European group investing in Australia 
Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings has acquired Pionair, an independent Australian provider of charter and ACMI services. Over time, the Sydney-based carrier will be re-branded as "ASL Airlines Australia" in common with ASL Group members in Ireland, Belgium,... plus
A third of urban deliveries by cargo bikes?
A new analysis suggests that if delivery companies switched to using cargo bikes instead of diesel vans for deliveries on the first and last mile, it would save taxpayers over GBP 4 billion EUR 4.6 billion) by reducing the costs of congestion and air pollution. The figures... plus
Liebherr Group again posts record turnover
In 2022, Liebherr, one of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturers, surpassed its previous turnover record from 2021 by EUR 950 million (8.2%) to reach EUR 12,589 million (net income of EUR 2 million). In the six product segments - maritime cranes, aerospace... plus
Green Cargo picks Henrik Dahlin
Green Cargo has appointed Henrik Dahlin as its new CEO. He is currently holding the same position at MTR Nordic Group and will transfer to Green Cargo no later than 16 September 2023. Dahlin has held several different roles within the MTR Group since 2013, and for the last... plus
Growing step by step
Carousel, headquartered in UK, recently acquired Dublin-based Alltrans, which has boosted its Ireland network. The companies have successfully integrated their IT and operational systems and are now investing in additional sites at Dublin airport in Ireland. Meanwhile,... plus
300 multimodal swap bodies for RCG
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is investing in 300 multimodal curtainsider swap bodies in 2023. With an external length of more than 13 m and an internal height of more than 2.5 m, the new swaps will soon be on the road all over Europe. The swap bodies are universally loadable -... plus
Delta to fly to Geneva Airport in April 2023
Delta, a member of the Skyteam alliance, has confirmed its arrival at Geneva for the 2023 summer season. From 10 April 2023, it will offer daily services between Geneva and New York (JFK) as part of a major expansion of its routes to Europe. The route will be operated every day... plus
Change of leadership at Night Star Express
Nikolaus Frantz assumed his new role as managing director of Night Star Express Logistik, based in Unna, on 1 April 2023. The former director operations and authorised signatory at BLG Logistics Group (Bremen) will take over the baton from Arnold Schroven. Frantz has 35... plus
First test run with DAC in Sweden
For the first time, Knorr-Bremse is currently testing the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) in real-world conditions on a freight train. The train, operated by Trafikverket CFL, will run on the Swedish rail network until the end of 2025. To start with, the train will include... plus
Seifert approaches the EUR 300 million mark
The German-based Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) closed its 75th financial year with a record turnover of over EUR 260 million, which is an increase of 20% compared to 2021. The main growth drivers were the logistics division and the opening of the new logistics centre in Ulm... plus