New general director at Chronopost 
Chronopost has appointed Franck Philippe as general director to head the sales and marketing department. He will be responsible for strategic and operational marketing to improve customer service, identify and anticipate new trends, as well as adapt and innovate to create the... more
Wan Hai Lines back to South America
On 3 May, Wan Hai Lines (WHL) resumed a service linking Asia to the west coast of South America. The standalone WHL service was suspended in the winter timetable. It has now been resumed, in partnership with PIL, EMC and Coscon, to provide customers with dedicated coverage.... more
GW's Hungarian dances
International transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its operations in Hungary. With investments of around EUR 30 million, GV will launch new locations in Zalaegerszeg (western Hungary) and Pécs (southern Hungary) from June this year. Both locations are... more
WLP docks in Vietnam
The Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) has registered with the World Logistics Passport (WLP) in an effort to improve trade and supply chain connectivity. WLP, a policy initiative launched by the state of Dubai in 2019 to increase trading opportunities between... more
Chorus and Purolator enter charter deal
The Voyageur Aviation Corp, a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation, has completed a six-month trial service and signed a three-year contract with Purolator for the provision of air cargo charter services. Voyageur will replace two aircraft used in the trials with two Dash 8-100... more
Electric trucks: largest order
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) in the USA will be deploying 14 Volvo VNR Electric models on its Southern California last-mile delivery routes by the end of 2022. For Volvo Trucks North America the deal represents the largest single purchasing commitment for electric... more
Nicholas Minde joins Sennder
Sennder, a European digital freight forwarder, has hired Nicholas Minde as general manager for the DACH region, effective 1 August 2021. As the company has expanded its network over the past 18 months, now counting more than 12.500 trucks servicing several German DAX 30 and... more
An inland shipping first for Sweden
The first container barge shuttle service on Sweden’s inland waterways is in the pipeline. The barges will sail between Stockholm’s newly-opened Norvik Port and the port of Västerås. The service will be operated by German shipping line Deymann, deploying the 208 teu barge... more
Laso Transportes in Central Europe
Effective May 1, 2021, Laos Transportes launched another international subsidiary, Laso Slovenia. Laso Transportes, which was established on 2 May 2007, exactly 14 years before this event, as a result of the merger of two major Portuguese special transport companies, is... more
Renault Trucks appoints Swiss sales director
Martin Hofer assumed his new role as Swiss sales director at Renault Trucks, Switzerland, in Dietikon, on 1 April 2021. His mission is to lead and support the sales team and oversee the network of distributors. He will be responsible for product management based on a clearly... more