At the forefront of technology 
Logistaas, a provider of cloud-based transport management systems for the freight forwarding industry, has won the 12th place in the third addition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme. Competing against 200 public and private innovative technology companies, Logistaas... plus
Clinching a deal for P2F conversions in Japan
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, and MRO Japan (MJP), a major player in Japan’s aerospace maintenance repair & overhaul market, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in... plus
HHLA acquires a 51% stake in Roland Spedition
The remaining 49% of the shares of the Austrian-based hinterland traffic specialist will remain in the hands of both co-shareholders Christian Gutjahr and Nikolaus Hirnschall, who will continue to manage the business. Roland Spedition was founded in 1982 and handles a yearly... plus
Panattoni's newest Polish project
Panattoni has completed its latest project in Poland, with the opening of its Sulechow park. At 136,000 sqm and built for Best Secret, an online luxury fashion platform, it is one of the biggest logistics hubs in the region. Initially, Panattoni developed a 90,000 sqm... plus
A decade of strategic partnership
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating its ten-year strategic partnership with Envirotainer, a specialist for secure cold chain solutions for the air transport of pharmaceuticals. Since the partnership took flight in 2013, Etihad Cargo... plus
Shuttles now run on electricity
The Nosta Group is now shipping goods for Felix Schoeller emission-free, with the two companies having jointly purchased three electric Volvo FHs for this purpose. The trucks carry paper products to and from the Felix Schoeller plant in Weissenborn, Germany. Nosta has... plus
Going green in Doncaster
Woodland Group has installed solar panels at its hub in Doncaster, covering over 60% of its electricity needs at the site. Working with its customer, Who Gives A Crap, the group has aimed to expand the use of green energy for its network in the UK. At the site in... plus
Share of e-trucks to increase to 60%
DHL Freight has put its first fully electric tractor-trailers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks into service for deliveries and distribution at its Koblenz and Hagen sites in Germany. The truck stationed in Hagen makes transport more sustainable on round trips between the DHL branch... plus
Scannell Properties expands to Strasbourg
Scannell Properties has acquired a 34,250 sqm hub at the port of Strasbourg, France’s second largest river port. The logistics platform is currently occupied by Auchan Retail Logistique. After taking over the site at the end of this year, Scannell will work to create an... plus
Dnata’s new head of operations at Geneva airport
Dnata, a global provider of air transport and travel services, has appointed Gilles Pettolaz to head its operations at Geneva airport (GVA), including ramp, cargo, and passenger services. He will lead a team of 600 employees serving over 30 airline customers and their... plus