Bifa urges UK government to align with EC 
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) calls on the UK government to align with the European Commission's decision not to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER). BIFA recommends introducing an ombudsman for container market disputes and... more
The journey continues for CharterSync
CharterSync, the brainchild of co-founders Simon Watson and Ed Gillett, has announced the release of its financial results for the 2022 and a move to new London offices. Turnover has almost tripled whilst doubling profits for the period. "CharterSync's journey is one of... more
Two JVs to promote rail-road traffic in Uzbekistan
Rhenus Group and Uzbekistan Railway have signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop existing transshipment facilities in Uzbekistan. Specifically, they aim to jointly operate and expand combined road-rail terminals in Andijan and Samarkand. Under the agreement, two joint... more
Frozen food logistics: Stef acquires Transwest
Stef Group has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Transwest, aiming to provide a new value-creating offer for the supply chains of both companies' Belgian and international customers. With a staff of over 200 employees, Transwest specialises in logistics services for... more
Bulk logistician banking on special tanks
Germany-headquartered Hoyer is planning renew its fleet of tank containers with 3,000 tanks by the end of 2023. With this update, the company is responding to a rise in demand for specialist equipment for European road and intermodal services as well as overseas logistics in... more
Industry veteran joins ECG
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has appointed industry veteran Frank Schnelle (pictured) as the successor to Mike Sturgeon, who has decided to retire. Schnelle will join the association in April to begin a planned handover period before Sturgeon steps down.... more
Lithium retrofit powers Lafarge tug
Leclanché, known for its energy storage solutions and battery systems for electric and hybrid ships based on lithium-ion cell technology, is supplying a 766 kWh Navius MRS-3 battery system to retrofit Lafarge's nearly 60-year-old pusher tug "Marsouin." The vessel... more
Adding value in Germany’s skies 
BDL analysis of Germany’s airfreight structure. More than ever, airfreight is the first choice when shipping valuable goods between Germany and markets outside the EU – and the volumes are increasing. more
Products "made in Italy" directly to Japan
MSC Air Cargo has flagged off its first Italian flight from Milan (MXP). Coming from Liège, the B777-200F departed for Tokyo (NRT) last Friday, 6 October 2023. This inaugural flight in the presence of over 35 companies and airport authorities is part of a weekly service of MSC... more
Jens Schmale to be the next CEO
Swisslog, a member of the Kuka Group, has appointed Jens Schmale as its next CEO, effective 1 January 2024. He is currently CEO of Swisslog Emea and an experienced logistics veteran. He joined Swisslog in 2020, where he was responsible for the company’s Auto Store business... more