World's cargo hubs see volume growth weaken in 2018 
According to the preliminary world airport traffic rankings published by Airports Council International last week, the air cargo market did not fare as well as passenger traffic (+6%) with a year-end growth figure of 3.2%. This is a much lower growth rate than in 2017 (7.7%),... plus
75% of Eurasian goods shipped through Kazakhstan
The competitiveness of rail services on the 1,520 mm railway gauge improved due to the reduction in transportation costs and a shortening of delivery times throughout the year 2018, according to the “Eurasian Rail Alliance Index” (ERAI), which was developed by the transport... plus
Award for MGI and the port of Marseille
As part of this year’s digital transformation awards the software company MGI and the port of Marseille/Fos (France) have won the prize in the logistics category for implementing Ci5, the newest generation of the cargo community system. Jaap van den Hoogen, CEO of MGI, said:... plus
Greiwing inaugurates new hub
After a successful trial period, logistics services provider Greiwing has officially inaugurated its new subsidiary in Burghausen (Bavaria, Germany). The facility took around 16 month to build and cost EUR 35 million. “By opening our new subsidiary we have again strengthened... plus
Albatros express expands its hinterland services
As from 1 April, Germany-based Transfracht will raise the frequency of its Albatros express service from Hamburg to Frankfurt. Import services will be enhanced by an additional departure from Hamburg (on Mondays) of a two-group train (CTB / EKOM). Thus, Frankfurt will have seven... plus
Hill Dickinson’s strengthens its maritime services
The international maritime law practice Hill Dickinson has announced the following appointments: Joining Hill Dickinson are master mariner Kevin Austin, Korean market specialist Beth Bradley, and transactional lawyer Sung Hwan Choi. Austin, currently a legal director with... plus
Contract awarded for 100 daily deliveries across UK
In UK, Wincanton has won a three-year contract with health, beauty and household brand distributor DCS Group, involving nationwide transport, delivery and management of inter-site transfers of finished goods and stock. Making around 100 deliveries per day, Wincanton will... plus
Takeover almost completed
The French shipping group CMA CGM has almost completed its acquisition of Ceva Logistics. According to Reuters, the carrier has obtained an 89.47% stake in the Switzerland-based logistics provider after the deadline for the first takeover bid expired. CMA CGM offered... plus
Alberto Nobis confirmed as new CEO DHL Express Europe
DHL Express has appointed Alberto Nobis as its new CEO for Europe, paving the way for his return to the company’s global management board. Nobis was global CFO for DHL Express from 2009 to 2012 before relocating to Italy, his home country in 2013. As CEO DHL Express Italy,... plus
Timocom notes greater use of exchange platform
Timocom, a provider of an electronic marketplace for the transport sector, continues to expand. Sales jumped by 10% or EUR 6.7 million to EUR 74.6 million last year, and the number of users who used the IT platform to handle their transport requirements rose to a record 130,000.... plus