Boaz Levy as IAI's new CEO 
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has approved the search committee's recommendation to nominate Boaz Levy (photo) as IAI's CEO. The nomination will be submitted to the minister of defence, Benjamin Gantz, and to the minister for cyber & national digital matters, Dudi... more
Ex-Geodis managers enter Pall-Ex network
The UK’s freight forwarding networks keep growing: Synergix Logistics Solutions, a new logistics firm based in High Wycombe, has just joined the Pall-Ex network. Synergix also has premises in Hinckley. It aims to achieve a GBP 10 million turnover within its first two years and... more
Three more electric locomotives for lease
Northrail, a lessor and asset manager for locomotives and rail wagons for the German Paribus group, has ordered three more Siemens Smartron locomotives, bringing the number of such vehicles in its portfolio up to 14. The newly ordered electric locomotives will be available... more
MSC lets the sun rise
In order to foster its intra-Asia network, MSC is launching its new weekly Sunrise service, connecting Japan, Korea and Russia, effective from week 49. The Sunrise opens a new route between Japan, Korea and Vladivostok and Vostochniy, the major container ports in eastern... more
Middle East warehouses in the sun
Kuwait-headquartered logistics provider Agility has decided to foster the use of solar energy in its logistics activities. Solar projects in Dubai and Jordan are intended to cut the company’s carbon footprint in the region by 5%. At Agility’s regional headquarters in Dubai,... more
Bolloré Logistics bolsters CSR policy
Bolloré Logistics, an international supply chain operator that includes transport and logistics companies, has appointed Cécile Roland (left) and Camille Vanderghote (right) as heads of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The appointments are in keeping with the company’s... more
IAG Cargo back to South Korea
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a return of its direct service from the UK to South Korea, a high growth market for UK exports, and one of the largest exporters in the world, especially electronics and automotive parts. ... more
French carrier promotes road-to-rail shift
Fret SNCF will use the Gurobi Optimizer as the engine of its new, end-to-end freight train planning solution. With this integrated, automated planning platform, the French railfreight carrier will be able to maximise resource utilisation, minimise costs and improve service... more
XPO poised for takeover
The British authorities have cleared the path for the anticipated acquisition of Drinkflow by XPO Logistics, but have not yet published the full text of the decision. The CMA started its supervision in September this year. The Kuehne + Nagel Drinkflow Logistics Holdings is... more
Skycell's hybrid containers in demand
Skycell, a prominent manufacturer of temperature controlled container solutions, and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have signed a partnership agreement to expand access to Skycell’s hybrid containers in supply chains, enabling further safety and sustainability solutions for... more