DPD 2021 in full swing 
France-headquartered DPD group, an affiliate of Geo Post, has reported its results for 2021. Revenues amounted to EUR 14.7 million, a 14.8% increase compared to 2020, while operating profit went up by 25%, passing the mark of EUR 1 billion (EUR 1.06 billion). 2.1 billion parcels... mehr
Series B funding round raises USD 40 million
Berlin-headquartered start-up Instafreight recently closed is Series B funding round at USD 40 million. The financing round was led by Heliad and the European Investment Bank (EIB). All previous investors also participated in this round. EIB vice president Ambroise Fayolle... mehr
Rail bridge to ship relief supplies to Ukraine
In Germany, DB Cargo and DB Schenker have set up a logistics network in cooperation with Polish and Ukrainian railway companies to ship relief supplies by truck and rail from Germany directly to Ukraine. Donations are collected in Germany by truck, packed into containers and... mehr
Cargobeamer strengthens management
Cargobeamer, an operator of unaccompanied transport of non-cranable semi-trailers in Europe, has appointed manager Boris Timm (left) as COO. Timm will also join the company’s executive board. He recently served as head of intermodal Europe at Amazon and spent many years at... mehr
Finnair finds ways to Asian cargo hubs
Finnair is updating its traffic programme after the closure of Russian airspace. With cargo prices still rising, the company can continue its passenger services to its key Asian markets despite the longer flight times. Finnair is still serving Seoul and Shanghai from its... mehr
First fully electric car transporter in service
In Switzerland, the transport company Galliker, the body manufacturer Kässbohrer and the e-truck manufacturer Designwerk have jointly developed and built the country's first fully electric car transporter. The vehicle is now ready for operation. It will be used to deliver... mehr
Four Parx picks Eileen Teichmann
Four Parx, a project developer specialising in innovative and sustainable commercial and logistics space, has chosen its innovation manager Eileen Teichmann to head the property management division. Teichmann’s responsibilities include planning, controlling, reporting and... mehr
MBO at Le Roy Logistique
Rennes (France)-based Le Roy Logistique group, which was founded in 1947, has sold the majority of its capital to more than 20 executives, including its president Serge Rambault. The traditional shareholders are staying on board. The Le Roy family and Alian Industries will keep... mehr
More connections to Sardinia
A focus on Sardinia: Grimaldi is launching its new Savona-Porto Torres maritime connection in April 2022, with the ro-pax vessel “Zeus Palace” being deployed on the route. From 11 April until 1 July 2022 and then again from 19 September to 31 December 2022, the new route... mehr
Maersk appoints Aruna Hussain
Maersk has named Aruna Hussain as managing director of Sealand – A Maersk Company, Europe & Med. She started her career at Maersk in 2000, where she worked in liner and trade roles in Pakistan and UK before moving to Damco in Pakistan. After several years with Maersk,... mehr