157 GDP certifications 
157 of DB Schenker’s pharma stations have received a good distribution practice certification, strengthening its position in the medical goods market in America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s life+ portfolio now has the logistics capacity to cover 80% of global healthcare... mehr
Red Sea: EU tankers take the long route
In 2023, EU sanctions on Russian oil exports resulted in a 10% increase in average sailing distances for EU tanker imports, says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco. Attacks on ships in the Red Sea area further lengthened average sailing distances by 16% and... mehr
Dachser boosts food logistics
With the acquisition of Brummer Logistik, Dachser is strengthening its presence in Austria’s food logistics market. The takeover includes the entire operating business of the Brummer Group, which was founded in 1977 and generated a turnover of EUR 128 million in 2023.... mehr
Special container for green intermodal transport
With its 20 ft (6 m) long containers, Innofreight City Logistics is offering an eco-friendlier alternative for gypsum transports from the mining company Knauf in Austria. 120 t of building materials, excavated material and rubble can be shipped per double wagon in combined... mehr
Cathay Cargo resumes freighter service
One week ago, Cathay Cargo welcomed its first freighter flight to Ho Chi Minh City after four years, following its suspension in December 2019 due to the pandemic. The weekly flight, CX3148, will operate from Ho Chi Minh City every Thursday, with the freighter starting from... mehr
Green light for Port 2000's river access channel
The administrative court in Rouen, France, has dismissed a summary motion to suspend work on the river access channel to Port 2000 in Le Havre, allowing Haropa Port to continue preparatory work on the embankment. The project, supported by the Normandy regional authority, the... mehr
Yamaha's new supply chain partner
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA has chosen Shippeo as its strategic partner to improve its supply chain visibility in multiple modes. Shippeo provides real-time transportation visibility and will be supporting Yamaha in its ocean, rail, and road operations. The platform... mehr
Lineage improves cross-border services
The new cross-border programme aims to provide more options for customers looking for end-to-end cold chain solutions in the North American market. It expands existing transport services, including access to multiple delivery points and terminals. Canadian and US networks will... mehr
FedEx picks new MD for Thailand
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp,. has appointed Sasathorn Phaspinyo as the new managing director of FedEx Express Thailand. He succeeds Tien-Long Woon, who had overseen FedEx operations in Thailand since 2019 and was appointed managing director for the company’s... mehr
Tamex is born
Extrans Global has established a joint venture with TAM Group, a global GSSA company based in Hong Kong, to expand its GSA business. On 21 March, an opening ceremony was held at the Extrans Korea office, attended by executives from both companies. As a result, starting from... mehr