Four electric cranes in Koper
The container terminal of the port of Koper has launched a new equipment upgrade with an order for four additional electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes, building on the purchase made in 2024. Luka Koper, the company operating the port, expects delivery in the second quarter of 2026 and will deploy the new RTGs to replace remaining diesel-powered units. The cranes will be powered through reel-based systems connected to the grid and equipped with onboard batteries for movements between stacks, as well as Truck Lift Prevention technology to enhance safety during loading and unloading. The port already operates a fleet of 32 RTGs and four RMGs, one of which features remote control, marking continued renewal of its handling equipment.
Air China Cargo orders six A350F
Air China Cargo has signed an agreement to purchase six A350Fs, becoming the first mainland Chinese cargo airline to select Airbus’s new freighter. The company, headquartered in Beijing and flying full-cargo aircraft since June 2025, operates 25 dedicated routes linking Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, supported by more than 1,500 global road feeder services. It expects the A350F to enhance operational and maintenance efficiency across its mixed fleet. The model offers a 111-tonne capacity and a range of 8,700 kilometres, with up to 40% lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared with previous-generation aircraft, partly thanks to Trent XWB-97 engines. More than 70% of the aircraft is made from advanced materials, making it 46 tonnes lighter than competitors, and it features the sector’s largest cargo door. It is also the only freighter fully compliant with ICAO’s 2027 CO2 standards and will enter service with 50% SAF compatibility, with a target of 100% by 2030.
Railport Turkey begins operations
The new private intermodal terminal Railport in Turkey has begun operations with the departure of the first train operated by Metrans on 21 November. The aim is to increase the frequency and reliability of freight connections between Turkey and Europe through high-standard infrastructure and advanced operating systems. Once fully operational, the terminal will have an annual capacity of 360,000 TEU, 1.5 million tonnes of general cargo, 122,000 finished vehicles in CEU and 125,000 semi-trailers. The project results from cooperation between Arkas Holding and German operator Duisport, which justified the investment based on the country’s strategic position and expected growth in sectors such as chemicals, electronics, consumer goods and the new BYD automotive plant under construction.
Tracking for air cargo containers
Jettainer has entered a multi-year agreement with Trackonomy to deploy a new IoT tracking system across its entire global fleet of air cargo containers, providing airlines and customers with continuous visibility of unit movements. Announced in Frankfurt and San Jose, the deal will modernise information flows by overcoming the limitations of systems based on fixed readers, which create blind spots. Trackonomy’s model combines LoRa and BLE readers at major stations with units featuring cellular connectivity that act as mobile readers through meshing technology, expanding location data collection and reducing search times for containers and pallets. Jettainer says deeper data granularity will enable more accurate fleet planning and more efficient lifecycle management by monitoring dwell times across the network, with expected benefits in reducing disruptions caused by equipment shortages. Trackonomy’s platform handles more than 15 million shipments per day and, under existing contracts, will support over 200 million reusable units, including around 20% of the world’s ULDs. Jettainer links the project to its digitalisation strategy and the management of more than 100,000 ULDs across around 500 stations.
Oman Air Cargo expands its network
Oman Air Cargo has expanded its commercial network by appointing five new general sales agents and introducing two offline routes to Australia and Japan, as announced at an event in Muscat attended by 27 GSA representatives. The new routes will be managed by GSA Australia Cargo and World Prime Services, while Al Madinah Travel Company, MGH Logistics and APG will support the markets of Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia respectively. Each contract will run for two years, while several existing agreements have been renewed for an additional year as part of the wider network strategy.
Advanced tracking for air freight shipments
Delta Cargo has introduced Pulse, a solution developed with Trackonomy to provide real-time updates and greater transparency across the airport journey. Pulse is active for Dash and Dash Critical shipments departing from enabled US stations including Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Honolulu, New York JFK, Los Angeles, LaGuardia, Orlando, Miami, Minneapolis, Chicago ORD, Seattle, San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Tampa. Cincinnati, Dallas Fort Worth and Raleigh Durham currently operate as import-only points with functions limited to receipt and scanning. The system requires no additional action from customers thanks to a label applied to each piece that enables advanced tracking. Pulse provides the latest position through a redesigned interface on deltacargo.com and includes proactive alerts for operations teams to anticipate potential issues. Real-time data also enables predictive functions that support preventive action and faster recovery times.
