Revitalising industrial real estate in Hanau 
In a joint venture, Garbe Industrial Real Estate and Bremer Projektentwicklung have acquired a 35,000 sqm plot of real estate in Hanau (Germany). The dismantling and demolition of the existing facilities is expected to start in Q1/2019. After revitalisation, the partners... mehr
Global fleets rise in value says Vessels Value
According to information provided by the research and data mining company Vessels Value (VV), the top ten global fleets have gone up in value by USD 17.6 billion. While the Greek fleet increased its total value by over USD 5 billion in one year, the total asset value of the... mehr
Lineas anchors presence in port of Rotterdam
Lineas has started shunting activities in Maasvlakte-West and thus gained a foothold in the port of Rotterdam. Three locomotives have been put into use on site, and they will be able to manage larger volumes in future. Lineas also runs the last mile service to and from... mehr
Global freight capacity grows by 3.5% in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released full-year 2018 data for global airfreight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) grew by 3.5% compared to 2017. This was significantly lower than the extraordinary 9.7% growth recorded... mehr
Dancet deserts Ralpin
Large shoes to fill: René Dancet, CEO of Ralpin, is leaving the company at his own request to pursue a new career. In a press release, the company paid tribute to Dancet who "has made a significant contribution to the establishment and development of the company and managed... mehr
Sonderwünsche erfüllt 
Die in Moskau beheimatete Air Bridge Cargo Airlines hat letztes Jahr 2% mehr Güter befördert als 2017. Die Diversifizierung des Produktportfolios auf besonders lukrative Geschäftsfelder soll im Jahr des 15. Geburtstages vorangetrieben werden. mehr
Railway association gains new member
Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen (NEE) has already gained three new members this year, one of whom is Rhein Cargo, a major railfreight transport provider. The network has 55 members including private railway companies in Europe and some entities connected to the NEE... mehr
Christian Arndt joins Deugro
Christian Arndt has shouldered the role of senior vice-president – oil & gas logistics at Deugro. He will be responsible for the global development of the company’s oil and gas supply chain business unit. Arndt switched to Deugro from Kuehne + Nagel, where he was SVP... mehr
Schmitz Cargobull passes GDP audit
Pharma clients who are required to demonstrate the safety of their processes in GDP audits every year now have a strong partner in the transport sector. Schmitz Cargobull passed the GDP audit for its Trailer Connect unit and the telematics service portal with flying colours.... mehr
First landing of Air Senegal's future flagship
Air Senegal’s first A330neo has touched down at Blaise-Diagne International Airport in Dakar (DSS). The A330neo, painted in the livery of Air Senegal and named "Casamance", was presented during a ceremony attended by the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall... mehr