A new CEO for VTG 
Alberto Nobis will join VTG as chief executive officer on 1 October 2023. In his new role, he will oversee the management and development of more than 50 locations in 20 European countries with services along the entire rail-bound logistics chain - from wagon hire and rail... plus
What about this year's golden week?
With the golden week, China’s national holiday, just five weeks away, carriers are grappling with blank sailings amid a drop in demand. Unlike previous years, carriers have not announced significant capacity reductions for the Transpacific route during this period. Scheduled... plus
Dubai packager Falcon Pack implements TMS
Supply chain software provider Ehrhardt Partner Group has cemented its partnership with Dubai-based Falcon Pack: the disposable food packaging specialist is to implement EPG’s transportation management system (TMS). Falcon Pack introduced EPG’s LFS warehouse management system in... plus
Egyptair Cargo wins contract with DHL Aviation
Egyptair Cargo has signed a new contract with DHL Aviation to serve its cargo flights through the Egyptair cargo complex in Cairo. Engineer Yehia Zakaria, chairman and CEO of Egyptair Holding called this new contract a new success for Egyptair Cargo that contributes to... plus
L.I.T. acquires Gübau Group
The L.I.T. Group has taken over the Gübau Group, based in Wolfsburg and Velbert (Germany), with retroactive effect from 1 January 2023. Gübau Logistics, Gübau Service and the subsidiary Vetra Spedition belong to the Braker group of companies. The takeover strengthens L.I.T.’s... plus
A milestone for Damen Shipyards Galati
Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. Part of the Damen Shipyards Group since 1999, the Galati yard has been responsible for some of the company’s largest and most complex vessel deliveries to date. It continues to play an... plus
Thai mangoes: better by sea 
Daikin Reefer collaborated with Thai mango shipper Swift and CMA CGM to conduct static and live trial shipments using Daikin's Active CA technology, converting shipments of Nam Doc Mai and Mahachanok mangoes from air to sea transportation. The trials successfully preserved... plus
"Curiosity of the Day"
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is the fear of very long words. plus
Upgrading cargo operations at DTW
In August 2023, Lufthansa Cargo and its local GHA Avflight started moving operations onto the apron at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Initially, they will operate out of a former aircraft hangar that was converted into a temporary cargo warehouse. In a... plus
Continental Tires España picks new MD
Continental has appointed Pedro Teixeira as its new managing director for Spain, a position he will take up on 1 October 2023. With more than 20 years of experience in the company, Teixeira, who until now has led the company in Portugal, already has first-hand knowledge of... plus