Hupac ships 1.1 million trucks and keeps growing 
Despite the difficult economic environment, Hupac increased its transport volume by 10.7% to around 1.1 million road consignments in 2021. Compared to pure road transport, the Swiss combined transport operator was able to save 1.5 million t of CO2 and 17 billion MJ of fuel.... mehr
First charter flight of the year
Central-European cargo handler Skyport has handled the freight carried on board Bamboo Airways’ first charter flight of the year, operating from Hanoi Intl Airport in Vietnam to Vaclav Havel Prague Airport (PRG). The Boeing 787-900 passenger aircraft flew from Hanoi to... mehr
Night Star Express expands to eastern Europe
The overnight express service provider is opening up an important part of the central and eastern European market through its shareholder Hellmann. By acquiring Innight Hungary, based in Hungary and Romania, Hellmann is taking over the delivery of consignments to major... mehr
Tesisquare picks Giulio Berzuini
Tesisquare, an IT provider that assists companies in building digital supply chain ecosystems, has appointed Giulio Berzuini as general manager. Born in 1963, with a university degree in oriental languages from Ca' Foscari University in Venice and a master in business... mehr
Modernising the port railway
The Chinese company Rail Power Systems is electrifying the 4km long feeder line and the 16-track pre-routing group at Jade Weser Port Wilhelmshaven (Germany). The feeder section serves as a buffer between the container port and the hinterland. Up to twelve full-length trains... mehr
Breakbulk comes back to Antwerp
After the strong dip in 2020, the Port of Antwerp saw its breakbulk volumes return in full force in 2021. This upward trend is driven mainly by a leap in steel import volumes and a rise in project cargo shipments for ongoing renewable energy projects and the construction of... mehr
C.H. Robinson appoints Nadin Behr
C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest logistics platforms, has appointed Nadin Behr as its new regional director Germany and France. Behr will be responsible for the sea and air freight segments and lead the company’s operations in the German and French markets. Behr has... mehr
Astre seeks new partners
The logistics network Astre, founded in Nantes (France) in 1992, currently comprises 160 companies from 14 European countries as well as Turkey. Christophe de Korver, the network’s director since February 2021, wants to attract more small and medium-sized owner-operated... mehr
Locomotive promotes tolerance
Heavy Haul Power International (HHPI) in Germany is not only relying on more Euro Dual locomotives from ELP but also on a tolerant and colourful cooperation. The company has just taken over the seventh Euro Dual locomotive from European Loc Pool (ELP). The seventh locomotive... mehr
More female top managers at Geodis
In order to meet its target of at least 25% of women in management positions by 2023, Geodis is introducing a “parity” indicator that will be reflected in the bonus paid top managers. “We are pleased with the steady increase in the number of women in management positions at... mehr