ITJ | Transport Journal Mobile: Home

11.07.2025

One of the first B777-300ER freighter conversions

AviaAM Leasing, a part of the Avia Solutions Group, is nearing completion of a Boeing B777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, in partnership with US-based Mammoth Freighters. The aircraft, to be delivered by...

KI am Steuer

Routen nach Rechnerlogik. Unikie und die Deutsche Telekom bündeln ihre Kompetenzen in KI und Netzwerktechnik. Ziel ist es, automatisiertes Fahren in geschlossenen Industrie- und Logistikarealen voranzubringen.

10.07.2025

Globe Air Cargo Switzerland wins Thai Airways GSSA deal

Globe Air Cargo Switzerland, a subsidiary of the ECS Group, has secured a GSSA contract with Thai Airways with effect from 1 August 2025. The agreement covers daily flights from Zurich operated with Airbus A350 and Boeing B787...

10.07.2025

Joint Mol / Kinetics floating data centre project

The Japanese shipping line Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Mol) has has entered into an agreement with Kinetics, a subsidiary floating power leader Karpowership, to jointly develop a floating data centre platform. The two firms will...

10.07.2025

Pioneering drone-based express deliveries in the Nordics

Sweden's Jetpak Group and Spain's Grasshopper Air Mobility have signed an mou to explore the integration of heavy-payload drones into Jetpak’s express delivery network. The collaboration marks the first time a European express...

10.07.2025

UK approves infrastructure upgrade

The UK government has given more than 50 rail and road projects the green light. Funded with GBP 92.8 billion of the spending review settlement, the measures include five major rail projects and five strategic road upgrades in...

10.07.2025

Geodis names Americas CEO

Geodis has named Laura Ritchey as the new president and CEO of its Americas region. She’ll also join the group’s executive board, chaired by CEO Marie-Christine Lombard. Ritchey brings over 30 years of experience with...

10.07.2025

Strategic expansion boosts Acito’s overseas services

Acito Logistics expanded its international operations by taking over the overseas business from Kleyling Spedition at its Breisach site on 1 July 2025. Three experienced employees will join the company’s team in Weil am...

10.07.2025

WA commits AUD 204 million to ports

The government of Western Australia is investing AUD 204 million in the federal state’s ports in its 2025–26 budget. The port of Fremantle will receive AUD 88 million for wharf strengthening and AUD 20 million for a new tug...

10.07.2025

New commercial director for Chep España

Chep España recently named Rahul Hingorani as its new commercial director. As part of the Chep Iberia executive team, Hingorani will lead the Spanish commercial unit, focusing on customer value through digitalisation,...

10.07.2025

Bilbao further digitalising port rail planning

The port of Bilbao has launched a telematic service within its 'e-puertobilbao' platform, to streamline rail operations and enhance coordination among stakeholders. The tool provides acess to daily and weekly planning and...

10.07.2025

ATC secures HALO loan for freighter expansion

AeroTransCargo (ATC) has secured a senior loan facility from Halo AirFinance to support engine procurement and aircraft expansion for its Boeing 747-400 fleet. Halo is a joint venture between GA Telesis and the Tokyo Century...

10.07.2025

DHL ups robot deployment in the UK

DHL Supply Chain is investing GBP 550 million (EUR 637 million) to expand its automation capabilities in the UK and Ireland, supporting growth in e-commerce and the life sciences. The plan includes deploying over 1,000...

09.07.2025

Changing of the guard lined up for Bertschi

The Bertschi Group, a Swiss logistics services provider with global activities, is grooming the third generation of the family to take charge of strategically managing the group. Hans-Jörg Bertschi, the group’s majority...

09.07.2025

Powering ECT Aviation’s new express cargo routes

Republic of Ireland-based ECT Aviation is entering time-critical airfreight operations by acquiring its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander. Operations will link Lyon Saint Exupéry airport with destinations in North Africa,...

09.07.2025

GT USA celebrating ten years at Port Canaveral

GT USA, a subsidiary of Gulftainer, a port and terminal operator and logistics solutions provider from Sharjah (UAE), is marking ten years of operations at Port Canaveral FL (USA). Since launching the ‘Canaveral Cargo...

09.07.2025

U-Freight named top shipper by Cebu Pacific

The U-Freight Group, a logistician from Hong Kong, has been recognised by Cebu Pacific, a Filipino LCC, as a top shipper for the fifth consecutive year, having handled more than 2,300 t of cargo with the airline in 2024. The...

09.07.2025

DHL piloting registration-free pickup in Germany

DHL Paket has launched a one-year pilot project in Germany that allows parcels to be delivered to what are called ‘Packstations’ without prior registration. From 7 July customers of selected online retailers, including...

09.07.2025

RCG expanding intermodal network

The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its international 'TransFer' network with new direct connections and increased round trips. A new route links Sopron (Hungary) and Arad (Romania), enabling 24-hour conventional...

09.07.2025

Stronger foothold in North America

AeroNet, a provider of air cargo restraint solutions headquartered in France, has launched its first North American branch in Newnan GA, aiming to strengthen customer services in the region. The new facility marks a...