LUG Aircargo handling gains co-managing director 
The supervisory board of LUG Aircargo handling has nominated Rainer Wittenfeld as co-managing director of LUG. In this role, he will support Patrik Tschirch, who has been leading LUG for the past eight years. In addition to his new role, Wittenfeld will retain his position as... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
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Two tonnes of fruit delivered to nursing homes
The premium fruit and vegetable brand SanLucar and the agricultural producer Llusar in Spain have donated 2 t of mandarins for the elderly, the persons most affected by the current health crisis. Thus, with the help of the national police and the army, the 2,000 kg of citrus... plus
Joies et peines sur le fleuve
Les unités fluviales sont encore bien présentes sur les voies navigables, mais l’inquiétude grandit. Il se pourrait que du personnel est-européen se retrouve bloqué en quarantaine. L’Union européenne a tout au moins promis de soutenir le secteur. plus
Rhine Valley rail line closed after derailment
A ro-la train from SBB Cargo International collided between Freiburg (Germany) and Basel (Switzerland) with elements of a road bridge under construction and derailed on Thursday evening (2 April 2020). The train driver died, three other persons were injured. The rail line is... plus
An appetite for Philippine air freight
The Philippine company PSI Air 2007 began commercial cargo operations on 28 March 2020. The start-up cargo specialist based in Clark operated its first flight using B737-300(QC). Its fleet also includes two converted passenger aircraft, one B727-200 (photo) and one B737-300... plus
Letmeship welcomes GLS to its network
Letmeship, the Hamburg (Germany)-based provider of multi-carrier software, is joining forces with parcel logistics company GLS to further expand its European despatch services network. Via Letmeship, customers can book domestic and international shipments at GLS. "As... plus
Turnpoint braves the crisis
Turnpoint, a French specialist for execute search in the logistics industry, continues to provide its usual high-quality service for its customers during the Covid-19 crisis. Cyrille Raynal, Turnpoint's co-director, explains: "Some recruitments have been put aside,... plus
Rail-ready sites programme launched
US railroad Omnitrax has launched its new rail-ready sites programme. The initiative, which is designed to bring together rail-served sites and customers in need of development properties, kicks off with ten rail-ready sites along the New Jersey division of the Winchester and... plus
Cargo at Guadeloupe Port Caraibes keeps flowing
In accordance with government measures and their adaptations taken by order of the prefect of the French region to deal with the coronavirus epidemic, the Grand Maritime Port of Guadeloupe has been implementing its business continuity plan (PCA) since 17 March 2020. This PCA... plus