Power of procuration for Roland Wimmer 
Elting Metalltechnik‘s trade with components for utility vehicles is growing fast. Elting has therefore decided to upgrade its staff as well. Roland Wimmer, head of the utility vehicles department, has now been awarded power of procuration. CEO Guido Elting concentrates on... mehr
Inauguration of new logistics centre at Brussels airport
Eight months after the laying of the first stone, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened an 8,700 sqm logistics building at Brussels airport, developed by Montea. The new building is part of an ambitious development project within the cargo zone of Brussels airport. On the... mehr
Joint action to foster inland waterways in India
The Indian register of shipping and the government of Assam, a state in India’s north-east, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the state’s inland water transport system and to improve commuter safety. The MOU follows the funding agreement between the government... mehr
SF Airlines adds capacity before New Year celebrations
SF Airlines has welcomed its 51st freighter. The B767-300BCF is the first new cargo aircraft launched by SF Airlines with a 56 ton capacity, which will effectively enhance the efficiency of relevant air routes and surrounding regions during the spring festival peak... mehr
C.H. Robinson increased revenues to USD 16.6 billion
C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending 31 December 2018. Total revenues increased 11.8% to USD 16.6 billion, driven by growth across all transportation service lines. Income from operations totalled USD 912.1 million, up 17.7%... mehr
Waberer’s chooses Robert Ziegler as new CEO
Waberer's has appointed Robert Ziegler as its new CEO. He will succeed Ferenc Lajkó, whose resignation took effect at the beginning of February, but who will continue to provide his expertise and advice during the next six months. Ziegler joins from DHL Freight, where... mehr
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The high potassium content of bananas makes them marginally radioactive. mehr
ERS Railways generates growth spurt at Hupac
The Swiss combined transport operator Hupac generated a 21.4 % rise in traffic volumes and carried a total of 926,414 road consignments or 1,720.000 teu in 2018. Non-transalpine traffic grew by 38 %. The increase of 98,000 road consignments is almost entirely due to the... mehr
Panalpina rejects DSV proposal
Panalpina has confirmed that the Ernst Göhner Foundation, Panalpina's largest shareholder, representing approximately 46% of the total share capital, informed the board of directors that it does not support the current non-binding proposal from DSV, and that it rather supports... mehr
Gefco will an die Pariser Börse Euronext
Der französische Logistiker plant, sein Aktionariat zu öffnen. Mehrheitsaktionär RZD könnte seine Beteilung unter 50% senken. Im Heimmarkt Frankfreich verlängerte Gefco den Vertrag mit dem Mischkonzern Würth. mehr