Swapping trailers halfway 
The European association of international freight forwarders Elvis and the software developer Mansio are jointly setting up a network for full truck loads which will enable providers to exchange their trailers halfway along the journey. At the start, the transport concept is... mehr
TT Club bolsters commitment to loss prevention
With the publication of the 300th edition of its monthly advisory TT Talk, international freight transport insurance specialist TT Club reports the appointment of additional experts for its loss prevention. Josh Finch (left) has joined as logistics risk manager and Neil Dalus... mehr
Thessaloniki and Ashdod bond
The Port Authority of Thessaloniki and Ashdod Port Company, Israel, have inked a new agreement. The new cooperation focuses on innovation, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity and operational efficiency. At the same time, both parties are planning joint initiatives to... mehr
Complementing Mediterranean network
Carbox, a division of the Tarros Group, has opened its first location in Egypt, Carbox Egypt, in the port of Alexandria. The establishment of this office follows the model of the company's first Moroccan headquarters in Casablanca. Silvano Maggi, Carbox managing director,... mehr
E-tractor passes first test
The logistics company Duvenbeck has tested an all-electric terminal tractor at its site in Rastatt, Germany. It is to be used to move uncoupled semi-trailers on a factory site. The terminal tractor manufactured by Terberg, a producer of specialised utility vehicles, carried... mehr
A double anniversary for Intrapass
Anis Khan, CEO of Intrapass, a logistics provider at Zurich Airport, was able to celebrate a double anniversary at the beginning of August: the 18th year of his company, but also his own 65th birthday. During a gala dinner, the guests heard the story of Khan’s career.... mehr
Changes at the helm of Dachser food logistics
Alfred Miller, who has been managing director of Dachser food logistics for more than a decade, is retiring at the end of the year. Alexander Tonn, COO Road Logistics, will take over as managing director of the business unit from 1 January 2024. "As an outstanding... mehr
Schweizer KMU internationaler 
Zum 50-Jahr-Jubiläum von Swiss Export. Seit der Gründung 1973 und der Neubenennung 2003 hat Swiss Export als Vertreter der international tätigen Schweizer KMU seine Dienstleistungen ausdifferenziert. mehr
Eine Passage zu Passar
In der Schweiz arbeiten Duano und K&S Informatik neu zusammen. Ab diesem Jahr macht der Schweizerische Zoll mit seiner Umstellung auf das neue System Passar ernst, das Im- und Exportunternehmen einführen müssen. Hierzu sprach Christian Doepgen mit Philipp Muster von Duano und... mehr
«Wir sind keine Sofa-Spedition»
Zur Ausrichtung und den Geschäftsfeldern eines Nischenplayers wie Müller-Gysin in Basel. Wie im Fussball sei in der Spedition gegen finanzstarke Konzerne kein Kraut gewachsen, kann man oft hören. Dass Erfahrung und Spezialisierung dennoch kleine Speditionen auf Spur halten... mehr