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25.01.2024

Matthias Köfler to drive intermodal portfolio

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has recruited Matthias Köfler to the newly created position of product manager rail Eastern Europe to oversee the further development of rail and intermodal services, especially between Southern and...

25.01.2024

A JV to elevate digitalisation

In Germany, airport operator Fraport and software provider Dakosy have created the 50/50 joint venture Allivate to set up, operate and develop cargo community systems (CCS) for airfreight. The aim is to further advance the...

25.01.2024

Quantron to supply FCEVs for UK trial

The manufacturer is providing 14 vehicles in various weight classes and categories for the first large-scale deployment of fuel cell electric commercial vehicles (FCEVs) in the UK’s Tees Valley region. The EUR 8.2 million...

25.01.2024

A toast to the Canadian market

The Mullen Group has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Container World Forwarding Services and its subsidiaries by Q2/2024. Container World is a Canadian logistics provider specialising in the alcoholic beverage and...

25.01.2024

Confirming the obvious

After Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced their intention to form an alliance that will take effect in February 2025, the former alliance has confirmed its commitment till January 2025. The Alliance, which includes the member...

25.01.2024

Dokasch hires VP for sales & marketing

Martin Kraemer joined Dokasch, a German manufacturer of air cargo equipment and related services, as vice president sales & marketing on 1 January 2024, working from the company’s headquarters in Staudt,...

25.01.2024

End-to-end solutions for 2024 challenges

Challenge Group can look back on a successful 2023, despite the many challenging conditions of a soft market coupled with yield decline. With the introduction and deployment of its B767 fleet, it not only uplifted more...

25.01.2024

More business in Estonia

LDZ Cargo expects to increase its transport volume within Estonia in 2024, having won several public tenders in the country at the end of last year. In November, the Latvian carrier was awarded a public contract to transport...

25.01.2024

PS Logistics acquires flatbed division

Blair Logistics, a subsidiary of USA-based PS Logistics, has acquired the flatbed division of ELS, one of the country’s largest 53-foot flatbed carriers. Now operating 500 power units and 1,250 over-length trailers, ELS was...

25.01.2024

Philipp Rauchhaus extends his remit

Lufthansa Cargo has promoted Philip Rauchhaus from senior director sales in Frankfurt to head of the DACH & KAM EMEA region, where he will coordinate and manage the German, Austrian and Swiss markets and oversee key account...

25.01.2024

New office and team for GTM

GT Maritime, a provider of maritime data communications software, has expanded its operations in response to increased demand. Following a 35% rise in monthly user traffic and the installation of its software on 15,000 ships,...

25.01.2024

Piloting H2-vehicles in Wales

Manufacturer First Hydrogen will run the test with the gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU) later this month. Its hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) will operate from WWU’s Swansea depot, as part of...

25.01.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

When ice cream reaches the stomach, it already has a temperature of 20° C.

25.01.2024

Developing new food corridors

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Food Hub – Kezad, the region’s first dedicated food wholesale market, have signed a tri-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) to...

Täglicher UK-Dienst

Europa Worldwide wechselt Partner in der Schweiz. Der Brexit hatte den Güteraustausch zwischen Grossbritannien und der Schweiz zu Beginn 2021 zunächst getroffen. Der allmähliche Aufschwung verstärkt sich allerdings zusehends. Die...

24.01.2024

Start of a flourishing season in Ecuador

Valentine's Day is only three weeks away! The dedicated cargo season began at Quito airport (UIO) and will last until 11 February. Since 92% of the cargo transported from UIO are flowers (2023: 20,000 t), local logistics...

24.01.2024

First containers for HCT

Canadian National Railway (CN), New Hamilton Rail Terminal (HCT) and the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (Hopa Ports) have created a direct intermodal rail service between Hamilton, ON and Montreal, QC. Carrying export-bound...

24.01.2024

ICS: latest flag state insights

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released its 2023/2024 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. The report indicates an overall improvement in the performance of flag states, which are essential for...

24.01.2024

Efis Maroc incorporated

Founded in 2001, Efis Maroc has officially merged into ECS Group. Offering GSSA and air cargo services, the team based in the company's headquarters in downtown Casablanca specialises in air, road, and logistics. Its expertise...

24.01.2024

Australia: 100% paperless truck entry

ACFS Port Logistics (ACFS) is launching two paperless gate entry points at Port Botany, NSW, Australia. On Wednesday, 24 January 2024, ACFS e-Depot Port Botany will introduce optical camera recognition (OCR) and licence plate...