Fourth temperature-controlled hub in Spain opened 
Americold Realty Trust, which specialises in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics for the food industry, has launched a new facility in Santa Perpetua, Barcelona in Spain. The location has eleven loading bays and over 20,000 pallet positions offering storage for... mehr
IAG opens second new route to Caribbean today
On 26 March 2023, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will launch a new route to Aruba (Oranjestad) via Antigua, to be followed by the start of a new service to Guyana (Georgetown) via St Lucia on 27 March 2023. Both flights will be available... mehr
C-level appointments at TT Club
International freight and logistics insurer TT Club has made two new appointments to senior positions as part of its planned succession programme. Kevin King (left) has been promoted to deputy chief executive officer and Mark Argentieri (right) to chief operating officer... mehr
High-powered trucks to ship fine wines
Swiss wine and beverage retailer Schüwo Trink-Kultur has taken delivery of two new Renault Trucks T460 R 6×2. They complement the 30-vehicle fleet, which now includes thirteen Renault Trucks T and five Renault Mascots. The two new units will be used for deliveries to... mehr
Delivery volumes increase after expansion
Envirotainer’s temperature-controlled business is growing: The company transported 744 million doses of medicines or 272,000 pallets around the world in 2022, which represents a 24% uptick compared to 2021. This rise in volume follows the cold chain solutions specialist’s... mehr
A centenary for the Port of Basel
To celebrate 101 years of port operations in Basel, the Port of Switzerland and a number of partners are organising a big port festival from 2 till 4 June 2023. Today, approximately 10% of Switzerland's total volume of foreign trade is now handled via the three Rhine ports in... mehr
New service between Czechia and Slovakia
Intermodal transport specialist Metrans has launched a train service between its terminal in Ostrava, Czechia, and Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. The new service was introduced as part of its continuous network development and in response rising customer demand. On 18 March... mehr
Keeping the pace
Dachser was able to take advantage of the extraordinary positive business conditions for the logistics in FY/2022. The group generated revenues of EUR 8.1 billion (+14.9%) in total. Dachser recorded 8.1 million shipments in 2022, a moderate decline (−2.9%), while tonnage... mehr
Logistics influencer publishes new guidebook
The global logistics network owner, entrepreneur, and award-winning executive Kristy Guo has written her new leadership book "The Joyful Leader In You. Eight Secret Steps to Create Confidence and Success In Life and Business." Guo: "I saw there was a need for... mehr
First e-trucks to run underground
The Swedish mining group Boliden is to become one of the first companies in the world to start deploying battery-electric trucks for heavy underground transport. The first truck to serve the Kankberg mine in Northern Sweden, a Volvo FH Electric, will be used to transport... mehr