Pharma.Aero introduces five new full members
During October, Pharma.Aero, a non-profit organisation based in Brussels, which aims to achieve excellence in reliable end-to-end air transportation for life science and medtech shippers, has announced five new full members from different parts of the world: the Belgian... more
Loxx believes in harmonisation
German freight forwarder Loxx Logistics has joined the "Initiative for a common economic space from Lisbon to Vladivostok". One of the aims of this initiative, which was launched in 2015 and which meanwhile enjoys the support of around 100 companies and... more
Intuitive IT solutions for air cargo
Launched last year in Singapore, the e-booking platform CargoAi aims to combine the air cargo experience of its founders with world-leading technology. CEO Matthieu Petot (2nd from left): "We have taken our inspiration from the many modern applications that have been... more
ITJ Video News – 22 October 2020
In the ITJ Video News of 22 October 2020, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen presents the port of Valencia’s uptick in the flow of goods; a project of Worldwide Flight Services to coordinate the transport needs of Covid-19 vaccines; the new CEO of the Grand Port Maritime de... more
Ready for Covid-19's second wave
The Covid-19 pandemic is spreading with renewed speed all over Europe. Hupac is reinforcing its preventive measures and making provisions to secure the operational continuity of intermodal services, the Swiss intermodal operator said. Its staff is safe and protected by a... more
Four Gold Stevie awards for "women in business"
The diversity initiative "Women at DHL Global Forwarding" has been recognised for its achievements in promoting diversity in the workplace. DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has won Gold Stevie awards in four... more
Alha extends partnership at MXP
In charge of cargo handling for Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) since 2009, Alha was awarded a ground handling contract at Milan Malpensa airport (MXP) for freighter operations for this major international all-cargo carrier. The contract also extends to all operations of... more
Networking from Graz to Vienna
Italian transport group Autamarocchi has opened its own branch in the port area of Vienna (Hafen Wien) via its subsidiary Autamarocchi GmbH already present in Austria. This first office is located in the Cargo Centre Graz. The Trieste-based company stated Austria's business... more
Finnair Cargo declares to be vaccine-ready
As one of the first airlines in the world to receive Iata’s CEIV Pharma certificate in 2015, Finnair Cargo is preparing to carry Covid-19 vaccines. Fredrik Wildtgrube, head of global sales: "We have a history of excellence in pharma logistics and with our new terminal,... more
High-powered truck for heavy duty loads
Friderici Spécial, a provider of special and heavy-duty transport services headquartered in Tolochenaz, western Switzerland, has added a special Renault truck to its vehicle fleet. The C520 P10x4 TAG is primarily deployed for lifting work for building and industrial... more