New managing director for Europe 
Scannell Properties, an American real estate and investment company, has named Heiko Richter as managing director. Since January 2019, Richter has been responsible for establishing and promoting the company’s business in Germany. His focus is on serving major customers and... more
Almost 122 million EPAL load carriers
In 2018 the European Pallet Association (EPAL) achieved another positive result with 121.8 million EPAL load carriers produced and repaired. This is an increase of 5.2% compared to the previous year. Considering production and repairs separately, 93.9 million EPAL load carriers... more
Four cranes for two of Yilport's Latin American terminals
Yilport Holding, headquartered in Turkey, now number twelve in the ranking of global container terminal and port operators, recently ordered four mobile harbour cranes for two terminals in Latin America. Two of the cranes will be deployed in Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) as... more
Saudia Cargo in first Saudi international air show
Under the umbrella of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), Saudi Airlines Cargo participated alongside the other subsidiaries in the first Saudi international air show, which took place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from 12 March until today, 14 March 2019. The airline's booth... more
Partnership between Germany and Austria
Deutsche Post DHL Group has formed a partnership with Austrian Post. Under the agreement, which is still subject to review by the German and Austrian competition authorities, Austrian Post will deliver parcels sent by DHL customers to Austria. Once the partnership has been... more
Iain Barton appointed executive vice president
Imperial Logistics has appointed Iain Barton to the newly-created position of executive vice president healthcare. Barton, who is currently Imperial Logistics’ healthcare strategy executive based in Cape Town (South Africa), is the latest addition to the recently introduced... more
80% of freight trains on Rail Baltica will be intermodal
Two to three cargo trains per hour will run at a maximum speed up to 120 km/h on the Rail Baltica line in future, according to the company’s operation plan for 2026-2056 published by promoter RB Rail. The axle load of the trains is estimated at 25 t and the length of trains... more
BRU becomes CSQ member and welcomes Sichuan Airlines
Following 179 freight forwarders and 18 cargo terminal operators around the world, Brussels airport (BRU) has become the latest hub and first European airport to sign up to The International Air Cargo Association Tiaca's tool called cargo service quality (CSQ).The online rating... more
Big Four for biofuel
It is an unusual coalition: Ikea Transport & Logistics Services, CMA CGM, the Good Shipping Program and the Port of Rotterdam will cooperate in an innovative partnership to test and scale the use of sustainable marine bio-fuel oil. The test will start with a trial bunkering... more
Improved hinterland connections for the northern ports
CTS and IGS Intermodal will launch new intermodal shuttle services in Germany, linking up the maritime ports of Hamburg und Bremerhaven with the CTS Terminal in Cologne’s Niehl port. To begin with, the container trains will run three times per week and direction. The import... more