Geodis meets its targets 
With the publication of its 2018 activity and CSR report Geodis takes stock of a year marked by a new phase in its strategy. In 2018, the group achieved strong financial results and met the key targets in its sustainable development agenda. Faced with ever-changing market... more
Emirates Skycargo appoints first female cargo managers
Emirates Skycargo has appointed Alyazeya Saeed and Fatma Ahli to the key positions of cargo managers for Oman and Kuwait respectively. The two appointees, who graduated from Emirates SkyCargo’s commercial management programme, will head the airline’s cargo operations in the two... more
Ready, steady, LN-Go 
Hapag-Lloyd is implementing the world’s first conversion of a large containership to LNG. The line aims to pave the way for ships to become more friendly towards the environment. more
Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar
The European road transport arm of Imperial Logistics has significantly increased its business with Dutch car manufacturer VDL Nedcar, following a renewal of its previous contract to operate trailers carrying automotive components between the company’s plant at Born... more
Work in progress at Alaska's air cargo hub
From today, 27 June 2019, Amazon Air is launching a daily B767F service to Anchorage (AK, USA), using the airport’s Kulis Business Park, south of the East-West runways. Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy: "Ted Stevens Airport is perfectly situated to support the movement... more
From the southern gateway to Switzerland
In Italy, the Contship Italia Group and La Spezia Port Authority recently welcomed a delegation of clients of the Swiss freight forwarder Lamprecht at Contship’s flagship gateway La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT). Contship, a private terminal operator in Italy, showcased... more
Hill Dickinson boosts commodities team
Hill Dickinson has acquired two partners for its growing commodities team. Experienced energy sector lawyers Mark Aspinall and Paul Sinnott have joined Hill Dickinson from Eversheds and will operate from the firm’s London office (UK). Aspinall is renowned for his expertise in... more
Zufall logistics founds IT company Ifano
The Zufall logistics group is deepening its know-how with regard to digitisation. To this end, the logistics service provider is founding the IT-company Ifano to develop innovative IT solutions and assist its customers in meeting the challenges of Industry 4.0. “We are... more
Knapen and Krone combine their strengths
The Krone Nutzfahrzeug group (Germany) is taking over 100% of the shares of the Dutch Knapen group. Krone and Knapen have signed a contract to this effect. As a key player in the European market for moving-floor trailers, Kapen Trailers is now part of the Krone group,... more
East Midlands Airport announces cargo ambitions
East Midlands Airport (EMA) response to the government’s aviation 2050 green paper consultation, which alludes to the vital role airfreight plays in the UK’s economy (contributing around EUR 2.6 billion a year to UK Plc), is calling on the government to help unlock its potential... more