Singapore investment in US-American player 
The New York-based private equity firm Greenbriar is selling one of its assets to PSA International, a port and terminal operator headquartered in Singapore. Based on the agreement, 100% of the shares of privately-held BDP International change hands. The transaction is... more
750 million vaccines via Brussels Airport
Since the world's first vaccine flight took off from Brussels Airport on 27 November 2020, more than 750 million vaccines have been shipped through the airport. Brussels Airport is the most important European hub for vaccine shipments, with daily flights to more than 60... more
Sobotram sells Transports Perrier
France-headquartered Geodis Group has acquired Transports Perrier, a provider that specialises in domestic transports of palletised cargo. It is part of the larger Sobotram Group. With its current positioning primarily based on carrying full loads and part-loads, the Geodis... more
Scania picks Stefano Fedel
Stefano Fedel, currently Scania’s regional executive director for Eurasia, Middle East and Africa, has been appointed executive vice president and head of sales and marketing, effective immediately. He will report to Christian Levin, Scania’s president and CEO. Fedel, born... more
UPM extends contract with Anker
Finnish company UPM-Kymmene Oyj, a major company in the bio, forestry, pulp and paper industry, has extended its contract for the handling of forestry products with Anker Schiffahrts-Gesellschaft, part of the Leschaco Group. From 1 January 2022, Anker Schiffahrt will... more
WFS expands at Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport has acknowledged Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) latest investment to expand its cargo handling facilities as enabling ‘future airfreight growth’ for the airport and its airline clients. WFS is the largest cargo handler in Copenhagen, supporting 31... more
XPO chooses Carla Nascimento
XPO Logistics, a provider of freight transportation services, has appointed Carla Nascimento as head of air and sea services for its global forwarding business in southern Europe and Morocco. Nascimento and Ignacio Molina, head of customs services, will share the leadership of... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Steller's sea cow, which could reach a length of 8 m and a weight of 10 t, was "discovered" and scientifically documented in 1741. Within 27 years of its discovery, it was hunted to extinction. more
New waybill requirements for Mexico
The Mexican tax authority (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) has mandated waybill requirements, referred to as Carta Porte, for all traffic destined to, shipped from, or travelling within Mexico and applicable for all loaded, revenue empty and dangerous/hazardous residue... more
Savino del Bene: new air cargo tracking system
Italian freight-forwarding company Savino del Bene, which was founded in Florence in 1899, has invested in a new technical solution to upgrade its air cargo tracking capabilities. Developed by digital service provider Cargo Start, the airport-to-airport tracking solution... more