Auch «echte» Belugas 
Wer denkt, nur die «Beluga» genannten Flugzeug-Transportflugzeuge von Airbus können fliegen, irrt – und zwar gewaltig: Demnächst legen zwei jeweils rund 900 kg schwere Wale dieser Spezies den längsten Teil der Strecke von Schanghai nach Island im Flugzeug zurück. mehr
Panalpina in contact with Agility 
The board of directors of Panalpina has confirmed media reports that it is in discussions with the Agility Group on potential strategic opportunities for their respective logistics businesses. The discussions between the two companies are at a preliminary stage.According to its... mehr
Swiss watchdogs check out Gateway Basel Nord
Switzerland’s competition commission (Weko) is to examine the proposed merger of SBB, Hupac and Rethmann. The three companies want to jointly build Gateway Basel Nord (GBN), a hub for import/export traffic, transalpine transit traffic, and road/rail/barge transhipment services.... mehr
Toyo Tires renews contract with Fiege
The Japanese tyre maker, Toyo Tires, is extending its logistics contract with Fiege for several years. Fiege has already overseen the supply chain for Toyo Tires Europe in Germany and Austria since 2006. From 2011, Fiege began to supply the Benelux countries with Toyo tyres.... mehr
More trucks for asphalt haulage
Liquid foodstuffs, dry and liquid bulk, chemicals and asphalt: there are many uses for tank and silo trailers – and their deployment often generates more attractive margins compared to palletised freight. Hauliers who want to operate risk-free in the tank and silo business... mehr
Trois Rivieres Port Authority sets up two funds
The Canada-based Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) is setting up two funds for its users, with a total investment of CAD 2.5 million over five years. Fund no. 1 is an environment fund that aims to support users' investments in solutions that will improve the port's... mehr
Return to roots for Nohra’s new manager
Dennis Strittmatter has been selected to manage Zufall Logistics’ branch office in Nohra (Germany). Strittmatter, a trained freight traffic specialist, has been entrusted with strengthening and expanding the office together with the colleagues that work there. Given this... mehr
Etihad Cargo helps horses jump to Hong Kong
Etihad Cargo was once more chosen to transport a special consignment of show jumping horses for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong starting today (15 February 2019). This is the third consecutive year that the carrier has been entrusted by EEM World, a global leading... mehr
Descartes acquires Visual Compliance
Descartes Systems Group has completed its acquisition of the businesses run by the Management Systems Resources group of companies operating under the names “Visual Compliance,” “eCustoms” and “MSR” (collectively, “Visual Compliance”). The purchase cost approximately CAD 330... mehr
From COO to CEO
Robert (Bob) Biesterfeld, currently COO of C.H. Robinson, has been promoted to CEO. As part of a long-planned succession process managed by the US company’s board of directors, Biesterfeld was named COO in March 2018. He has also been nominated to stand for election to the said... mehr