Industry veteran joins ECG 
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has appointed industry veteran Frank Schnelle (pictured) as the successor to Mike Sturgeon, who has decided to retire. Schnelle will join the association in April to begin a planned handover period before Sturgeon steps down.... mehr
Lithium retrofit powers Lafarge tug
Leclanché, known for its energy storage solutions and battery systems for electric and hybrid ships based on lithium-ion cell technology, is supplying a 766 kWh Navius MRS-3 battery system to retrofit Lafarge's nearly 60-year-old pusher tug "Marsouin." The vessel... mehr
Bolloré Logistics expands near LA
Bolloré Logistics has opened a new 10,312 sqm distribution centre near Ontario, California. It is located near the airport and 80.5 km away from Port Los Angeles and Long Beach Port. Dedicated to the luxury and beauty industries, the new opening aims at serving Bolloré... mehr
Was wertvoll ist, fliegt 
BDL-Analyse zur Warenstruktur. Das Flugzeug ist mehr denn je erste Wahl für wertvolle Güter im Austausch zwischen Deutschland und Märkten ausserhalb der EU – bei steigenden Gesamtvolumina. mehr
Trans–Asia rail sub-route in Bangladesh to open in 2024
Bangladesh has introduced a train service via a newly-built bridge over the Padma river. The 86 km railway line links the capital Dhaka and the city of Bhanga in the east with a connection to Mongla port in the southwest. The line is part of the 172 km Dhaka–Jashore railway.... mehr
Products "made in Italy" directly to Japan
MSC Air Cargo has flagged off its first Italian flight from Milan (MXP). Coming from Liège, the B777-200F departed for Tokyo (NRT) last Friday, 6 October 2023. This inaugural flight in the presence of over 35 companies and airport authorities is part of a weekly service of MSC... mehr
Jens Schmale to be the next CEO
Swisslog, a member of the Kuka Group, has appointed Jens Schmale as its next CEO, effective 1 January 2024. He is currently CEO of Swisslog Emea and an experienced logistics veteran. He joined Swisslog in 2020, where he was responsible for the company’s Auto Store business... mehr
More belly capacity for Angolan airline
Taag Angola Airlines is adding the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. The Southwest African carrier currently flies eight B777s 737-700s and six Dash 8-400 to twelve destinations in Africa, Europe, South America, and China. Founded in 1938 and... mehr
ELP delivers further Euro Dual locomotive
Schweerbau is expanding its fleet with a second Euro Dual locomotive from the Swiss leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP). The German rail construction specialist will use it for transporting machinery, materials, and for on-site operations. Delivery is planned for Q4/2024.... mehr
Cargo-Partner: milestones in Eastern Europe
Cargo-Partner has been present in the hubs of Eastern Europe for several decades. Cargo-Partner celebrated its 20th anniversary in Bulgaria on 5 October 2023. Cargo-Partner Bulgaria was founded in October 2003 and initially focused on air freight transport. In 2018, the... mehr