Challenge Group acquires TRG 
Challenge Group, the logistics recruitment and distribution company backed by Praetura, has acquired TRG Logistics to form one of the largest independent providers of HGV drivers and warehouse staff in the UK. The undisclosed deal will see the two companies merge to become... more
Agility signs PCCA partnership
Agility has signed a two-year logistics partnership agreement with Porsche Motorsports for the eight-weekend Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) racing series. Agility Fairs & Events has been the official logistics partner for the PCCA since 2016. With this partnership,... more
Consultant supports the key transition 
An management team seeking to take over its own firm is always a sensitive undertaking. Michael Bubendorf, of Ozean Brokerage & Shipping, and Hannes Caj, a partner with Zetra International, spoke about their experience in this field with the ITJ’s Christian Doepgen. more
UPS grows in international segment
UPS has announced that its Q1/2019 earnings were strengthened by higher-quality revenue and benefits from investments in its global network. Consolidated revenue increased to USD 17.2 billion, driven by gains in average daily volume and higher-quality revenue. US domestic... more
Logistics support for offshore platform
Rhenus Offshore Logistics completed the first supply trip to the Borssele Alpha offshore platform in the Dutch North Sea on 23 April. Rhenus has shouldered all the supply logistics for its customer, HSM Offshore, during the installation work on the Borssele project and is... more
Dedicated aerospace warehouse opens in Hamburg
Bolloré Logistics has opened a dedicated aerospace warehouse in Hamburg. The new hub is strategically located next to the port of Hamburg and a few kilometres from the production sites of major aircraft manufacturers and OEM suppliers. Thanks to direct access to the German... more
Shifting capacities
British companies, driven by their fear of Brexit bottlenecks, are busy filling their warehouses. This has provided goods traffic between the UK and the continent with a bit of a fillip. In the meantime the mainland is experiencing declining demand for load space. more
Continental Cargo Carriers invests in fleet
The specialist full and part-load operator, Continental Cargo Carriers (CCC), has invested a six-figure sum in 35 new trailers to modernise its fleet. The new trailers will join the company’s current fleet of 270 trailers, maintaining the reliability of its reputable road... more
Craiss sets up joint venture with ITK
The German logistics company Albert Craiss is enlarging its business field and now offers services in the air and sea freight sector. To this end, the Baden-Württemberg-based service provider is setting up a joint venture named LSA Logistics Sea & Air with ITK... more
Challenging quarter for Ceva
Ceva has announced its Q1/2019 results. The service provider increased its revenue by 1.1% in constant currencies to USD 1.698 billion in the period under review. On a reported basis, the Q1 revenue declined by 5.2% year-on-year due to the negative conversion of foreign... more