A 15-year extension for ACT operations 
APM Terminals has received approval to extend its concession for the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) in Jordan by 15 years, until 2046. This agreement, made in partnership with the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), marks a significant milestone for APM Terminals, which has... more
AI tools to enhance global trade
Maqta Gateway, part of AD Ports Group’s digital cluster, has entered a strategic partnership with Presight AI Technologies to jointly develop AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing trade and logistics operations. The agreement focuses on driving local innovation and... more
And the YLP award 2024 goes to ...
At the 2024 Fiata World Congress held in Panama City, Panama, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (Fiata) and TT Club, a provider of insurance and risk management services for the international freight transport sector announced the global winner of... more
Celebrating 20 years full of freight in India
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, is celebrating 20 years of operations in India since its first flight to Mumbai on 26 September 2004. Over the years, Etihad Cargo has expanded its presence in the South Asian country, now offering... more
No longer just the passenger cabin
ACM Aerospace, a global provider of customised service and product solutions for the aviation industry, with a focus on the development, production, and repair of aircraft and helicopter cabins, which is reflected in its name (Aircraft Cabin Modification), has expanded into the... more
Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines deepen partnership
In a meeting at SF Airlines’ headquarters in Shenzhen on 18 September, key representatives of this subsidiary of SF Holding and of Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, convened to formalise their intention to establish a joint venture. The project... more
Setup for commercial-vehicle business
The German automotive supplier Bosch is reorganising its commercial-vehicle (CV) business. Starting January 2025, the company will pool important competencies in a new business unit, bringing together system development and product and portfolio management for trucks and... more
Largest floating sheerleg crane for Middle East
Drydocks World has signed a deal with ZPMC for a 5,000 t floating sheerleg crane, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa. Expected by 2026, this crane will enhance the company’s heavy-lifting capabilities for offshore projects, allowing it to handle up to 5,000 t... more
Challenge Group now Ceiv Li-batt certified
Following six months of intense preparation, training and strict auditing, Challenge Group has now gained Iata Ceiv Li-batt certification, in addition to the Iata Ceiv Pharma and Iata Ceiv Live accreditations previously awarded to Challenge Airlines and Challenge Handling in... more
Crossing 10,000 cranes
Mycrane now boasts an inventory of over 10,000 lifting machines, making its crane fleet one of the largest in the industry. The company set out to expand its fleet in 2021. It estimates that 30% of 100 fleet owners listed in the industry index of KHL IC100 have registered on the... more