Unsworth Global Logistics celebrates 40 years 
UK-based Unsworth Global Logistics (UGL), one of the first logistics companies to create an online integrated freight quotation and booking system for customers, is celebrating 40 years of innovation and dedication to customer service. Owned and run by chairman Geoff Hogg and... more
DB claiming damages from air cargo cartel in USA
Schenker AG, the logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, has filed a complaint in a New York (USA) federal court claiming damages from air cargo carriers Air France, KLM, Martinair, Cargolux, Qantas, SAS and All Nippon Airways. The forwarder alleges that the defendants... more
SGKV launches pan-European intermodal map
The Research Association for Intermodal Transport (SGKV) now offers an interactive map of intermodal terminals in Europe. The aim of the map is raise intermodal transport’s transparency in order to help potential players enter the market, as well as to provide support for... more
New railway links up and running in Kazakhstan
Services have commenced on two new railway lines in Kazakhstan. One is the nearly 100 km long Zhezkazgan – Beineu line that runs between central Kazakhstan and the port of Aktau on the Caspian Sea. From there connections are available to Turkmenistan and countries on the Persian... more
Noerpel takes Ascherl on board
Ulm (Germany)-based Noerpel is taking over the logistics service provider Ascherl, which operates sites in Munich, Hamburg and Hilden, near Dusseldorf, on 1 September. The former company is thus steadily implementing its strategic aim of creating a service network with blanket... more
Innovative container producer earns Swiss quality label
Skycell has been awarded the prestigious high-potential SME quality label by the Swiss Economic Forum and UBS under their joint growth initiative. Founded in November 2012, Skycell has already earned itself a strong reputation in the logistics sector, particularly through its... more
More Polish roads subject to tolls
Poland is to levy charges on around 200 km more of its national road network from 1 September. From this date cCertain sections of the country’s A1 and A4 motorways, the S8, S14 and S19 highways and the number 90 trunk road will be covered by the electronic toll system viatoll.... more
Antonov Airlines assigns Bertling as AN-225 sales agent
Antonov Airlines has appointed Bertling Logistics Inc as its sales and marketing agent to promote and offer Antonov AN-225 airlift capacity owned and operated by Antonov Airlines. Bertling Logistics will market and sell the capacities to various customers in the USA.... more
Sonoco to acquire Weidenhammer Packaging
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire Weidenhammer Packaging Group, a European provider of composite cans and drums, as well as rigid plastic containers. The deal's price tag came to EUR 286 million... more
New traction to haul freight in Italy and Poland
Rail technology provider Bombardier Transportation and the French leasing company Akiem have signed a contract for the delivery of ten Bombardier Traxx DC locomotives, with an option of up to ten additional locomotives. Based on list price, the firm order is valued at... more