Elcome Dubai goes Europe 
Dubai (UAE)-based Elcome International, a provider of maritime systems integration, installation and on-board services worldwide, has established its first service centre in Europe. Based in Sevilla, Spain, the new facility will offer shipboard navigation and communication... mehr
Generation change at Kube & Kubenz
After 40 years, Dr. Michael Kubenz has stepped down from his active executive role so that his son, Konstantin Kubenz (photo), has taken his place as new CEO of Kube & Kubenz. Konstantin Kubenz is now responsible for the organisation of the German forwarding company, which... mehr
Linz confirms commitment to airport
The corona pandemic has also had a massive impact on passenger traffic at Linz-Hörsching Airport. Therefore, the owners of the airport, – the federal state Upper Austria and the city of Linz own 50% each - issued an invitation to a dialogue about the current state and the future... mehr
The fair that inspired a successful partnership
It was during his time at transport.ch, which specialises in organising fairs for utility vehicles, when Alois Weibel first started to work with Renault Trucks. Three years ago, he bought his first five-axle truck manufactured by the French traditional brand. Now he has added... mehr
Belgian Separation Group taken over
German logistics services provider Greiwing Logistics acquired the Separation company, which is headquartered in Eynatten, Belgium, effective 1 October 2020. The company specialises in optoelectronic separation processes for plastic granulates and has been established in the... mehr
TLF Overseas appoints new president
Joël Glusman (photo) has been elected by TLF Overseas' executive board as the new president, succeeding Herbert de Saint Simon. Glusman is the founder and the CEO of Crystal Group, a company that specialises in international transport and logistics and engineering. He will... mehr
CD Cargo founds rail carrier in Hungary
The Czech railfreight operator has created its own company in Hungary through its subsidiary CD Slovakia. CD Cargo Hungary became a fully-fledged carrier on the Hungarian railway network on 1 October 2020. Transport services under its own licence are to begin in the coming... mehr
Fast lane between Casablanca and La Spezia
North Africa and Europe are getting closer now that the ports of Casablance and La Spezia have adopted a new approach in cargo handling. Thanks to the European project Fenix, a new international fast & secure trade lane will be established. In addition to the Port... mehr
European general cargo network remains true to chauffeur
At the AGM of the European Groupement Astre, which comprises 160 SMEs, Denis Baudouin, head of the companies Baudouin et Fils, Viafroid and Transplus, was elected for a sixth term of office. He thanked the participants for their trust and reviewed the challenges now facing the... mehr
Obert to drive change in Rhenus management board
After nearly 20 years as member of the management board of the German logistics service provider Rhenus, Michael Brockhaus has decided to quit his board activities on 31 March 2021. He started as CFO in 2002 and managed the warehousing solutions and automotive departments since... mehr