French group, Italian subsidiary 
Hardis Group, a French consulting and IT company, has set up a new Italian subsidiary for its logistics software services by acquiring a majority stake in Hardis Italia and taking over its operations based in Milan. The Italian subsidiary has been an integrator partner for... more
CN: changes at the helm
CN, a Canadian transport and logistics provider, has appointed Remi G. Lalonde as executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, effective 24 April 2024. He will succeed Doug MacDonald who will retire from the company following a career of nearly 35 years. Since his... more
GSE at FCO
Airport Handling, a Dnata subsidiary, recently inaugurated its new office at Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO), as part of a multi-million-euro investment programme. This includes over EUR 20 million that are earmarked for new ground support equipment (GSE), following the award of a... more
Wärtsilä to deliver methanol engines to China
Wärtsilä is to provide methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for twelve new container vessels - five for Cosco Shipping Lines and seven for Orient Overseas Container Line. This order, the largest in the China’s maritime sector for methanol-fuelled ships, includes three... more
UK forwarder gets two HGVs with multi lock
Bristol (UK)-based Scrivin Logistics is adding two Krone Profi Liner trailers to its HGV fleet to be used for its expansion in the European market. The curtainsiders come with the Krone patented Multi Lock side rave which is designed to reduce the risk of loads becoming detached... more
A sustainable centre in Suffolk
Hemisphere Freight Services is pressing on with the construction of its newest warehouse in Suffolk, with cladding already up, flooring poured and racking in full flow. The hub is being built at Suffolk Port One Logistics Park, a carbon-neutral project in East Anglia. Curzon... more
A CEO for the Caribbean
Global logistics provider DP World has named Manuel Martinez CEO of DP World Dominicana. The company opened its 100th freight forwarding office last month as it expands the range of supply-chain solutions offered to its global customer base. The group launched a new air... more
Air China Cargo and TAM Group extend partnership
Air China Cargo and TAM Group have extended their longstanding collaboration to improve air cargo services in North America. As a significant milestone for both companies, the new agreement reinforces their shared vision of delivering efficient service and value to clients.... more
South Africa: new terminal in Durban launched
The Newlyn Park Bayhead Rail Terminal recently opened its doors at an official ceremony attended by the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa. The terminal was built on land leased from the national ports’ authority Transnet, and in partnership with real estate developer Newlyn.... more