First African B737-400SF on approach 
The American aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has entered an agreement to provide Nigeria-based Allied Air with up to four AEI B737-800SF freighters. The agreement calls for two firm orders with an additional two options. The... more
Unctad's analysis of the coronavirus impact
Unctad also claims that it is too early to gauge the full economic and trade effects of the Coronavirus outbreak. However, shipping data, based on real-time observations of vessel positions (AIS) and information about the cargoes aboard those ships, already shows a change in the... more
QSL and Hans im Glück renew contract
The German hamburger chain "Hans im Glück" and Meyer Quick Service Logistics (QSL) have decided to continue their cooperation for the next five years. The partners have signed a new contract that will run to 2025. Thus, QSL will remain in charge of operative sales... more
Adam McBride promoted to finance director
Europa Worldwide Group is showcasing its drive to recognise and nurture talent from within its business. The most recent example is the promotion of Adam McBride from commercial controller to finance director. Since he joined in 2016, McBride has played at integral role in... more
Turkish Cargo to connect with Ecuador
From tomorrow, 7 March 2020, Turkish Cargo will integrate Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, into its network of 89 destinations with direct cargo flights. The new addition is not only an important cultural and financial centre but also possesses a significant export and import... more
Swiss train manufacturer soars to record high
Stadler Rail sold more trains in 2019 than ever before. Incoming orders for 2019 amount to CHF 5.1 billion and are over CHF 700 million higher than the previous year. Of this amount, more than CHF 833 million were attributable to the service and components reporting segment.... more
SCF pushes its LNG strategy in the French name
The Russian shipping company's (SCF Group) latest LNG carrier was recently named "SCF La Perouse", after Jean-François de la Pérouse, a French explorer of the Pacific. The cargo capacity of the vessel is 174,000 cbm. The vessel features a slow-speed dual-fuel X-DF... more
42 new trucks to serve car maker in UK
XPO Logistics has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics to manage UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transportation network. XPO will distribute automotive parts to Mercedes-Benz’s UK retail and commercial... more
Cargolux celebrates 50 years
Cargolux is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Luxembourg’s national carrier Luxair, Iceland's national carrier Loftleiðir, the Swedish shipping company Salén and some private investors founded Cargolux exactly half a century ago. With a single aircraft and a handful of... more
Declining volumes, but waiting for virus impact
According to Iata, global air freight demand decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared to January 2019. Cargo capacity rose by 0.9%, outstripping demand growth for 21 consecutive months. Airlines in Asia-Pacific (-5.9%) and Europe (-3.7%) suffered sharp declines, while North... more