Europa Worldwide Group invests in apprentices 
The UK’s Europa Worldwide Group has celebrated its apprenticeship initiatives, showcasing their role in staff development. ‘National Apprenticeship Week’ (10-16 February) highlights the benefits of vocational training, enabling employees to improve their skill without career... more
Arkas expands network with India Med service
Arkas Line has launched a new India Med Service (IMS), strengthening links between India, the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Partnering with the Parekh Group, the service has been designed to provide optimised transit times between these regions. The option started on 11... more
Four e-trucks replace four diesel units
United Utilities in the UK has added four new Volvo ‘FM Electric 6x2’ tractor units into its commercial vehicle fleet. The zero-tailpipe emission trucks will be powered by electricity from CHP generators (combined heat and power), which harness gas produced through United... more
Cool control in Abu Dhabi
Jettainer has named Steffen Fessler as the head of cool ULD, overseeing its ‘cool&fly’ management service. The solution provides airlines with full cool ULD order management, reducing risks and costs. Jettainer handles around 12,000 cool ULDs annually. Fessler previously... more
European cargo hubs in 2024 – Istanbul tops list for first...
The traffic report for the full year 2024, released yesterday by ACI Europe, has confirmed that European airfreight soared in 2024 – led by Istanbul. Freight traffic in the European airport network grew by 13.2% in 2024, with EU+ airports up by 12.4% and non-EU+ hubs growing... more
H2 stations growing worldwide
Around 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations were in operation worldwide at the end of 2024, including 384 hydrogen refuelling stations in China, according to an evaluation by the German consulting company LBST. 45 countries now have a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in... more
DNV guidance on Hong Kong Convention
DNV has released a guide, entitled ‘Safe and green recycling for shipowners’, designed to help shipowners comply with regulations laid down in the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and the EU Ship Recycling Regulations. The HKC takes effect on 26 June, setting global standards for... more
Expanding MRO services in the Middle East
FL Technics is continuing its Middle Eastern expansion efforts. Its regional subsidiary FL Technics now supports Fly Vaayu, which is based in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and operates in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and beyond. Managing director Arif Alameri (pictured)... more
Mosolf Group acquires Stoof
The Mosolf Group has announced the acquisition of Stoof International, a specialist in armoured vehicles and security solutions. The takeover will take effect on 31 March, subject to approval by Germany’s cartel office, with Stoof continuing to operate under its existing... more
Raben growing in the Netherlands
The transport company Raben is enhancing its local road network in the Netherlands by acquiring 100% of the shares of the Dutch company DGO Express. With this takeover Raben has enhanced its local road network in the Netherlands and increased its fleet by 80 DGO vehicles. DGO... more