Geis acquires majority stake in Quehenberger 
The Geis Group, headquartered in Germany, is taking over 66% of the shares of Austria-based Quehenberger Logistics with retroactive effect from 1 January 2023. The remaining 34% are held by the previous majority owner Christian Fürstaller. As CEO of Quehenberger Logistics,... more
Ian Morgan joins ECS Group
ECS Group has appointed Ian Morgan to the newly created position of group commercial director for USA, effective 1 May 2023. Morgan joins ESC from Qatar Airways Cargo, where he was vice president cargo for the Americas. In his new role, Morgan will assume a wide range of... more
Malta Freeport Terminal’s extension plan
At a press conference with Silvio Schembri, Malta’s minister for the economy, EU funds and lands, Malta Freeport Terminals CEO Alex Montebello presented the terminals’ extension plan. For Montebello, “the Terminal Two extension will consolidate our reputation as a major... more
JAL to bring back maindeck capacity
Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to introduce three Boeing 767-300ER freighters. This will be the first time in 13 years that the airline will operate its own freighters. Starting sequentially from the end of FY/2023, the aircraft will be offering international flights... more
Faster deliveries between Germany and Ireland
Carousel, a European time-critical in-night logistics specialist, has launched a new air cargo route between Hannover, Germany, and Dublin, Ireland. The service was developed following consultation with existing customers requiring the shortest possible time between order... more
Large order placed for Class 3 EV trucks
Mullen Automotive, a USA-based emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has received an order for 1,000 trucks from vehicle dealer Randy Marion Automotive Group (RMA). The deliveries will commence in August 2023. The purchase order is valued at USD 63 million.... more
Roundtable at Stockholm Norvik Port
Stockholm Norvik Port recently hosted a roundtable of industrial, municipal and regulatory agency representatives organised by the County Administrative Board of Stockholm and Ports of Stockholm. The discussion focused on fossil fuel-free transport and the needs of shipping... more
Fedex enhances same-day delivery service in Korea
Fedex Express (Fedex) is enhancing its inbound shipment service to better serve customers outside Seoul and the Greater Seoul area. Customers can now enjoy same-day delivery (available in Fedex direct service area only, some of vendor service areas are excluded) on flight... more
MEM promotes Terry Blue to president/CEO
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) board of commissioners has selected Terry Blue as its next president and CEO. Blue, who is currently executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer, will succeed Scott Brockman, who will retire on 31... more
Hungary to receive first Effi Shunter
The Chemical giant Borsod Chem is acquiring Hungary’s first Effi Shunter 1000. With the latest order, Czechian manufacturer CZ Loko has now sold more than 50 series-produced units of this four-axle shunting locomotive. Borsod Chem, which operates its own internal rail... more