Qatar Airways Cargo picks Liesbeth Oudkerk 
Liesbeth Oudkerk joins Qatar Airways Cargo as senior vice-president, cargo sales and network planning, with a special focus on digital transformation. An asset to the next generation project, Oudkerk brings over 25 years of experience in the airline sector, having worked for... more
Risk of freight being shifted back to roads
Swiss ro-mo operator Ralpin welcomes the decision of the Federal Council to continue the ro-mo link between Freiburg in Germany and Novara in Italy beyond 2023 (ITJ Daily 3 October 2022). However, the original plan was to continue operation until the end of 2028 and not only... more
UPS chooses Romina Lorenzo
UPS has appointed Romina Lorenzo as its new country manager in Spain and Portugal, where she will be responsible for operations, business development and strategy. Lorenzo assumes this new position after more than 16 years of experience at UPS, working in the area of finance... more
Stronger throughput in European ports
In August 2022, the container throughput index published by the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) soared to 127.4 points from the 126.5 points (seasonally adjusted) registered the month before, according to... more
E-locos increase capacity and train speed
The Finnish private operator Fenniarail has signed an agreement with the German manufacturer Siemens for the purchase of four-axle electric Vectron locomotives. The deal includes the delivery of one locomotive by the end of October 2023 with the option for additional... more
Products and publicity in the skies
During the opening ceremony of 17th Paris Motor Show exactly 100 years ago, on 4 October 1922, André Citroën (1878-1935) achieved a media coup when two aeroplanes wrote the word "Citroën" 5 km into the sky above the French capital. For the new advertising channel,... more
La Spezia pushing Eurokai Group
The Eurokai Group's results surged strongly in H1/2022, due in particular to growth of throughput in Italy’s La Spezia container terminal. The group’s revenues increased by 10.6% to EUR 131.1 million compared to EUR 117.2 million in H1/2021. Net profit for H1/2022 amounted... more
Exploding costs boost turnover
Q2/2022 brought exploding costs for the German transport logistics industry, which were partly reflected in rising freight prices. These climbed by 14% compared to Q1/2022. According to the latest economic analysis of the BGL (Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und... more
Central European business exceeds expectations
UK-based freight transport company Xpediator has reported its unaudited interim results for H1/2022. Revenues went up significantly by 33% to GBP 189.3 million (H1/2021: GBP 126.6 million). The company spoke of "continued positive trading in the Central Eastern European... more
Cargohub’s new app ready for full operation
Schiphol-based cargo IT solution provider Cargohub has been testing its ULD management system with Menzies, Geodis, Ceva Logistics and IP Handlers and GSA Euro Cargo Aviation. Now close to full operation, the new app is completely digital, eliminating errors, saving time... more