Gebrüder Weiss wins Hermes award for transport security 
For its recently developed safety system “transport security Standard (TSS)” the company Gebrüder Weiss has been awarded the "Hermes.transport.logistics.prize" in the category supply chain management. “This award acknowledges the high safety standards we guarantee... more
Albatros Express augments hinterland offers
Transfracht is increasing the frequencies of its hinterland train service Albatros Express on the Ulm (Germany) and Salzburg (Austria) routes. The company will operate an additional export departure from the two cities to Hamburg as from 10 June, and will connect all major... 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
Four new consulting and sales experts
Wistra, a developer of load securing aids, has enhanced its consulting expertise and expanded its international sales sector with the addition of four commercial vehicle experts, namely Torben Schwenk, Frédéric Flamand and Corrado Camossi. The fourth person, Christian Wesemann,... 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
Pertamina to order A400M for Pelita Air subsidiary
According to local media, the state-owned Indonesian oil company Pertamina intends to purchase A400 cargo aircraft. They shall be operated by the company’s subsidiary Pelita Air Service, which could deploy them to transport cargo to Papua and other remote regions of the island... more
Acquired railcars strengthen intermodal business
The European rail car leasing company Ermewa has acquired 154 additional railcars from the European rolling stock company Rosco Bohemia, a member of the Czecho Slovak Group (CSG). The acquisition reinforces Ermewa’s presence in the intermodal business especially in Germany,... 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
Mahan Air makes a comeback to Saint-Petersburg
Starting today, 3 May 2019, Mahan Air is offering regular scheduled services on the route between Tehran Imam Khomeini (Iran) and Saint-Petersburg (Russia). An A310 aircraft will operate the route twice a week. The Iranian carrier, which has recently banned from... more
Swedish carrier runs new shuttle for furniture dealer
Under a new contract with Ikea, Green Cargo recently operated its first rail shuttle service from Älmhult and Torsvik to Arsta (all Sweden). The shuttle runs six days per week and supplies goods to department stores and warehouses in the greater Stockholm and Uppsala... more