A system for innovative projects 
The port of Barcelona has launched a new system to coordinate and implement projects that are reshaping its portfolio. Damià Calvet, the gateway’s president, and Emma Cobos, its director of innovation and business strategy, jointly presented the strategy, which defines three... plus
An investment in packaging
As has only just been reported, Simon Hegele Gesellschaft für Logistik und Service mbH took over 50% of the shares of Georg Schrepfer in Germany at the beginning of 2022. The remaining 50% will stay with the previous owner, Thomas Bach. For Simon Egele, the acquisition is... plus
Estonian cargo carrier leases AN-26 from Ukraine
Avem Aero has grown its Saab 340 fleet with a new aircraft, an AN-26 leased from the Ukrainian airline Constanta by an aircraft lease agreement without a due date. The Estonia-based cargo carrier is planning to deliver oil well equipment and other outsize freight to Sweden,... plus
Further Eurasian intermodal route launched
Nurminen Logistics is banking on the new southern Trans-Caspian route. The Finnish forwarder despatched its first full-length container train from Chongqing, China on 10 May 2022. The train will run via Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania to Central Europe. Nurminen... plus
Cargologic Germany files for insolvency
Another victim of the war in Ukraine: the cargo airline Cargologic Germany, which only started operations in September 2019, has had to file for insolvency. The competent insolvency court in Leipzig appointed airline restructuring expert Lucas F. Flöther (Airberlin, Condor... plus
Alliance Ground Intl acquires TAS
Alliance Ground International (AGI) has entered into a transaction to acquire passenger and cargo handling specialist Total Airport Services (TAS) as it continues to expand its ground handling operations. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. TAS... plus
Leman's activities on the rise
The Danish transport and logistics company Leman looks back on 2021 with joy. The company's turnover took a leap of 60%, rising from DKK 2.2 billion (EUR 300 million) to DKK 3.6 billion (EUR 480 million). Operating profit was back in the black in 2021 at DKK 64 million (EUR 8.6... plus
Dirk Verstraeten now CEO of De Grave-Antverpia
Dirk Verstraeten is taking over the position of CEO at inland waterway shipping company De Grave-Antverpia. In this role, he will also represent the interests of the majority shareholder, HGK Shipping, at the ARA ports. Verstraeten: “As the new CEO, I’ll continue to... plus
Montreal pushed projects in 2021
The Canadian Port of Montreal recorded a throughput of 1.7 million teu in 2021, up 7.5 from 2020. In tonnage, however, the port saw a decline of 3%, handling a total of 34 million t of goods last year. Financial results remained stable, with operating income moving sidewards... plus
First electric trucks in Hong Kong
Kerry Logistics started deploying 5.5 t electric trucks in Hong Kong in May 2022, which makes it the first company to test such vehicles in this city. The trial run is part of Kerry Logistics Network’s green initiative to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Kerry Logistics... plus