A first for Maersk in Vietnam 
Maersk has opened its first bonded warehouse in Vietnam and thus created more capacities in the north of the country for import and export operations. Located at SLP Park in Nam Dinh Vu IP, the hub offers connections to Hai Phong’s seaport area and thus further shipping routes.... more
After Madrid, Dublin and Lisbon
Urban logistics property developer and asset manager Chancerygate has opened an office in Paris and appointed a development director for France as it takes the next steps in its European expansion. Antonio Di Scipio’s previous role was acquisition and development director at... more
E-truck brings organic vegetables
Gebrüder Meier in Buchs, Zurich, Switzerland, has received several awards for its commitment to the environment. Now the family business, which specialises in the cultivation of organic vegetables, has taken a further step towards sustainability with the purchase of a fully... more
Truck subscription helps to get an e-vehicle
If they want to continue increasing the amount of electrically powered trucks in their fleets, logistics companies still require a long-term procurement strategy to deal with the higher acquisition costs. In some cases, this delays or prevents investment in zero-emission trucks.... more
DFDS withdraws from Turkish acquisition agreement
DFDS has terminated its agreement to acquire Ekol Logistics' international transport network due to unmet contractual conditions. As a result, DFDS has adjusted its 2024 financial outlook, lowering its expected ebit range from DKK 1.7-2.1 billion (USD 0.25 – 0.31 million)... more
From AP Møller-Maersk to Leschaco
Leschaco has appointed David Williams as chief product officer (CPO) and a member of the management board, effective 1 November 2024. In his new role, Williams will oversee the company’s global product portfolio. Williams joined Leschaco in January 2024 as global head... more
Operail inks sale agreement
The Estonian rail company Operail has concluded a purchase and sale agreement to sell its business to Rail Project OÜ, an affiliate of Tiigi Keskus based in Estonia. The transaction will be completed in the coming months when authorities have given all the necessary approvals.... more
From Ukraine via Titusville into the Universe
In cooperation with Ceva Logistics, the Ukrainian heavylift specialist Antonov Airlines recently delivered a European critical satellite and additional equipment from Cologne-Bonn (Germany) to Titusville (USA). The container with its 40 t cargo was loaded onto a AN-124-100M... more
A singular solution
Geopost has officially launched a digital platform focused on e-shopping with SME retailers in mind. Dubbed “Singular”, the site connects smaller enterprises and consumers, providing a marketplace for the companies to grow and expand their bases. It offers a virtual... more
Guillaume Faury to be reappointed as CEO
At the company’s annual general meeting in 2025, Airbus SE’s board of directors will propose to its shareholders to renew Guillaume Faury’s mandate as executive member of the board and Airbus CEO. The company has also announced a change at the head of its commercial aircraft... more