Ein Schiff unter vielen Flugzeugen 
Im Gespräch mit Jean-Philippe Tison, SVP Aerospace and Defense, Bolloré Logistics. Im März wurde Jean-Philippe Tison an die Spitze des bei Bolloré Logistics wichtigen Geschäftszweigs «Aerospace and Defense» berufen – ein Aufstieg für den Manager, der seit 2019 bei dem weltweiten... mehr
First expansion of Domodossola terminal completed 
Cargo Beamer has further expanded its line between Kaldenkirchen (Germany) and Domodossola (Italy). Since the end of August, the route is served by 17 weekly rotations. Construction works to increase capacity at the Cargo Beamer terminal in Domodossola were completed earlier... mehr
New Spain-UK shortcut
Hutchison Ports London Thamesport has welcomed a new W.E.C. Line service to Bilbao, marking the second short-sea sailing in a week. The direct connection to Thamesport offers cargo owners more carrier options. Mark Taylor, director of London Thamesport, emphasised the... mehr
Proflight's first freighter
Proflight Zambia's first freighter jet, a Bombardier CRJ100, arrived at Lusaka airport last week. Ferried from Canada, it will be added to the carrier’s fleet of three passenger CRJ100/200 (with another CRJ200 to be delivered before mid-September), three Jetstream 4100 and one... mehr
Increased capacity in the Benelux countries
Contargo Road Logistics has acquired the Dutch transport company HE-Logistics. HE-Logistics offers container transport with its own and chartered trucks, as well as reefer and trailer, groupage and conventional transport services. T he aim of the takeover is to broaden its... mehr
BIFA to use Pledge to calculate emissions
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) is cooperating with Pledge, a carbon emissions measurement and offsetting platform for freight forwarders to allow direct access to Pledge’s freight emissions calculator via the association’s website. Members can try the... mehr
Qantas accelerates changes at the helm
Qantas group CEO Alan Joyce has advised the board that he will bring forward his retirement by two months. CEO designate Vanessa Hudson, currently CFO, will therefore take over as managing director and group CEO on 6 September 2023. As planned, shareholders will formally... mehr
KS Europe appoints new CEO
Tomáš Stránský joined the Czech logistics service provider KS Europe as CEO on 1 September 2023. Based in Pilsen, the company is part of the global retail and services chain Otto Group, headquartered in Hamburg, and has been under the management of Hermes Fulfilment, the Otto... mehr
DHL to convert its complete UK fleet for JLR
UK car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has renewed its freight services contract with DHL Supply Chain UK for a further three years. The contract contains transitioning DHL’s entire UK core fleet in the JLR operation to alternative fuels including a combination of battery... mehr
Heuel Logistics launches Stuttgart office
Heuel Logistics opened its newest branch in Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on 1 September 2023, as part of its strategy to offer its customers transport solutions nationwide. It is already the second addition to the company’s network this year. The new office will... mehr