Stefan Anschütz to co-manage Städtler Logistik 
In addition to his role as CEO of Hamburg-based Opheo Solutions, Stefan Anschütz is also joining the management of Nuremberg-based Städtler Logistik with immediate effect. He will share the helm with Michael Reichle, who has headed the traditional company for over 20 years.... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The raglan sleeve is named after the British field marshal Lord Raglan (1788-1855) who lost an arm at the Battle of Waterloo 207 years ago, on 18 June 1815. By ending directly at the neckline on one side, the sleeve is tailored for one-armed wearers. mehr
Austrian partners in the East
The Schwarzmüller Group (Freinberg/Upper Austria) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge, a Tyrolean-based truck sales company. Hochstaffl will take over all sales operations in two Eastern European countries, Romania and Croatia, as well as in... mehr
A321XLR: neither cargo nor Kremlin friendly
The Airbus A321XLR made its first flight in Hamburg yesterday, 15 June 2022. The evolution of the European aircraft manufacturer's medium-haul A321 NEO model advertises a range of 8,700 km, i.e., Rome-New York or Kuala Lumpur-Sydney, which it achieves with efficient engines and... mehr
Den Export trainieren
In Bolivien hat der Aufschwung der Exporte mit Training und Status zu tun. mehr
A new alliance for the Middle East
USA-based Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has inked a partnership agreement with integrated logistics services specialist SAL Saudi Logistics Services. Under the agreement, SAL will provide its services for all GCL companies inside of Saudi Arabia, catering to end-customers in... mehr
Hub in Ontario regains rail access
Rail is coming back to the Thorold Multimodal Hub in Canada: Bioveld Canada and HOPA Ports have signed an agreement with GIO Railways allowing a short line operator to use the track owned by Canadian National Railways (CN) to provide first- and last-mile delivery and transload... mehr
Full steam ahead
According to maritime intelligence provider Sea-Intelligence, the carriers continued to generate a "very strong operating profit" in Q1/2022. CEO Alan Murphy summarised: "The combined operating profit of the global carriers (those that provide financial... mehr
Containerport Group adds to senior leadership team
Containerport Group (CPG), a top ten drayage provider in USA, has appointed Jason Schmelmer (left) as VP, driver experience. TJ Frye (right) has been promoted from head of East region operations to VP, business innovation. Schmelmer was most recently director of national... mehr
Opening European barriers
Axxès, a French specialist in the electronic collection of truck tolls, is joining forces with On Turtle. Under a new agreement, On Turtle's customers will have access to B'moov, a truck toll device used by transport professionals in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Germany,... mehr