Changing of the guard at Royal Mail Group 
International Distributions Services (IDS) has named Emma Gilthorpe as CEO of Royal Mail Group. She will join the company on 1 May 2024 and will work closely with Martin Seidenberg, Group CEO of IDS, before assuming responsibility for Royal Mail Group in the summer. During this... mehr
IAG Cargo to return to Abu Dhabi
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is starting its summer schedule which will increase the number of services between the carrier’s core hubs in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin to destinations worldwide. As part of the new schedule,... mehr
A year of growth for Thessaloniki
In a successful FY 2023, Thessaloniki Port Authority (THPA) saw its consolidated revenue increase to EUR 85.9 million. The container terminal led the growth with a 12% rise in revenue to EUR 59.8 million. Significant developments included the construction of the... mehr
Pan-American expansion
The American freight carrier Estes has announced multiple expansions in South Carolina, Nevada, and New Jersey and added three new terminals to its portfolio, which are all are recent acquisitions that were retrofitted for the company’s operations. The terminals in Reno NV... mehr
Border pre-registration zone in Coqelles ready
The pre-registration building on Eurotunnel’s French terminal in Coqelle, has been completed. This represents a major step in meeting the 6 October deadline when the entry/exit system will come into force, the Channel tunnel concessionaire Getlink said. The pre-registration... mehr
First CFO at Loxxess
Loxxess, a medium-sized provider of complex logistics and value-adding services based in Tegernsee, south of Munich, continues to expand its management. Robert Mauermann assumed the new position of chief financial officer this month. Mauermann, who holds a doctorate in... mehr
Building a regional blended-wing-body aircraft
London-headquartered aircraft lessor Monte Aircraft Leasing will provide financing options for the "Kona" aircraft currently being developed by Natilus. The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly transport solutions while meeting the increasing... mehr
A hydrogen corridor from Bilbao to Amsterdam
At a high-profile meeting in Amsterdam, which was held in the presence of the kings of the Netherlands and Spain, the port of Bilbao showcased its role in developing a European renewable hydrogen corridor with the port of Amsterdam. The aim of the initiative is to advance the... mehr
Covid's heavy toll on container shipping
The global container market saw a subdued growth of only 1.5% from 2019 to 2023, reaching 173.5 million teu, which was 24.6 million teu below the potential without the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco. The pandemic severely... mehr
US railroads extend partnership
The agreement builds upon three decades of STG and Union Pacific (UP) working together to deliver goods and products to consumers. The new contract will help STG with its growth trajectory, the logistician said. Moving freight by rail offers a variety of benefits, including... mehr