Idea designs reusable packaging 
Logistics specialist Idea has designed a customised reusable packaging solution for aircraft doors of the Airbus A320, meeting Latécoère’s requirements for protection, durability and logistics performance. Idea’s engineering team designed over 200 metal cases to transport and... more
New ÖBB office in Bucharest
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has leased 600 m² of office space in the ‘Business Garden Bucharest’, marking a strategic move for the firm in Romania. With operations in 18 countries and 5,912 logistics professionals handling over 78 million t of freight annually, the company aims... more
Global demand remains stable – regional fluctuations
According to World ACD Market Data, global air cargo markets remained flat in week 10 (3–9 March), showing a 2% year-on-year increase in total tonnage. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 5% week-on-week rise, recovering to pre-Lunar New Year levels. In contrast,... more
Cutting emissions on Paraguayan rivers
The Finnish marine technology company Wärtsilä will supply new engines for two inland waterway tug pusher barges, the ‘Decatur Lady’ and the ‘Tendota’, operated by ADM Naviera Chaco in Paraguay. The upgrade supports ADM’s goal of reducing emissions by 25% by 2035 while... more
Schmitt leads French business organisation
Jean-Thomas Schmitt (centre), CEO of the Heppner Group, has been unanimously elected president of Union TLF, succeeding Eric Hémar. Over the next three years, he aims to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, enhance its appeal and expand member services. His key priorities... more
Gerg to head Brazilian team in Amsterdam
Embraer Commercial Aviation has established a global leasing and freighter activities team to enhance its presence in the cargo and leasing markets. Based in Amsterdam, the team will focus on e-jet passenger-to-freighter conversions and commercial leasing activities under a... more
Gdansk boosts rail capacity
The expansion of the Baltic Hub terminal in Gdansk is set to enhance railfreight connectivity in Poland’s and strengthen its role in European logistics. The T3 terminal, expected to be fully operational by late 2025, will introduce 20 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes and... more
Ground handling at ZRH until 2032
Swissport has renewed its ground handling license at Zurich airport (ZRH) for another seven years, ensuring services for over 30 airlines. The contract calls for Swissport to provide air cargo logistics, baggage handling, aircraft pushback, de-icing and lounge... more
Alpega enhances digital freight management
Vienna-based logistics saas provider Alpega has expanded its digital transport platform by adding ‘Alpega Ocean Booking’, a new solution enabling shippers to manage ocean freight directly. It is integrated with Alpega’s TMS and eliminates intermediaries, offers real-time... more
EIB funds Ayvens eLCVs
Ayvens has reported that it has signed a new financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its fleet of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) in Europe. The EUR 350 million loan from the EIB, matched by a co-investment from Ayvens, will fund the... more