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14.03.2024

Geis: a tandem at the helm

As part of a carefully planned transition process, the global Geis Group appointed Jörg Rotthowe as second managing director of its road division in October 2023. He will gradually take over all responsibility from long-standing...

14.03.2024

Ambitions for European freight business

Uber’s European freight business unit has exceeded EUR 200 million and is now setting a course for EUR 2 billion by 2028. Worldwide, the company has now surpassed USD 18 billion in freight. The European logistics market, which is...

14.03.2024

Get ready for ICS2

The EU's new import control system (ICS2) for security and risk prevention is entering its next phase, with implementation starting in June for sea freight imports from third countries. Shipping companies must implement the...

14.03.2024

Transferring ground handling services in Belgrade

Menzies Aviation, a global service partner for airports and airlines, began to provide full ground handling services at Nikola Tesla airport in Belgrade (Serbia), which is operated by Vinci Airports, on 5 March 2024. The...

14.03.2024

Enhancing the Iberian cold chain

Logista has added Carbó Collbatallé, a group based in Barcelona (Spain) to its cold chain in the food sector. The company’s network now encompasses 85 branches coordinated in 17 transit platforms. Additionally, Logista will...

14.03.2024

TCA picks facilitator

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the only trade association that focuses exclusively on the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry, has hired Steve Phillips as a facilitator for the TCA profitability programme....

14.03.2024

Pushing railfreight for Eurasian routes

In response to current challenges in the seafreight market, Cargo-Partner has introduced new rail services between Europe and Asia. In February, for example, the logistics company handled a transport from Thailand to Slovakia...

14.03.2024

A Welcome for three dollars

Elcome International has introduced ‘Welcome’, a new pay-as-you-go satellite internet service for ships and offshore installations worldwide, powered by Starlink. It offers high-speed, low-latency internet access without fixed...

14.03.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The uterus of female rabbits can contain embryos of different ages at the same time.

14.03.2024

Corsair finds the path

The French long-haul regular carrier Corsair is the first airline to subscribe to "Pathfinder", an innovative web-based track and trace system developed by the in-house "cargo digital factory" experts of ECS...

14.03.2024

New general manager, new vessel

David Symes (right), the recently appointed general manager of Mann Lines, is expecting a new – longer, more efficient, and more ecological – ro-ro vessel for the Turku route. It is currently being built at the Cantieri Navali...

14.03.2024

Fun and games in Mexico City

Mexico City will host Maersk’s newest partnership in the local supply chain and logistics market. The company is working with Bandai Namco, a toy and game manufacturer, to support its distribution operations. Strategically...

14.03.2024

NY invests in railfreight and port infrastructure

The USD 111.1 million will fund nearly 40 projects to modernise freight lines, freight yards and port facilities to enhance the safety and resiliency of cargo corridors in New York state. It will also help advance New York's...

14.03.2024

A new HQ for West Asia

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has established its new West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai, aiming to enhance its presence and growth in the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and East Africa markets. The new office will...

13.03.2024

An attractive region

Preparing the first Logistics & Transport Expo in Thessaloniki. The Logistics & Transport Expo is set to take place in Thessaloniki for the first time from 11-13 April this year. Theodoros Dimitriadis, CEO of the experienced...

13.03.2024

More connections over the Brenner Pass

Effective immediately, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has established a new link between Verona (Northern Italy) and the Duss terminal in Göttingen (Lower Saxony, Germany), with four round trips per week. On another newly created...

13.03.2024

Eight EMDs for the Centro-Atlantica Railway

The Brazilian logistician and port, railway, and terminal operator VLI is acquiring eight locomotives from Progress Rail. The units (model EMD SD70ACe-BB) will transport cargo in the Southeast corridor of the Centro-Atlantica...

13.03.2024

One B747-400F gone, two added

SF Airlines is expanding its B747-400F fleet. A week ago today, on 6 March 2024, the Shenzhen-based private cargo airline took delivery of an aircraft of this type, which will be stationed at Ezhou, a transport hub in Central...

13.03.2024

Nagel-Group names COO

Expanding its board of directors, the food logistics provider Nagel-Group appointed Jens Kleiner as chief operating officer in January 2024. His former position was executive director operations. Before joining Nagel-Group in...

13.03.2024

Circular economy initiative in Belgium

The ports of Ostend and Liège have signed a letter of intent to increase collaboration and the exchange of information, particularly concerning the future dismantlement of offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. Belgium has...