Rhenus grows in Belgium 
Rhenus Partnership is expanding its reach into Belgium by acquiring DGA Shipping, thus enhancing its services on the river Rhine. Rhenus previously held 45% of DGA; now it owns 100%, following the sale of shares by HGK Shipping, which is reallocating its investments. DGA... more
Seven new trucks for Dutch haulier
The international haulage company Vonk & Co in the Netherlands has put seven out of 13 new Mercedes-Benz Ategos into operation. The carrier will use these trucks with box bodies to replace units that have been in service for over nine years. The new vehicles make daily... more
LIS to stage eleventh telematics event
Logistische Informationssysteme (LIS) is preparing the eleventh installment of its own logistics fair, T-Matik. The event is planned for the beginning of June, when it will bring together industry experts from telematics and logistics in Greven, Germany. "Increasing... more
Shifting global HQ to Singapore
Bigyellowfish, a platform that specialises in behavioural risk management for safety-critical frontline industries, such as maritime, has appointed Linda Sorensen as co-founder and chief commercial officer (CCO), whilst working on a plan to relocate its global headquarters to... more
Highly scalable cargo model for LCCs
Following the signature of an MOU in November last year, Teleport, an integrated logistics solutions provider based in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), announced that it will be managing the exclusive commercial rights of the belly space of Vietjet Air Cargo's four times weekly New... more
Promoting digitalisation in container shipping
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) to enhance digital standardisation in the container shipping industry. DCSA, which is composed of major container shipping companies representing 70% of global trade, aims to... more
More rail capacity to open up new markets
Fenniarail has ordered two more Vectron electric locomotives from Siemens, which are scheduled to be delivered in early 2026. The Finnish private rail operator put the first Vectron into commercial service in late autumn 2023. Currently, Fenniarail’s locomotive fleet is... more
A freshly baked hub
Caudron Meunerie has moved into its new warehouse, further enhancing its flour delivery capabilities. The company serves the French bakery and food industry, including four out of ten bakeries in the Paris region. The relocation from its previous hub in Bretigny-sur-Orge to... more
A new partnership in Boston
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at another major airport gateway in North America. The new three-year agreement will see WFS, a member of Sats Group, handle cargo onboard SAS flights to and from Boston. The... more
A whole new leadership team
When Ascent Global Logistics, a provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services, was acquired by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital in December 2023, Ascent CEO Paul J. Martins formed a new executive leadership. Martins has served at the... more