An American-European software marriage 
The US-American company Four Kites has acquired NIC-place, a European supply chain visibility provider. With its own data control centre (DCC), NIC-place offers carriers ways to share supply chain data with customers and keep complete control of their business, their networks... more
Kalitta Air implements 8tree’s Dent Check
Kalitta Air, a USA-based cargo and special-missions airline, has begun using 8tree’s Dent Check, which is the world's only handheld-portable, completely wireless 3D scanner tool with integrated AR that is purpose-built for the aviation maintenance industry. It is now used by... more
Combi Lift appoints Klaus Hilpert
German heavy lift and project logistics expert Combi Lift has hired Klaus Hilpert as its new managing director and chairman of the board of directors. “I am very pleased that Hilpert is part of our team. With his expertise and proven track record in the project forwarding... more
Driving decarbonisation
DB Schenker has joined the International Road Transport Union (IRU) as its newest corporate member. The logistics operator aims to work more closely with the wider road transport sector on a range of issues and opportunities, including decarbonisation, digitalisation and the... more
Replacing 900 diesel locomotives
DB Cargo is investing in modern traction engines on a grand scale. The new vehicles will gradually replace all existing diesel locomotives, around 900 units. 300 climate-friendly vehicles are already in the pipeline. DB Cargo ordered 50 plug-in hybrid locomotives from... more
Envirotainer chooses Sebastien Pradal
Sebastien Pradal has joined Envirotainer, a provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, as the new head of Cryosure sales. “Since Pradal has a very solid background within the pharma supply chain, he will be a key player in the implementation of... more
It's never too late for a first in air cargo
Detroit-based air cargo charter provider USA Jet Airlines, a subsidiary of Ascent Global Logistics, which generates more than USD 1 billion in revenue, has taken delivery of the world's first MD-88 full freighter aircraft last week. The former Delta Air Lines passenger... more
The French-Belgian connection
The French Groupe Heppner is taking over the Belgian family-run forwarding and logistics company Dina Logistics which is headquartered in Brussels. With this new purchase, Heppner, which is already represented in the Netherlands by Heppner Hacas, continues its international... more
Rail shuttles to Kehl/Strasbourg increased to seven
The number of container rail shuttles to and from the Kehl and Strasbourg region was increased from five to seven. In November, MMR Intermodal Services went from two to three roundtrips to Strasbourg. Additionally, C3C extended the Alsace Rotterdam Express with a regular service... more
It is not only the carriers
Singapore-based PSA Group from Singapore set a new global record in 2021. Its container volumes handled globally amounted to 91.5 million teu, a surge of 5.6% compared to 2020. The flagship port complex PSA Singapore contributed the lion's share with 37.2 million teu... more