End-to-end logistics 2.0 
How DP World’s intermodal approach in the United Kingdom is setting an example. Shippers tend to strive for integration and for the simplification of their logistics concepts. DP World is developing an answer to this in the United Kingdom, where not only capacities such as the... more
Cathay Cargo from Boeing to Airbus 
Hong Kong-based Cathay Cargo has placed an initial firm order with Airbus for six A350F with the right to acquire 20 more aircraft with a payload of 111 t. This order for the aircraft to be delivered as from 2027 aims to help further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as one of... more
A Hero to handle Christmas deliveries
In the logistics industry, automation and emissions reduction are currently on top of the agenda. The Finland’s capital Helsinki is currently exploring options to achieve these goals.The innovation company Forum Virium Helsinki is trialling an autonomous robot to streamline... more
A sustainable West Midlands hub
Glencar has finished building a 71,628 sqm warehouse in Nuneaton, West Midlands (England) for Baytree Logistics Developments and its partner, Rhenus. Baytree Nuneaton comprises two warehouses with a structure consisting entirely of CLT and glulam, reducing the carbon footprint.... more
RCG ships rail track components to Romania
The Austrian carrier transports the building materials over a distance of 1,650 km from Poland via Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary to Romania. ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) began the transports for Track Tec, a supplier of track superstructure materials, in June 2023. By... more
IAG Cargo starts its first Madrid-Doha service
Commencing today, 11 December 2023, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is providing its first direct service between Madrid (Spain) and Doha (Qatar). This new daily direct service will be operated by an Iberia A330. Customers from Asia... more
Dronamics appoints new chief revenue officer
Cargo drone airline Dronamics has appointed Gavin Gomes as chief revenue officer and member of its executive team. He will assume his new role on 1 January 2024, after having served as general manager, Dronamics Australia since August this year. Before joining Dromanics,... more
O. Brunoni and Allmarine join up
In Switzerland, O. Brunoni and Allmarine will merge their business activities as from 1 January 2024. The managements of both companies have mutually agreed to operate under the single brand O. Brunoni in future. O. Brunoni has also won Zim, globally the tenth largest... more
Vehicles for maximum volume and loading height
The family business runs a modern fleet of Volvo trucks and assorted trailers from its base in Kirby Hill, North Yorkshire. The forwarder provides a diverse range of groupage, palletised and mixed loads to multiple destinations throughout the UK and Europe. The new vehicles... more
Vital supplies: 75th anniversary of the airlift
In humanitarian crises, a rapid response is essential. This is why relief supplies are primarily transported by air to conflict and disaster areas. 2023 marked the 75th anniversary of the "airlift", which is closely linked to Berlin's history. It was one of the largest... more