ASL inks deal for autonomous flight system 

Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings, and Reliable Robotics Corporation, a specialist for autonomous aircraft systems, have announced that ASL has placed a deposit-backed order for 30 units of the Reliable autonomous flight system for the Cessna 208B Caravan.... more
Working on logistics for life sciences 

Aramex is joining forces with Biocair, a life sciences logistics specialist, to tackle supply chain challenges in Ireland’s life sciences market. The partnership combines Aramex’s logistics capabilities with Biocair’s industry expertise. Aramex and Biocair aim to create... more
A regular rail connection for Hirtshals 

The freight terminal in Hirtshals, Denmark, is set to become the focal point for railfreight traffic in the upcoming years. On 2 May, the two rail carriers DB Cargo Scandinavia and Nordjyske Jernbaner and the Danish port of Hirtshals successfully completed a trial run with a... more
Second flower boom of the year 

According to figures and analysis from World ACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping out the week-on-week (WoW) declines of -2%, -4% and -6% in the previous three weeks caused by... more
Renewed commitment to HHLA Pure 

Initiated by HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik) and its intermodal subsidiary Metrans, the HHLA Pure programme aims to promote climate-neutral transport chains from European ports to the hinterland. It includes eco-friendly measures such as the use of hybrid and electric... more
A lively project for Luton 

Glencar and Wrenbridge have broken ground on a new logistics unit in Luton. The facility, totalling almost 20,000 sqm, will be designed as a site for flexible workplace, R&D, and distribution. This is the fifth collaborative undertaking between Glencar and its client,... more
Unifeeder expands into Latin America 

Unifeeder Group, part of DP World, has opened an office in Panama City and launched additional feeder routes. The expansion aims to enhance trade and economic growth in the region. The Panama office will coordinate with the company’s global headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark,... more
Geodis now scores 28 

Transport and logistics provider Geodis has strengthened its temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipment capabilities in Europe by obtaining Iata's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (Ceiv Pharma) certification for its Copenhagen site.... more
A trio to promote DAC in Europe 

Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) want to modernise railfreight services and cooperate to introduce digital automatic coupling (DAC) at European level.The three ministers of transport recently signed a position paper to this effect, in which their countries commit to... more
Waco hosts AGM 

At its annual general meeting in Istanbul on 14 – 17 April, the Waco System welcomed 122 delegates for three days of discussions on freight insurance and logistics. Co-hosted by a delegate from Turkey, Eenco Logistik ve Ticaret, the event saw companies from 106 countries being... more