Michiel Van Veen to head UPS Switzerland 
Michiel van Veen has just been appointed as UPS country manager Switzerland. He assumes responsibility for the US integrator’s operations, business development and strategy in the Swiss market. Van Veen replaces Iulia Nartea, who assumes another function within the company.... plus
Revitalising industrial real estate in Hanau
In a joint venture, Garbe Industrial Real Estate and Bremer Projektentwicklung have acquired a 35,000 sqm plot of real estate in Hanau (Germany). The dismantling and demolition of the existing facilities is expected to start in Q1/2019. After revitalisation, the partners... plus
Global fleets rise in value says Vessels Value
According to information provided by the research and data mining company Vessels Value (VV), the top ten global fleets have gone up in value by USD 17.6 billion. While the Greek fleet increased its total value by over USD 5 billion in one year, the total asset value of the... plus
Lineas anchors presence in port of Rotterdam
Lineas has started shunting activities in Maasvlakte-West and thus gained a foothold in the port of Rotterdam. Three locomotives have been put into use on site, and they will be able to manage larger volumes in future. Lineas also runs the last mile service to and from... plus
Global freight capacity grows by 3.5% in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released full-year 2018 data for global airfreight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) grew by 3.5% compared to 2017. This was significantly lower than the extraordinary 9.7% growth recorded... plus
Dancet deserts Ralpin
Large shoes to fill: René Dancet, CEO of Ralpin, is leaving the company at his own request to pursue a new career. In a press release, the company paid tribute to Dancet who "has made a significant contribution to the establishment and development of the company and managed... plus
Des souhaits particuliers 
En 2018, le volume de fret transporté par Air Bridge Cargo Airlines, Moscou, a augmenté de 2% comparé à 2017. La diversification du portefeuille par l’ajout de secteurs particulièrement lucratifs sera boostée pendant l’année du 15e anniversaire. plus
Railway association gains new member
Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen (NEE) has already gained three new members this year, one of whom is Rhein Cargo, a major railfreight transport provider. The network has 55 members including private railway companies in Europe and some entities connected to the NEE... plus
Christian Arndt joins Deugro
Christian Arndt has shouldered the role of senior vice-president – oil & gas logistics at Deugro. He will be responsible for the global development of the company’s oil and gas supply chain business unit. Arndt switched to Deugro from Kuehne + Nagel, where he was SVP... plus
Schmitz Cargobull passes GDP audit
Pharma clients who are required to demonstrate the safety of their processes in GDP audits every year now have a strong partner in the transport sector. Schmitz Cargobull passed the GDP audit for its Trailer Connect unit and the telematics service portal with flying colours.... plus