General manager for Phillips-Europe 
Phillips-Europe, a strategic business unit of US-based Phillips Industries, is the centre of excellence for 24v commercial vehicle components for the European and worldwide market. The company recently appointed Ela Czupik as general manager. Czupik brings profound... mehr
Oldendorff joins Australian association
Shipping Australia, the country's major national shipping association, has expanded its membership. The latest company to join is the international dry bulk shipping company Oldendorff Carriers. Headquartered in Germany, Oldendorff operates approximately 700 ships with a total... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The unicorn is Scotland’s national animal. Unicorns play a major role in Celtic mythology as a symbol of innocence but represent masculinity and power as well. mehr
"War like" above, police protection below
Munich (Germany)-based logistics services provider Group 7 has delivered 30 million masks and 1 million protective suits since the beginning of the corona crisis. The cargo is destined for the authorities that are responsible for providing sufficient supplies for German... mehr
New trucks bring significant fuel savings
UK haulier Premier Logistics has added the two Volvo trucks 460hp FHs with I-Save, alongside one new 500hp FH, to its 50-strong mixed fleet. The new vehicles bring significant fuel savings. They use 25.6 l/100 km versus 29.7 l/100 km that trucks are traditionally expected to... mehr
Fracht gewinnt an Gewicht
Die kasachische Airline Air Astana baut drei B767-300ER zu Vollfrachtern um, nachdem die Maschinen bereits Güter in der Passagierkabine transportiert haben. Die Fluggesellschaft reagiert damit auf die gestiegene Nachfrage nach Luftfrachtdienstleistungen. mehr
Intermodal operators take over Neuss Trimodal
Neuss-Düsseldorfer Häfen has transferred its shares in Neuss Trimodal to the remaining shareholders. Hence, Kombiverkehr now holds 70% of the shares and Ambrogio 30%, which means that the two logistics services providers currently control all the shares of the terminal. The... mehr
NAP snaps up digital payment software
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) is implementing an advanced online freight payment and settlement system powered by Paycargo. NAP members will be able to use the solution in different continents around the globe. NAP CEO Christos Spyrou: "Digitalisation in the payments and... mehr
Paris, France: service resumption and end
Suspended since 31 March 2020, commercial flights are resuming at Paris-Orly, the second biggest airport of the French capital, today, 26 June. In contrast, Air France is sending off its A380 for the last time today. France’s flag carrier actually wanted to retire its nine... mehr
Uptick at the ports of Rio Grande do Sul
In some parts of the globe, Covid-19 did not stop business development. The growth rate in the ports of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), reached 4.5% from January to May 2020, compared to the same period the year before.In these five months, cargo transportation surged to 16.3... mehr