Investing millions in Europe and the Middle East 
Dubai-based ground-handler Dnata has announced over USD 110 million in new investments, spotlighting major cargo facility launches at the Iata World Cargo Symposium in Dubai, which started today, 15 April. New centres are set to open this year in the UAE, Iraq and the... more
NewCold climbs GCCA ranking
NewCold has risen to third place on the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s (GCCA) list of the top 25 largest refrigerated warehousing and logistics providers. As the company has reported, the ranking reflects NewCold’s focus on automation, sustainability and customer-centric... more
Made to measure for masterpieces 
Tailor-made air transport solutions for all types of sensitive cargo. Safe, discreet, connected worldwide – when museums, galleries or collectors arrange for the transport of sensitive or particularly valuable works of art, then every detail matters. For over 60 years, Air... more
Saudia Cargo strengthening Europe–Asia links
Saudia Cargo has expanded its global network with new routes connecting Zhengzhou (China), Liège (Belgium) and Saudi Arabia, which also support Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ to position the kingdom as a key global logistics hub. Two weekly flights now link Zhengzhou Xinzheng... more
An industry facing great changes
In conversation with Elif Çetinkaya, general manager of LAM’s airfreight division. In the run-up to Iata’s World Cargo Symposium in Dubai (UAE), ITJ editor-in-chief Andreas Haug spoke to Elif Çetinkaya, who’s worked for Turkey’s Lyonel A. Makzume Group of Companies for twelve... more
Less is more
Hydrogen-powered small vessels in place of lorries. Could running autonomous hydrogen-powered small vessels be an economically viable option? A research group from the German University of Münster has concluded that, under certain circumstances, it could – though only beyond a... more
OCP and Maersk strengthen collaboration
OCP Group and Maersk have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance their collaboration and develop sustainable, resilient supply chain solutions. The agreement supports OCP’s international expansion, particularly through its business unit entitled specialty products... more
Address root causes
Steel corrosion threatens sustainability goals. Hidden environmental costs – German corrosion protection specialist Steelpaint warns of the substantial CO₂ emissions caused by steel corrosion. Inadequate protection, it says, results in more emissions than the entire aviation... more
Port congestion intensifying
Global study by maritime data platform Beacon. The maritime data platform Beacon has analysed the latest developments in 88 ports worldwide. Whilst 2023 saw 34 of these experience only slight deterioration, with additional waiting times for ships of up to two hours, five hubs... more
Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco
Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses and consumers on around 80% of imports. Key US... more