Indian Express Delivery Services market on a roll

July 18, 2023
Country’s EDS sector grew from US$ 1.7 billion in 2012 to US$ 5.5 billion in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%. By R. Chandrakanth The Indian Council for Research on International...

Paris Air Show returns after four years with eyes set on SAF & eVTOL

July 18, 2023
India dominates the world’s largest air show with 970 plane orders. Over $150 billion worth of contracts signed at the event but not much activity on air freight industry. By R. Chandrakanth After a...

ABB E-mobility and Scania successfully undertake first test in development of Megawatt Charging System

June 19, 2023
Testing represents a global milestone in development of charging system for heavy duty vehicles. Their collaboration is key in driving electrification of heavy-duty transport, currently responsible for 40 percent of global road transport emissions...

DFW Airport: Connecting the World, Defining the Future

June 19, 2023
“Recognizing the demand for an Asia-Latin gateway, we set our vision to become the top gateway for Asia-Latin traffic, encompassing both passenger and cargo services. Remarkably, we achieved this vision.” – John Ackerman, Executive...

The perils of carrying Dangerous Goods on air

June 19, 2023
Transporting dangerous goods requires safety, precision as well as highly-skilled-and-trained people for the job. Any deviation to the rules could pose danger to both the shipment and the crew, which sometimes lead to death....

Icy tests: MANeTruck copes with polar winter

May 8, 2023
From December to March, MAN integrated the upcoming large-series e-truck into its annual winter testing in northern Sweden. There, the MAN eTruck, which is suitable for daily ranges of between 600 and 800 kilometres,...

Cargo Security: A global issue threatening international trade on air, land and sea

May 6, 2023
The Transported Asset Protection Association for the Middle East & Africa recorded more than 24,000 thefts over the past three years with an estimated product value in excess of EUR 400 million.   As...

European airlines need SES and more in fragmented airspace

May 6, 2023
European regulators will tackle several challenging air transport issues in the coming months, including airport slots, passenger rights, and sustainability. By R. Chandrakanth   There are 50 countries in Europe per the United Nations...

Around 3,000 kilometers covered completely electrically: eActros 300 as a tractor unit glides from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart

April 17, 2023
Development and test engineers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks have subjected the eActros 300 as a tractor unit to practical tests for six consecutive days, covering a distance of around 3,000 kilometers.The e-truck scores high marks...

Middle East airport developments entails US$151 billion in capital expenditure until 2040

April 17, 2023
Positioned at the strategic crossroads of major economies of Asia, Africa and Europe, the Middle East has turned into a major international hub. Its airports are projected to handle over 1.1 billion passengers by...