Emons Group celebrates 80th anniversary 
The Dutch logistics provider Emons Group is celebrating its 80th anniversary today, 15 September 2023 at the event location Inspyrium in Cuijk. The event, called 'Futuring Emons’, will be attended by customers and partners and provide an opportunity to look ahead into the future... plus
Brazil's contribution to the industry
Azul Linhas Aéreas is honouring the French-Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, who was born 150 years ago, with a special livery on one of its E2s. The Embraer aircraft was the protagonist of a celebration organised by Azul on 3 September 2023 in collaboration... plus
Alternative route on the North-South corridor
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced an alternative option for freight traffic between Italy and Germany with its new Verona-Wuppertal link following the recent closures in the Gotthard Tunnel (Switzerland) and the restrictions along the Brenner route (Austria). The... plus
One air freight tonne "weighs" almost EUR 153,000
In its analysis on goods flows and the development of Germany’s air freight market, the German Air Transport Association (BDL) reports that the value of goods transported by air reached a new high in 2022. In trade with countries outside the European Union, it averaged EUR... plus
Weekly bimodal Central Asia service launched
Maersk has introduced a new transport service. It combines ship and rail and offers an end-to-end solution for Central Asia with a particular focus on Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The new service aims to enhance the efficiency of cargo transport particularly for consumer,... plus
IHRO increases storage capacity
The medium-sized forwarding group IHRO is celebrating its 60th anniversary in September this year. Kai Ihro, managing partner of the group: "Today we provide warehouse logistics at five locations in our region on a total area of 20,000 sqm." IHRO is also developing... plus
MSC to acquire a minority stake in HHLA
Hamburg Port and Logistics AG (HHLA) has revealed that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s subsidiary, Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE, intends to make a voluntary public takeover offer for all HHLA's class A common stock bearer shares. The offer will involve a... plus
John Mizerek to lead CMC Logistics
John Mizerek joins Container Maintenance Corporation-ITI Intermodal (CMC-ITI) as executive vice president, CMC Logistics (CMCL), a full-service trucking company offering drayage and trucking services to ocean carriers, cargo owners and leasing companies. An industry veteran... plus
Menzies Aviation renews Jazeera Airways contract
Menzies Aviation has extended its agreement with the low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways, marking the next step in an expanding partnership with the Kuwaiti airline, which includes passenger, ramp, and air cargo services at seven airports in five countries. At Kuwait... plus
Pallet network keeps UK hauliers on the road
Pall-Ex Group has launched a CPC (certificate of professional competence) training academy in the UK, offering the nationally recognised RTITB approved course. Training takes place either at the network’s central Leicestershire base, or remotely for groups of up to 16... plus