Strong air cargo demand continues in May 
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international... more
Dominik Stehle’s return
Logistics industry expert Dominik Stehle is returning to deugro as CCO, where he worked for close to a decade, before holding executive management positions in the heavy lift shipping industry. In his new role, Stehle will report directly to the Co-CEO, ensuring a unified... more
New ZIM service: no queues for import pickup
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced the launch of its new service, ZIM Central China Xpress (ZX2), connecting Central China to the US West Coast, starting on 3 July. ZX2 will offer a 13-day transit time from Ningbo to Los Angeles. Features include dedicated berths... more
Hapag-Lloyd's terminals rebrand for growth
Effective from 1 July, Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division will be rebranded as Hanseatic Global Terminals, reflecting its growth ambitions and maritime tradition. Based in Rotterdam and operational since June 2023, this independent unit aims to enhance... more
Rail delivers Russian rapeseed oil to China
Delo Group has launched a rail service for the shipment of agricultural products from Krasnoyarsk in Sibiria, Russia, to Xi’an in Shaanxi Province, China. The train runs along a new land route, crossing the Zabaikalsk (Russia) -Manchuria (China) border. The first train was... more
Dachser’s 20th anniversary in Austria
When it founded Dachser Austria 20 years ago, the German family-owned company expanded its international network and set a new milestone for successful and sustainable growth. The Austrian national company now runs nine offices in the country, employs almost 700 people and... more
Consolidating cool shipments
Swissport Basel opened its new "Cool + Connect" terminal on 27 June 2024. The facility is designed to ensure the integrity of pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive goods (2-8°C) throughout the loading process. By consolidating shipments from the same... more
GW on two wheels
Between 3 and 7 July, Gebrüder Weiss (GW) will be showcasing its bicycle logistics solutions at the Eurobike 2024 in Frankfurt am Main. GW is active in the bicycle logistics market and supports professional and amateur cycling events such as the Tour of Austria and the... more
London Gateway augments rail capacity by 50%
DP World has added two new rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes to its London Gateway rail terminal, increasing rail capacity by 50%. These cranes, operational from mid-August, will boost box handling capacity by 75% and support the growing demand for rail connections and... more