New times ahead, says Drewry 
This is neither the perfect storm, nor the sought-for boom, says London-based Drewry, pointing out that eastbound spot container freight rates have not just risen since the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak, but are now even starting to exceed previous historical highs by up to... more
Guaranteeing long term Asia–Europe capacities
Geodis has increased its investment in its own network to more than EUR 70 million, and has confirmed a two-way schedule of flights from Shanghai PVG to Amsterdam and back. This will run through to early 2021 and guarantee its customers regular and reliable services.The global... more
Hellmann appoints new automotive logistics head
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has recruited Monika Thielemann-Hald as the new global head of its automotive logistics activities. Thielemann-Hald succeeded Martin Wehner, who successfully managed the automotive business at Hellmann and has now become chief commercial officer for... more
Large order for Dematic in Denmark
The intra-logistician Dematic has revealed details of a new contract with Reitan Distribution, a subsidiary of Rema 1000 Danmark. Reitan supplies more than 900 food retailers in Denmark. Its current logistics centre covers around 57,000 sqm, but is now inadequate, on account of... more
Alpensped launches ‘50/50 climate initiative’
Alpensped customers now have a new opportunity of having their goods hauled in a climate neutral way, thanks to the firm’s new ‘50/50 climate initiative’. The special aspect of the move is that the medium-sized German logistician will cover 50% of the compensation costs for... more
Emirates' permanent humanitarian commitment
Nabil Sultan (left), Emirates’ divisional senior vice-president of cargo, and Giuseppe Saba, CEO of International Humanitarian City (IHC), one of the world’s largest hubs for humanitarian aid, have signed an MoU to cooperate on humanitarian logistics and crisis relief... more
Shipping on the Danube remains under pressure
Several European inland waterway shipping associations have pointed out that water levels in the river Danube have reached disconcerting lows of late. A section of the river in Germany, specifically between Regensburg and Passau, has been particularly hard-hit. The Pfelling... more
Pharma.Aero inducts two new members
Pharma.Aero has welcomed Astral Aviation (full member) and Bombelli Airport Equipment (associate partner). Chairman Nathan De Valck said that “Pharma.Aero provides a balanced representation of key stakeholders active in the air transport of pharmaceutical and life science... more
ESR leases Tokyo building to Nakano Shokai
ESR has leased out an 80,000 sqm building in the ESR Toda distribution centre (Japan) to the logistics services company Nakano Shokai. The deal marks the first collaboration between ESR and Nakano Shokai.The tenant will move early in October, on the heels of this month’s... more
Hungarians investing in e-hybrid locomotive
The first locomotive developed for Rail Cargo Hungaria (RCH) rolled off the production line of the Chinese company CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive recently. According to a contract signed in 2019, CRRC will develop electro-hybrid shunters and high-power mainline locomotives with zero... more