Bluebox Systems picks new global sales manager
Bluebox Systems, a developer of intelligent air cargo tracking solutions, has hired Usman Khan as global sales manager. The logistics and technology expert will be based in London and report directly to the Bluebox Systems management team. Khan started his logistics career... mehr
Block trains from Shenyang to Moscow
Transcontainer has launched import cargo services from China to Russia via the Suifenhe - Grodekovo border-crossing point. The line connects Shenyang, China and Selyatino in the Moscow Region. The first train was loaded with 124 teu of passenger cars. Transit time is about 20... mehr
Maurice Unck to succeed Bob van Ierland
Post NL has appointed Maurice Unck as director of mail services in the Netherlands, effective 1 January 2024. Unk will also join the company’s executive committee. Unck is currently general manager and CEO of RET, a public transport company serving the Rotterdam region. His... mehr
Spot rate at its lowest in more than three years
According to the latest weekly market analysis from Clive Data Services, part of Xeneta, the global air cargo spot rate flattened to USD 2.19 per kg in August, its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. Of ten major trade lanes, only China-USA and Southeast Asia-USA... mehr
Die Supply Chain und Mutter Natur
Mehr Naturkatastrophen fordern höheren Tribut. Früher ging es vor allem die Rückversicherer an. Heute aber müssen alle Akteure der Supply Chain vermehrt auf die Auswirkungen von Naturkatastrophen achten. Niedrige Wasserstände sind aktuell erneut Thema. mehr
First Danish company to receive 24-hour e-trucks
Danfoss is introducing nine fully electric Volvo HGVs for its services in Denmark. The truck manufacturer has already delivered the first three units. With this new equipment, the haulier will be the first company in Denmark to have a 24-hour truck in operation. When fully... mehr
US air forwarders now halfway to Europe
The Washington-based air forwarders' association AFA has welcomed Icelandair Cargo to its 200-strong member base, as it focuses on extending its membership to include Europe-based companies with a US office. Icelandair Cargo joins the AFA as the carrier embarks on the... mehr
Tackling Rubgy World Cup logistics
The Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place from 8 September to 28 October 2023, in France. Geodis has been chosen as official freight carrier for the tournament. The Geodis group has assigned around 140 employees to the operational organisation of this event. In all, some 80... mehr
FedEx to open new facility in Istanbul
FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has signed an agreement to build a new global air transit facility at IGA Istanbul Airport (IST) by November 2024, reflecting the rapid rise of IST as a strategic cargo hub connecting businesses across six continents. Its... mehr
Fesco's H1/2023 performance
Russia's Fesco Transportation Group recorded significant growth across various sectors in H1/2023. International cargo shipping rose by 30% to 199,000 teu compared to H1/2022. Intermodal transport saw a 25% increase, reaching 306,000 t teu, while coastal shipping surged by 17%,... mehr