Volumes and rates from Mesa and Apac still rising 
According to World ACD’s weekly analysis, average air cargo rates in May of USD 2.78/kg from Middle East and South Asia to global destinations were up +47%, year on year (yoy), with tonnages +17%. Bound for Europe, the month's average spot rate of around USD 3.35/kg was more... more
Bertling's airfreight additions
Bertling has launched five new time-definite airfreight services to respond to a growing demand for more transport options. Developed with help of experts on Bertling’s team in Düsseldorf, the new products will be complemented by door-to-door services and customs brokerage.... more
UIRR strengthens leadership
At its first meeting, the recently elected board of directors of the International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) bolstered its leadership, electing Michail Stahlhut (left), CEO of the Swiss combined transport operator Hupac, as chairman and Jürgen Albersmann... more
A shortage of skilled labour in maritime sector
The shipping industry continues to face a high demand for skilled professionals, driven by advancements in technology and alternative propulsion methods. At a conference held by the German Shipowners' Association (VDR) and the German Nautical Association (DNV) in Berlin on 6... more
Re-certified and ready to go
Lufthansa Cargo’s pharma hub in Munich and the pharma centre in Chicago were re-certified with the Iata Ceiv Pharma seal in April 2024. The pharmaceutical label “Centre of Excellence of Independent Validators” (Ceiv) confirms that Lufthansa Cargo handles temperature-sensitive... more
Two more Gamas for cross-border transports
Original: The company is receiving additional Gama Marathon 111Ed-20 electric locomotives, including the Ed30 version equipped with an auxiliary diesel engine, all supplied by Rail Capital Partners (RCP). On the occasion of the next contract, the President of CTL Logistics,... more
Good news for ammonia-powered ships
At the Posidonia trade fair, DNV awarded HD Hyundai Mipo an approval in principle (AIP) for designing a new ammonia dual-fuel feeder container vessel. This achievement results from collaboration between HD Hyundai Mipo, Win GD, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Kangrim Heavy... more
Transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza
Air Partner's cargo division, a global full-service logistics provider, completed a cargo operation to transport 85-90 t of humanitarian aid per flight for people in Gaza, including temporary shelters. The operation involved three flights using a 747-400 aircraft. Two of the... more
Copper shifted from road to rail
Copper coils are sensitive to moisture and susceptible to rust. They are therefore loaded onto trucks directly at Schwermetall Halbzeugwerk’s plant in Stolberg (Germany). In order to shift the cargo to the climate-friendly railways in future, the coil manufacturer has joined... more
Joining the French cold chain
H. Essers has acquired TFMO (Transports Frigorifiques des Monts d’Or), a Lyon-based transport provider. With 200 employees and a 152-strong fleet, TFMO focuses on the local healthcare and food markets. With the takeover, H. Essers gains access to the company’s French network... more