XPO hires Nascimento 
XPO Logistics, a global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has appointed Carla Nascimento as transport sales leader for Portugal, Galicia and Asturias. She shares responsibility for the strategic expansion of customer relationships with Carlos Rivero, senior... more
Alibaba teams up with ZIM
The carrier ZIM and the Chinese online firm Alibaba.com have entered into a cooperation agreement for the direct purchase of sea freight, improving logistic services to the Alibaba.com platform sellers. Under the agreement, ZIM provides sea freight and services through a direct... more
Cargo capacity no longer required
A C-130 Hercules aircraft used as a static trainer for US airmen since the early 1980s finally met its end as part of a defence logistics agency disposition services scrap contract at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. The 30-m-long aircraft, locally known as "Hulk", had... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Dogs share their food with other dogs, but they always prefer dogs they know. more
Warehouse development close to Birmingham
The authorities have given the green light for a new logistics development in Walsall to be carried out by the St Francis Group. The permission was granted for a major new warehouse of 38,000 sqm at a site in Darlaston, adjacent to the M6 near Wednesbury in the West Midlands.... more
Lombardi to become IICL president
Effective 1 January, Dennis Lombardi will become president of the Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL), a US trade association representing lessors of maritime containers and intermodal chassis. The industry veteran who spent most of his 40-year career in... more
Belgian port to receive better rail access
Infrabel, Begium's infrastructure manager, is investing millions of euros to renew the existing railway infrastructure leading to the port of Zeebrugge. The optimisation of the track changes in Dudzele will benefit the port's accessibility for railway cargo. The project... more
Cool Rail to extend network in Europe
Transfesa Logistics and Euro Pool System (EPS) have signed an agreement to operate the Cool Rail service. One of the advantages of this alliance is the expansion of the first direct rail connection for refrigerated products between Valencia (Spain) and Rotterdam (The... more
Waberer's shares sold
Hungarian trucking company Waberer’s International reported that Mid Europa Partners (“Mid Europa”) – the majority shareholder – agreed to sell 24% of the issued share capital in Waberer’s to Trevelin Holding, a member of the Indotek group. Based in Hungary, the Indotek group... more
Schuon renews a quarter of its fleet
The Schuon, a specialist for jumbo shipments, system transportation and individual logistic concepts, has invested EUR 5 million in its vehicle fleet by adding 86 new vehicles this year. The acquisitions comprise 40 traction units and trucks of the premium brands Daimler und... more