Cool dollies in Abu Dhabi 

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments to complete its cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi (UAE) hub. Manufactured by the Italian company Bombelli Airport... mehr
From Grosvenor to Segro 

Segro, a real estate investment trust based in the UK, has appointed Anna Bond as head of the trust’s western corridor business, to oversee development and asset management in the Thames Valley, including the Slough Trading Estate, Heathrow Airport and the M4 corridor portfolio.... mehr
Testing exhaust emissions in long-haul HGVs 

The EU’s Zefes project is currently exploring options to electrify trucks for long-distance heavy goods transport. To this end, the South Tyrolean logistics company Gruber is collecting data from diesel vehicles on a defined route from Verona (Italy) via the Brenner Pass to... mehr
Preise anpassen: So kann’s gehen 

Für viele Logistiker ist das Navigieren durch wirtschaftlich turbulente Zeiten eine grosse Herausforderung. Denn obwohl sich die Inflation im Vorjahr leicht verringerte, stehen die Unternehmen der Branche weiterhin vor dem Problem deutlicher Kostensteigerungen. Gleichzeitig hält... mehr
Freight train to and from Ukraine 

In partnership with the Ukrainian Railways Ukrzeleznitsa, Metrans, an affiliate of HHLA group, has dispatched the first train crossing the border between Medyka in Poland and Mostyska in Ukraine. The new train service will operate between the Metrans terminal Dabrowa... mehr
Jettainer picks general manager Europe 

Unit Load Device (ULD) management provider Jettainer is moving ahead with its reorganisation, with Gert Pfeifer taking up his new role as general manager Europe on 1 April. Pfeifer’s new responsibilities include developing and implementing a regional sales and operations... mehr
Scottish rail terminal changes hands 

Freightliner (part of G&W UK) has sold its Coatbridge rail terminal in Scotland to logistics giant John G Russell. The takeover will enhance logistics services with the integration of multimodal solutions, improved connectivity, and faster delivery times, the group said.... mehr
Panattoni's Polish project 

Panattoni has completed another investment near the Krakow-Balice international airport. The 21,850 sqm hub has already welcomed its first tenant. A new cargo terminal is being built at the airport, which will boost its transport capacity to 8,000 t per year. Panattoni’s... mehr
New terminal marks next chapter for Duisport 

Duisport Group reported a successful 2023, with an ebit of EUR 24.1 million, slightly up from EUR 22.3 million in 2022. The group’s total performance, including strategic participations, was EUR 331.5 million, nearly matching the previous year's EUR 332.5 million. Container... mehr
Two promotions in the Stef group 

Stef, a provider of transport and logistics services for temperature-controlled food products, has made two appointments to manage its fresh flow transport operations in the Pays-de-la-Loire and western regions. Caroline Menant joined the Stef group in 2006 as part of the... mehr