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Röhlig Charity supports 35 schemes in 30 countries

Global logistics company Röhlig Logistics has successfully completed its annual Röhlig Charity initiative with subsidiaries in over 30 countries supporting more than 35 charitable organisations and projects worldwide. Every year, the forwarder encourages its employees worldwide to propose charitable projects that resonate with them. Suggestions are then voted on within each country. Supported projects included a care home providing support for vulnerable elderly individuals in Mexico, Cure Cancer Australia, the Children’s Cancer ... [+]

Modalis unveils fast-acting bulk box

Container maker Modalis has unveiled a Butterfly open-top 20-ft swap body for bulk consignments. The fruit of a collaboration with Belgian design firm Agesia, the patented design has an automated roof and is made from recyclable composite panels. It aims to address the limitations of ... [+]

Big-hearted B&H staff forego Secret Santa to help needy kids

Staff at the London headquarters of aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide chose to forgo their traditional Secret Santa gift exchange and instead made a meaningful difference to the lives of children who might otherwise receive little or nothing at Christmas. They are supporting The Giving ... [+]

Air cargo only scratching the service of AI, say tech chiefs

On a scale of one to ten, the air cargo industry is currently at just three when it comes to adopting AI-assisted decision-making, said Cédric Millet, president of industry tech firm CargoTech. He says that AI (artificial intelligence) is only sporadically used in different segments of ... [+]

First e-commerce flight touches down in Prestwick

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has handled its first full e-commerce cargo flight. Chartered by Zhonger Express and Jumen Logistics, it was operated by Silk Way West Airlines Cargo and carried a 90-tonne consignment for Royal Mail. Products from two of the four major e-commerce platforms, Temu and ... [+]

Bigger and better for American at London Heathrow

American Airlines Cargo has moved to a larger facility and digital capabilities at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), its largest operation in Europe. The new site is next to its two former buildings and combines import and export operations into one larger footprint, giving greater flexibility for ... [+]

Not just for Christmas: Cargo-partner teams spread cheer throughout the year

Nippon Express Group company Cargo-partner staff held fund-raising and other events throughout the world during 2024. In its home country, Austria, Cargo-partner proudly supported the PSY+ initiative, which promotes sustainable mental health in schools through prevention and targeted interventions. In addition, the company supported the international ... [+]

EV Cargo reveals future leaders

Hong Kong-headquartered transport and logistics group EV Cargo has appointed Heath Zarin as executive chairman and current chief strategy officer, Simon Pearson (pictured, left) as new group chief executive. Since founding the company in 2018, Heath Zarin (pictured, right) has served as chairman and chief executive ... [+]

First flights for new Dubai freighter operator

New Dubai-based cargo carrier SolitAir has launched its first daily scheduled flights between its home country and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 737-800 freighter service, between Dubai World Central (DWC) and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport is carrying cargo on both legs of the journey and operates ... [+]

Leith wins largest ever wind contract

Forth Ports Port of Leith has secured its largest ever offshore wind contract, the delivery of the 1.1 gigawatt (GW) Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. It will enhance the port’s marine access, infrastructure and vessel assets and includes plant and equipment that will be used to ... [+]