Spanish carrier receives first two Euro 6000 
Transfesa Logistics has started operating UIC gauge trains after the company received the first two of a total of five Euro 6000 locomotives from Stadler Rail. Just a few weeks ago, one of the new UIC gauge locomotives began to pull the first Transfesa Logistics train with... plus
Jon Turner to lead Air Canada Cargo
Air Canada has appointed Jon Turner, currently vice president, inflight services, as vice president, cargo effective 18 February 2023. An accomplished airline executive with expertise in global strategy, operations and customer service, Turner has held a wide range of... plus
Leutenegger to power Quantron Switzerland
Quantron, an Augsburg-based specialist for zero-emission transport solutions for freight and passenger transport, has appointed Reto Leutenegger (left) as managing director of Quantron Switzerland and welcomes him as an investor in Quantron and international projects. The... plus
Taiwanese liners affected by the trend
In December 2022, Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan were hit by the turn of the tide in the shipping industry: all three carriers saw their revenues go down by 40 to 50% compared to the same period in 2021, due to inflationary pressure, poor demand and downgraded shipping rates.... plus
British player snaps up unaccompanied transport
UK-based Culina Group, which specialises in the transport of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), is taking over International Road Ferry (IRF). The price of the transaction has not been disclosed. IRF has offices in Rotterdam, Grubbenvorst (Venlo), Felixstowe, and Thetford,... plus
For greener supply chain in Thailand
The Thai grocery retailer Big C and DHL are planning to deploy electric trucks, initially for product distribution in Thailand, from the Big C Wangnoi Distribution Centre to Big C branches in Bangkok. Big C is also considering using other types of electric vehicles to deliver... plus
Big role for air cargo in the movies
Turkish Cargo has released three new commercial films presenting its mega hub “Smartist” and the opportunities it offers for the global economy. Designed as the largest industrial building under a single roof at Istanbul airport and situated at a flight distance of 4 hours... plus
ID Logistics ends 2022 on a high
The French Group ID Logistics achieved a turnover of EUR 686.3 million in Q4/2022, an upswing of almost 25% compared to 2021 (and +4.7% like-for-like). Generated revenue also rose significantly to more than EUR 2,5 billion for 2022, a growth of 31.3% (and 11.3% like-for-like).... plus
Hypertrucks for North American network
DSV has placed an initial order for ten Hypertruck units from manufacturer Hyliion. In order to reduce its carbon footprint and offer lower-emission solutions to meet customer demand, DSV is planning to implement the electrified powertrain technology along its Pan-American... plus
ERS Railways picks Mathias Leiner
Mathias Leiner, who joined ERS Railways as vice CEO in October 2022, has now been promoted to CEO, replacing Bernd Decker at the helm. Leiner brings an in-depth experience of the railfreight industry with a special focus on combined transport. Decker, who has played a key... plus