DHL Supply Chain restructures management team 
Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has announced strategic changes at global management level. Patrick Kelleher (below right), currently global chief development officer, will take over as CEO of DHL Supply Chain in North America from 1 July 2024. He succeeds Scott... more
Arvato adds to UK portfolio
In a further expansion in the UK market, logistics provider Arvato is taking over warehousing and transport management for Avon, a cosmetics company. The deal builds on an already existing partnership: Arvato has been responsible for Avon’s logistics operations in Italy since... more
Six new tracks for Rhine Valley railway
The new tracks built for freight traffic at the busy border crossing between Weil am Rhein (Germany) and Basel (Switzerland) run parallel to the existing Rhine Valley railway. Two will be used as through tracks and four for customs clearance and for changing locomotives and... more
Partners in Vilnius for another three years
Vilnius (Lithuania)-based Baltic Ground Services (BGS), part of the Avia Solutions Group, has extended its service agreement with Turkish Cargo for three years. Vitalis Dūdys, head of commerce of the international provider of ground handling, aircraft refuelling and... more
Door-to-door shipment tracking
Hapag-Lloyd has introduced "Live Position," its inaugural dry container tracking product, marking the first use of internet of things (IoT) technology for real-time logistics tracking on a large scale. This tool provides end-to-end visibility of shipments, enhancing... more
Nose door aircrafts will prevail
Network Airline Management (NAM) continues to strengthen and extend its long-term partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic (AAI) by adding two further B747-400F production freighter aircraft to its fleet. The two new aircraft will join NAM’s fleet entering service in the latter... more
More capacity for parcel deliveries in Cardiff
Dexl has announced a new investment into its centre in Cardiff to meet growing demands for parcel services and build on its SME customer base. The company is part of the APC delivery network, an independent parcel delivery network based in the UK. The hub in the Welsh... more
Wherever the wind takes you
Anemoi Marine Technologies – a supplier of wind-assisted propulsion technology for commercial vessels – has appointed Claes Horndahl as its new commercial director. With a career spanning more than 20 years supporting gas carriers and tankers, he brings a wealth of expertise... more
Three 10 t tanks delivered by road
Western Panama recently received a water treatment plant delivered by truck by Upcargo Logistics, a Panama-based specialist for special cargo projects. The transport comprised three 10.92 x 4.27 x 4.40 m large and 10,000 kg heavy tanks. The project also included the... more
Bilbao confirmed as next host for Coastlink
The port of Bilbao is set to host the next Coastlink conference in 2025, following this year's event in Amsterdam. Coastlink serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to discuss the expanding role and significance of short sea shipping (SSS), particularly in unaccompanied... more