A manager for major and fleet customers 
Pascal Schmutz was appointed key account manager at Renault Trucks (Switzerland) in Dietikon on 1 July. Here, his main focus will be on major and fleet customers. Schmutz brings with him the experience he has gained in over eleven years, mainly at Galliker Transport,... more
Gruber and Siemens choose e-trucks
The electric truck has taken over transports within a radius of 100 km for Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s plant for low-voltage switchgear in Leipzig, Germany. Gruber Logistics’ vehicle covers an average of 250 km a day or 60,000 km a year - with zero emissions. It is fuelled... more
From China to Europe by block train
Cargo-Partner has successfully completed several large-scale shipments by block train from China to Eastern Europe and a time critical transport by air from India to Poland. The logistics company shipped 157 containers from six locations in China to Poland, Hungary and Romania.... more
"Smart Facility" certification for "Smartist" terminal
Turkish Cargo has received the Iata Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification (Sfoc) for the "Smartist" terminal, confirming that its operational procedures comply with Iata regulations (Iata cargo handling manual, dangerous goods regulations, ULD regulations,... more
Lagermax expands in green logistics
Lagermax has acquired Ambach Entsorgung, thus strengthening its green logistics division. The group announced the takeover on 16 July. Ambach is headquartered in Pichl bei Wels, Austria, and has been working on waste management and recycling solutions since 2002. With more... more
Returning to Leschaco and Asia
Jens Osterwald has been appointed as the new managing director for Leschaco (Malaysia). He will assume his new role in Malaysia on 1 September. Osterwald began his professional career in 2005 with a three-year dual study programme at Leschaco's headquarters in Bremen. From... more
Join the Business Run community in Hamburg
Together with its sponsors Emission + by Envservice, Rolls-Royce Solutions and its media partners Hansa, Marpro and ITJ International Transport Journal, Flenzies invites you to participate at the 61st Business Run during SMM in Hamburg, on 4 September. This is an opportunity... more
“Putting people centre stage” 
In conversation with Jeanne Graf, managing director of Riege Software Switzerland. The approach of Riege Software, a logistics IT firm founded in Germany in 1985, is encapsulated in the motto “digital logistics with a human heart.” In June Jeanne Graf took over as manager of its... more
Innovative full-service provider
New headquarters and a new generation in charge at SG Spedition in Beringen. A lot has happened at SG Spedition of late. Thomas and Florian Gabele are the members of the next generation who have taken over the operational business. In addition, the relocation of an industrial... more
Massive pressure on the margins
In conversation with Rolf Hadolt, owner and managing director of the Hadolt Group. ITJ correspondent Josef Müller filed this rather personal report from his visit to Graz, where he was warmly welcomed by Rolf Hadolt. The manager is optimistic about business this year,... more