Another three years at FRA 
The air cargo centre of the Swiss aviation services company Swissport at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) has successfully re-achieved the Iata Ceiv Pharma certification for yet another three years. The certification represents the industry standard and is no less than a... more
From Knorr-Bremse to Nexxiot
Nexxiot’s board of directors has selected Maximilian Eichhorn as new CEO. Previously vice president digital products and services at Knorr-Bremse, Eichhorn brings experience in steering digital innovation and creating scalable value for transport customers. The two companies... more
Hanoi-Europe train launched
The new service, introduced by Yusen Logistics, is one of the few solutions that uses rail connections between Asean member countries and Europe. Shipments are transported from Hanoi, Vietnam to Chongqing, China by freight trains and transferred to the China-Europe railway... more
Small cargo owners benefit
DP World’s digital platform Sea Rates and Singapore-based CP World Group have seen significant growth in supporting small cargo owners, with bookings and shipment tracking up 39% since last year. The partnership has enhanced Sea Rates’ less than container load (LCL)... more
Representing Belgium and the Netherlands
Rotra Air & Ocean has joined the Waco System network for both Belgium and the Netherlands. The company has amassed over 100 years’ expertise in both countries and runs offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels. Focusing on digital solutions, Rotra has... more
China sends more industry-trains to Europe
Last Saturday, 8 June 2024, China-Europe Express Railway dispatched the first, direct express freight train from Shanghai in China to Düsseldorf and Neuss in Western Germany. Over 100 cities in twelve Eurasian countries are now connected to Shanghai by express rail. A new... more
Three new directors for the board
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has elected Denise Hill (centre), Ian Mallon (left) and Chris Packwood (right) to its board of directors. Denise Hill joined Bifa’s secretariat in April last year, as a member engagement director to oversee and develop the... more
Wärtsilä technology to reduce emissions
Wärtsilä will supply engines, a fuel gas supply system, and thrusters for two new ro-pax ferries that are being built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for La Méridionale, a subsidiary of CMA CGM. These ferries, which are designed to minimise emissions, will operate between... more
Renault Trucks: an ASM for Western Switzerland
Renault Trucks (Switzerland) is strengthening its presence in French-speaking Switzerland. Paolo Sparascio, a new area sales manager (ASM), will take up his position on 1 July 2024 to oversee all sales operations in this region. After completing his apprenticeship as a car... more
Panattoni picks Prajo in Poland
Panattoni has found a new tenant for its park in Warsaw as it leases space to Prajo, a local company that specialises in kitchen utensils. Prajo will use an 8,850 sqm space for its warehousing and retail activities from September 2024. It owns three major brands: Kinghoff,... more