Long semitrailers 10% more efficient 
After the sale of 100 units, Schwarzmueller is conducting a first review of the success of the long semitrailer that was introduced to the German market on a trial basis in 2019. The Austrian premium manufacturer produces this type of vehicle primarily for the automotive and... more
Active logistics relies on JITpay
As the first provider of transport management systems, active logistics has now integrated the accounting module developed by JITpay digital into its systems. This tool simplifies and speeds up so-called factoring between senders and forwarders and between senders and transport... more
Retiring after 35 years at Daimler
After serving the Daimler group in many different positions for 35 years, Stefan Buchner, member of the board of Daimler Truck and head of Mercedes-Benz Lkw, will retire on 30 September 2020. Since January 2013 he has been head of Mercedes-Benz Lkw worldwide. "In the sixth... more
3,250 trains go green
CFL cargo Deutschland has introduced 100% renewable, clean electricity for all of its trains, thus enabling the environmentally friendly operation of up to 3,250 block trains that circulate in Germany each year. By purchasing certified green electricity, supplied by... more
Full steam ahead for Turkish Cargo's growing fleet
Turkish Cargo is increasing its capacities in order to avoid delays. Despite the fact that the cargo capacity on board the PAX aircraft is significantly narrowed down due to global travel restrictions and the decrease in customer demand, the carrier now plans to utilise from all... more
Dachser builds another transatlantic air bridge
Responding to the supply chain disruption brought on by Covid-19, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics is introducing the latest addition to its charter flight rotation with a direct Chicago-Frankfurt-Chicago route. The service is starting today, 20 March 2020. Timo Stroh, head... more
P3 Logistic Parks develops new park for Amazon
From March 2020, a new distribution centre for Amazon will be built in Lengede near Braunschweig (Germany). P3 Logistic Parks has signed a long-term lease with the online retailer. Packages arriving from Amazon's logistics and sorting centres will be picked up by delivery... more
Survitec appoints Ron Krisanda as executive chairman
Survitec, a safety and survival solutions provider, has appointed Ron Krisanda as executive chairman for its life-saving equipment business. In this newly created role, he will lead both the Survitec board of directors and the executive management team. Krisanda has... more
Ports keep up services
The major ports worldwide are up and running in order to keep supply chains up. With Chinese ports returning to normal, US American ports being exempted from public bans, the notices of European ports spreading the news keep flowing in. Pars pro toto, just like Antwerp,... more
Damco moves into new warehouse at Heathrow Airport
Damco has moved into a new 3,345 sqm energy-efficient warehouse at London’s Heathrow Airport as part of ongoing investment in its airfreight offering. The freight forwarder has moved its air freight operations into offices at the North Feltham trading estate, within three miles... more