All business units profitable in Q1/2023 
For Kuehne-Nagel, the start of the 2023 business year was marked by geopolitical and inflation-related challenges worldwide. Nevertheless, the Switzerland-based global logistics company achieved a high profitability in all business units compared to the years before the... more
Emergency hotline for commercial e-vehicles
Electric commercial vehicles need specific care, recovery and towage services after a breakdown or accident that differ from those required by conventional combustion trucks. In order to offer drivers and companies the best possible help in this situation as quickly as... more
Beumer Group UK opens new head office
Beumer Group, a global supplier of intralogistics and materials handling systems and solutions, opened a new UK head office in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, on 19 April 2023. The company has run an office near Heathrow Airport for a number of years and is opening the... more
Defying the roads’ dominance 
How are the railways and inland waterways faring vis-à-vis trucks? The modal split remains something of a problem child. The political will to promote alternatives to road transport has achieved little so far against the forces of the market. A look at the current situation in... more
Schneider to use CPKC’s North-South corridor
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will provide Schneider National with its new single-line intermodal transport service along the north-south corridor connecting USA and Mexico. The two companies recently signed a multiyear agreement to this effect. Schneider will... more
AD Ports Group’s new acquisition
Maqta Gateway, the digital arm of AD Ports Group, has acquired TTEK. The developer of border control solutions and customs systems will help reinforce AD Ports Group’s market position as a major digital trade and holistic single window solution provider. The price of the... more
United O7 Americas welcomes Robert Jacquet
Rob Jacquet will join United O7 Americas as managing partner, based in Houston, Texas USA, where he will work with Rene Pedersen and Eileen Wang at the United O7 Americas office. Jacquet comes to United O7 with over 22 years of experience in the multipurpose/heavy lift... more
Nippon receives Iata Ceiv Pharma certification
Nippon Express in UK (NXUK) have been awarded Iata Ceiv Pharma certification, a quality certification for pharmaceutical transport established by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), for its facility at Heathrow Airport. Nippon has positioned the... more
Network expands in greater Cologne area
Rhenus Hilden in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is now handling inbound shipments for the greater Cologne area for the two general cargo cooperations NG.network and Cargo Line. This consolidation of loads and tours will help the companies to organise their shipments more... more
Turkish Cargo targets Ceiv Li-batt certification
Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has joined the "Ceiv Lithium Battery" (Li-batt) certification programme created by the International Air Transport Association (Iata). The carrier formalised its participation in the initiative, which comprises... more