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” 
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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
New freight forwarder gracing greater Nuremberg 

The general cargo alliance, Vernetzte-Transport GmbH (VTL), has gained a new partner for the Nuremberg region in the shape of Barsan Global Logistik (BGL). The latter, an international freight forwarding company, operates twelve trucks for local haulage tasks within the entire... mehr
All's well that ends well for crew of MSC Mandy 

The six crew members who had been kidnapped from the containership “MSC Mandy” during a pirate attack about 55 miles off the coast of Cotonou (Benin), on 1 January 2019, are now free. Seven to nine pirates with automatic firearms and knives boarded the 2,700 teu vessel,... mehr
Brazilian cargo airline expands fleet 

Backed by the private-equity firm DXA Investments, Modern Logistics (Brazil) is preparing to put a fourth B737F into commercial service in coming weeks. The logistics company, based in Jundiaí, São Paulo, also plans to add several more narrowbody freighters to its fleet... mehr
Honold and Premium Aerotec working together 

Honold Logistik and the aviation supplier Premium Aerotec have opened a new materials management centre in Augsburg (Germany). The platform is both a digitally controlled material warehouse and a hub for all deliveries to/from the four Premium Aerotec parts factories in... mehr