Traut sich die Braut? 
Wie die Zukunft von Panalpina aussieht bleibt weiterhin offen. DSV bietet zwar nun 180 CHF pro Aktie in Bar, doch der Basler Logistiker führt auch Gespräche mit Agility aus Kuwait. Für Armin Schwolgin, Professor für Logistik, ist klar, dass ein Alleingang für Panalpina... mehr
How much to haul a box along the New Silk Road? 
At the Transpotec Logitec 2019, staged in Verona (Italy), the United Transport and Logistics Company - Eurasian Rail Alliance (UTLC ERA) presented its new Eurasian Rail Alliance index (ERAI) and the accompanying website for the first time in Europe. The index is intended to... mehr
Ihro builds new facility and upgrades vehicle fleet
At its headquarters in Neuenstein (Baden Württemberg, Germany), the forwarding group Ihro is building a new facility combining a truck workshop, offices, and recreation rooms. In contrast to other forwarders, Ihro continues to rely on its own drivers and a large fleet of... mehr
TX Logistik joins German transport forum
TX Logistik has just become a member of the German Transport Forum (DVF). Its CEO Heike van Hoorn said: "With TX Logistik as member, we have gained another player that will demand better conditions for railfreight transport in Germany and Europe. The improvements include,... mehr
Developing zero emission railway maintenance gear
Epiroc is cooperating with the Sweden-based Railcare Group to equip its railway maintenance equipment with zero-emission battery technology. Railcare will also deploy the electric driveline technology used in Epiroc’s Minetruck MT42 battery. Although the battery system was... mehr
Laurels for GAC in India
The office of the additional commissioner of customs at Krishnapatnam Port (India), has named GAC India the top steamer agent for financial year 2018-2019. Among all agencies, the award winner handled the most port calls during FY 2018-2019. From April 2018 to January 2019,... mehr
US Air Force carries aid to Central America
Over a weekend-long combined humanitarian and training mission, three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and their reserve citizen airmen crews from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston SC (USA), recently delivered humanitarian aid to Guatemala, Haiti and... mehr
Pete Janda joins Next Trucking as CFO
The California-based shippers and trucker connecting company, Next, has selected Pete Janda as its new CFO. Janda has experience in investment banking, consulting, corporate strategy and corporate development, in addition to the customary functions for which finance and... mehr
Gefco expands its hub in Ontigola
Responding to rising demand, Gefco Spain has expanded a logistics hub in Ontigola, to the south of Madrid, by adding a further 10,000 sqm to the existing 20,000 sqm. The facility now has space for a total of 36,000 pallets. The company also installed LED lighting. Gefco’s... mehr
Interrail’s Uzbekistan train on firm footing
After eleven months, Switzerland-headquartered Interrrail has been able to draw a positive conclusion about its rail service from the Russian port of Nakhodka-Vostochny to Uzbekistan and vice versa. The transport option, which was launched in March 2018, registers growing demand... mehr