Sigrid Nikutta to lead DB Cargo 
The supervisory board of Deutsche Bahn (DB) has approved the restructuring of its management board. Sigrid Nikutta, CEO of Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), Germany’s largest local public transport company, will be joining DB’s managing board. DB’s supervisory board appointed... mehr
Röhlig Logistics expands its global network
In Mexico, Röhlig has acquired 100% of the shares in its previous joint venture. "We now operate independently in the Mexican market under the Röhlig brand," says Michael Gerding, managing director of Röhlig Mexico. "Mexico is an important industrial location... mehr
More software, less hardware
Descartes Systems Group, a major player in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that EgyptAir Cargo is using the "Descartes Velocity Mail" solution to streamline air mail transportation across its growing international network. By... mehr
Modernised rail stretch to increase speed and axle load
Lithuania railways has awarded Eurovia Lietuva and UAB the EUR 51.1 million contract for the construction of the second way in the section Livintai – Gaiziunai. The stretch is situated within the most important corridor IXB, which connects the main cargo and logistics centre of... mehr
Red Sea Terminal focuses on ULCS
The Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has purchased two ship-to- shore (STS) cranes supplied by ZPMC in Shanghai, China. The new cranes, each with a 70 m reach and a 52 m high, represent an investment of approximately USD 22 million and will be able... mehr
New appointment for Celebi Aviation Holding
Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India has been the pioneer of its industry in providing cargo operations for its customers. In this regard and in keeping with the “promote within” culture, Celebi has announced that Ibrahim Burak Kurt, who began his career at Celebi... mehr
Cargo-partner uses Spot's time slot management
The Austrian logistics services provider cargo-partner has being working with the cloud-based chain management platform Spot since 2000. The company uses the steadily increasing number of functions to optimise its cooperation with its customers and partners along the entire... mehr
Turkish Cargo gains security status
Turkish Cargo is entitled to the Group A “TAPA (transported asset protection association) FSR" certificate created to reduce the loss in the international supply chain and based on the security of facilities. TÜV Rheinland, which provides independent audit services, has... mehr
Electric trucks for urban traffic
Volvo Trucks has begun to sell its electric trucks Volvo FL and Volvo FE in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands. The two electric vehicle models were developed in Gothenburg (Sweden) in close cooperation with selected customers. Serial production is... mehr
Bremenports extends lobbying activities
The ports of Bremen are intensifying their lobbying activities in the west and south of Germany. The port management company bremenports has signed contracts with Hartwig Weidt and Christoph Kernen to promote Bremen’s interests in these destinations. Other representatives are... mehr