A hub for cold chain services in Brisbane 
DHL Global Forwarding recently opened an AUD 17 million (EUR 11 million) location in Brisbane, Queensland, to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export. The 4,880 sqm property houses the largest international cold chain services in Brisbane on 1,700 sqm,... more
American Airlines Cargo picks Clément Fau
American Airlines Cargo has appointed experienced industry professional Clément Fau as its new country sales manager for France. Based at the airline’s French headquarters at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG), he will lead the carrier’s sales team activities in the country... more
Spright selects Blueflite drone platform
Blueflite, an advanced logistics drone, is entering a long-term partnership with Spright, a USA-based drone services provider. Spright has placed options for 40 units of Blueflite’s advanced logistics drone platform with an initial four units to be delivered over the coming... more
CBRE France welcomes Karine Paul-De Neef
CBRE, a commercial real estate consultancy, has appointed Karine Paul-De Neef, MRICS, as director of operations & logistics for its Nantes and Rennes offices. Based in Nantes, she will be responsible for developing leasing and investment in the Atlantic Arc. A native of... more
Port renews Pers certification
North Sea Port (Belgium/the Netherlands) has again been recertified by Ecoports for the environmental management of the port. North Sea Port received its first Port Environmental Review System (Pers) certification in 2018. The certification is valid for two years. Currently, 31... more
Twelve times more car transports in four years
The Craiss Group is expanding its cooperation with a German car manufacturer. The Stuttgart-based company has once again contracted the provider to carry out just-in-time round trips between its Eastern European suppliers and its German production facilities. Within four... more
Large Tier 1 distribution space gained in USA
Yusen Logistics has acquired ownership of Taylored Services, a US multichannel 3PL fulfilment organisation. The deal expands Yusen Logistics’ warehouse network for contract logistics in key distribution areas of USA and further strengthens its end-to-end supply chain portfolio... more
Chapman Freeborn delivers lifesaving aid
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has chartered numerous flights from across the world to deliver humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the 6 February 2023. A second earthquake hit... more
A new green initiative at Port of Gothenburg
The Port of Gothenburg, Scandinavia’s largest port, is looking forward to a great change in its environmental policy. Starting on 1 March 2023, the terminal operator APM Terminals will grant priority passage and handling for electric trucks on the way through the port’s Gate 4... more
Fiege to deploy its first e-trucks
Fiege is planning to put the first four leased battery-powered vehicles into operation for its healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods segments at four of its locations in Germany. The vehicles will help the forwarder move one crucial step closer to its declared goal of... more