Delta Cargo welcomes Opticooler RKN 
Delta Cargo has announced the technical approval for Dolkasch Temperature Solutions' Opticooler RKN. The Atlanta-based carrier can now integrate it into its aircraft and offer customers an additional reliable and high-quality solution for pharma transports on its extensive... more
First real-world test for H2 prototype
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) recently completed the very first trial run of X2.0, its second test vehicle, on the high-speed track at the UTAC Millbrook test centre in the UK. With fast refuelling, heavier payloads and a long range, the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain truck... more
Quantron bolsters management team
Quantron, a specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, has appointed Reto Leutenegger (left) as chief sales officer (CSO). He was named managing director of the subsidiary Quantron Switzerland in January 2023 and has been involved in the sale of zero-emission... more
Samskip expands shortsea portfolio
Samskip has launched a new shortsea container service connecting Santander, Tilbury and Rotterdam, set to begin on 2 April. Operated once a week, the new offering is cost-competitive with road-ferry alternatives, while also providing good reliability and lower CO2 emissions.... more
Comprehensive timber logistics 
SETG investing in wood-chip boxes. There would appear to be plenty of innovation left in SETG, which recently commissioned the first of a total of 180 brand-new stake wagons called ‘Sflexwood’ (see page 22 of ITJ 1-4 / 2023). Christoph Böhm, the project manager of the rail... more
Mixed results for Dachser
Despite a weak demand for logistics services in FY 2023, Dachser continued its successful expansion into strategic markets. The group’s revenue decreased by 12.5% to EUR 7.1 billion, accompanied by a fall in transported volumes and tonnage, due to a worldwide decline in air and... more
Flying Koi carp around the world
American Airlines Cargo has transported koi carp, an ancient and long-living ornamental fish, in increasing volumes for 20 years. The carrier’s team in Japan exported record shipments last year, totalling over 19.1 t to Los Angeles and 9.6 t to Dallas/Fort Worth alone. The most... more
Thomas Eskesen elected chairman
The Join the Move to –15°C Coalition has appointed Thomas Eskesen, a renowned refrigerated cargo expert, as new chairman, as it continues to bolster its member base, with five new industry players pledging their support for a move to -15°C. The coalition, which was initiated... more
Scania to expand autonomous transport trials
With the start of its autonomous commercial pilot programme, Scania is accelerating the deployment of autonomous hub-to-hub transport. The manufacturer will also be involved in a new partnership with US-based software specialist Plus, which will integrate its technology stack... more
Port of Gothenburg electrifies inspection vessel
‘M/S Hamnen’, the port of Gothenburg's inspection vessel, has been retrofitted to electric propulsion. It has been in service at the port since 1979. The transition is part of the port's commitment to reducing emissions, with the electrification eliminating the 67 t of carbon... more