FCS now powered by renewable energy 
Frankfurt Cargo Services’ (FCS) operations in Germany are now 100% powered by renewable energy, in line with the ‘Our Sustainable Flight Path’ programme of its parent company Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The switch to renewable power, a core part of WFS’ environmental,... more
New CEO in Switzerland for Allianz Trade
Allianz Trade, a leading credit insurance enterprise, has appointed Jan Möllmann as its new CEO in Switzerland. He will take charge of all activities in the country on 1 January. Möllmann, previously director MMCD and a member of the executive board for several years, has... more
Big plans for Poti in Georgia
Poti Sea Port, the largest gateway in Georgia for exports, imports and international transit, is being enhanced by its Danish management company APM Terminals. The hub recently witnessed the maiden call of the new ‘Poti Türkiye Feeder’ service (PTF) from Istanbul by the shipping... more
A part of a stock market index
Logista, a major distribution company in southern Europe, has been selected by the Ibex Technical Advisory Committee (CAT) to join the Ibex 35, a domestic and international reference index of the Spanish stock market. The company will be included in the selection from 19... more
E-tipper for more sustainability in Swedish mine
An electric Scania heavy tipper recently commenced operations in the LKAB mine in Malmberget, northern Sweden. The electric heavy tipper transports residual products and weighs a total of 49 t, including load. It’s the first of its kind in the mining industry, Scania... more
Flying gifts for Ethiopians in need
Boeing, through its ‘Humanitarian Delivery Flight Program’ launched in 1992, and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline's three recently delivered Boeing B737-8s to transport 5.4 t of supplies to Ethiopia.... more
Hübner group reorganises management
The Hübner group is repositioning itself with a reorganised management board, which will consist of Uwe Bittroff, Ingolf Cedra, Kai Mentel und Claus Schäfer (from the left). Uwe Bittroff has already headed the bus gangway systems unit in the business division mobility road... more
A bridgehead in Hamburg
Xstaff, a company formed in 2016 by the firms Coop Schweiz and the Belgian Colruyt Group, will open a new location in Hamburg on 1 January 2023. The international purchasing network of over 50 service providers in Europe and Asia represents the interests of its clients by... more
Another India-West Med connection
The Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is about to start a new direct India–Middle East-West Med service, connecting India to the Western Mediterranean. Transit times from Mundra will see vessels reach Genoa in 19 days and Valencia in 23; Nhava Sheva to... more
Shortline railroad for a steel mill
The US class III operator, the Winchester and Western Railroad (W&W), an affiliate of Omnitrax, has signed an agreement to serve a new steel mill in West Virginia run by the Commercial Metals Company (CMC), the largest manufacturer of steel reinforcing bar (rebar) in North... more