EPG acquires Groenewout
The owner-managed German logistics consulting company EPG Consulting has acquired the majority shares of Groenewout, thus enhancing its existing network of 22 locations and 900 employees. Groenewout was founded in 1966 and now is a consulting specialist in Belgium, the... mehr
Chapman Freeborn picks James Edwards
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed James Edwards as general manager – UK. Joining Chapman Freeborn with a wealth of aviation experience, Edwards has worked with companies such as Airways Aviation, British Airways and... mehr
Auf UIC-Spur bis Katalonien
Beschleunigung von Spaniens Bahn-Anschluss an Europa durch DB-Tochter. Das Umachsen oder die Umladung auf die iberische Breitspur (1668 mm) ist ein Bremsklotz für den Bahnverkehr zwischen beiden Seiten der Pyrenäen. Transfesa hat zu Jahresbeginn erstmals die UIC-Strecke (1435... mehr
2023 Rock Stars of the supply chain award
UWL, a top-10 American-owned NVOCC and global logistics solutions provider, reports that Jane Colazzo, senior vice president, strategic development at UWL, has been honoured with the 2023 Rock Stars of the supply shain award presented by Food Logistics. This award recognises... mehr
Qatar Airways doubles cargo capacity in Munich
Qatar Airways Cargo is doubling its capacity at Munich airport. All four flights between Germany's fourth biggest air cargo gateway and Doha are operated on behalf of the logistics company DB Schenker. One of the carrier's new rotations continues from Munich to Chicago Rockford,... mehr
One more step towards decarbonisation
Bolloré Logistics Belgium recently introduced a rotation of trucks running on biofuel to offer a transport solution that cuts CO2 emissions and thus reduces the carbon footprint. The haulier uses the environmentally friendly vehicles for pre- and post-delivery flows from the... mehr
Rina and ABB – new concepts for green power
The Genoa-based international classification society Rina has inked a memorandum of understanding with ABB. The aim of the project is to develop new concepts to reduce the emissions of various types of vessels. The collaboration will comprise the development of commercially... mehr
Another boost for digital cargo platform
Accelya, a global provider of technology solutions to the travel industry, is now powering Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s Voyager, its enterprise-wide cargo management platform. This new generation system, dubbed Voyager 7, relies on Accelya’s FLX Cargo platform to accelerate the... mehr
Inter-Logistic adds space
French logistics provider Inter-Logistic Europe has commissioned GSE to expand its 3,500 sqm warehouse in Ensisheim, Alsace, by an additional 4,500 sqm. In addition, the general contractor is also upgrading the existing part of the building and installing an infiltration system... mehr
1.45 million trucks through the Channel Tunnel
With a revenue of EUR 1.606 billion (+107%) and an ebitda of EUR 886 million (+198%), Getlink witnessed growth in all its freight segments in 2022. Le Shuttle Freight transported nearly 1.45 m trucks through the Channel Tunnel, representing a plus of 6% compared to the previous... mehr