Klaus Goersch to be executive VP and COO 
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, has appointed Klaus Goersch as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Goersch will report to Michael Steen, CEO, Atlas Air Worldwide, and be part of the company’s executive... more
Two heavyweights for Dutch haulier
Bolk Transport is using the two new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 for heavy-duty transports. They replace the predecessor models which have been withdrawn after eight years of service in which they covered around 500,000 km. Equipped with 630 hp and a fluid coupling, the new... more
Cargolux goes live
Global carrier Cargolux has joined the Cargo One, Cargo Ai and Webcargo by Freightos marketplaces to enhance its digital quote and booking offering. The platforms will allow Cargolux to increase its “speed to market” capabilities, offering customers swift, easy, and direct... more
Advanced collaboration in Johannesburg
The city of Ekurhuleni and the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation and coordination of the Aerotropolis development at OR Tambo International Airport (Orita) in Johannesburg. Aerotropolis implements... more
Three days of supply chain discourse
Austria’s Verein Netzwerk Logistik (VNL) recently hosted its second international supply chain community meeting 2024 at Schloss Schönbrunn, bringing together industry players for three days of discussion and exchange of views. Supply chain management was a main focus at the... more
New harbour cranes to serve Florida’s trade hub
Seaport Manatee has enhanced its cargo-handling capacity with the arrival of two Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour cranes, bringing its fleet to seven. Delivered from Antwerp aboard the “M/V Plantijngracht”, these eco-efficient cranes, capable of tandem lifting... more
Averitt: two promotions
Averitt has appointed Rich Egan as its new vice president of international solutions. Egan brings over 40 years of experience in the transport industry and has specialised in international logistics since 1990. He will replace Charlie McGee, who is retiring. Since joining... more
Swissterminal: more services, stable prices
The terminal and CT specialist aims to expand its hinterland links to the European seaports in 2025. The “Schweizerzug” train will continue to provide direct services to the K1700 and K1742 terminals in Antwerp three times a week. Starting next year, all terminals on the... more
Renfe Alquiler buys six e-locos
The Spanish rail rental company has signed a contract with Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler Rail for the purchase of six electric locomotives. The six-axle Euro 6000 multi-system electric locomotives can run on both Iberian broad gauge and European standard gauge lines and haul... more
New MD for Chep Spain
Supply chain solutions provider Chep has named Javier Sánchez as the new managing director of its Spanish branch, effective 1 January 2025. He will lead the Chep’s strategy in the country, which focuses on digitalisation and ensuring an efficient and sustainable shipment of... more