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Mues shoulders COO role at Imperial Logistics 

Juergen Mues has been appointed COO of Imperial Logistics International, as of 15 March 2019. Reporting to CEO Hakan Bicil, Mues will assume overall responsibility for all operational aspects of the business, which employs some 9,000 staff at 170 locations in 20 countries... plus
Aussi de «vrais» bélugas 

Vous pensez que les seuls Beluga capables de voler sont les avions d’Airbus? Vous vous trompez... lourdement. Bientôt deux baleines Béluga pesant chacune environ 900 kg vont effectuer la plus grande partie d’un voyage de Shanghaï vers l’Islande à bord d’un avion. plus
Panalpina in contact with Agility 

The board of directors of Panalpina has confirmed media reports that it is in discussions with the Agility Group on potential strategic opportunities for their respective logistics businesses. The discussions between the two companies are at a preliminary stage.According to its... plus
Swiss watchdogs check out Gateway Basel Nord 

Switzerland’s competition commission (Weko) is to examine the proposed merger of SBB, Hupac and Rethmann. The three companies want to jointly build Gateway Basel Nord (GBN), a hub for import/export traffic, transalpine transit traffic, and road/rail/barge transhipment services.... plus
Etihad Cargo helps horses jump to Hong Kong 

Etihad Cargo was once more chosen to transport a special consignment of show jumping horses for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong starting today (15 February 2019). This is the third consecutive year that the carrier has been entrusted by EEM World, a global leading... plus
Return to roots for Nohra’s new manager 

Dennis Strittmatter has been selected to manage Zufall Logistics’ branch office in Nohra (Germany). Strittmatter, a trained freight traffic specialist, has been entrusted with strengthening and expanding the office together with the colleagues that work there. Given this... plus
Trois Rivieres Port Authority sets up two funds 

The Canada-based Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) is setting up two funds for its users, with a total investment of CAD 2.5 million over five years. Fund no. 1 is an environment fund that aims to support users' investments in solutions that will improve the port's... plus
More trucks for asphalt haulage 

Liquid foodstuffs, dry and liquid bulk, chemicals and asphalt: there are many uses for tank and silo trailers – and their deployment often generates more attractive margins compared to palletised freight. Hauliers who want to operate risk-free in the tank and silo business... plus
Toyo Tires renews contract with Fiege 

The Japanese tyre maker, Toyo Tires, is extending its logistics contract with Fiege for several years. Fiege has already overseen the supply chain for Toyo Tires Europe in Germany and Austria since 2006. From 2011, Fiege began to supply the Benelux countries with Toyo tyres.... plus