DPD and GLS take on parcel project 
Last week, the parcel service providers DPD and GLS formed a partnership to enhance access to drop-off and collection points in Germany. Launching the three-year ‘out of home’ project, the companies plan to boost their delivery networks from 8,000 points each to 20,000... more
Hugelshofer aims to cut emissions by 35% by 2027
The Swiss transport company has joined GS1 Switzerland's “Lean & Green” programme which aims to support companies in reducing CO₂ emissions. Hugelshofer first drew up a CO₂ balance sheet and then developed an action plan to cut CO₂ emissions to be validated by Lean &... more
Freight forwarders prepare for ICS2 compliance
Clecat and Fiata have released a guidance note for freight forwarders on the EU’s import control system 2 (ICS2) release 3, which affects the maritime sector. With the compliance window from 4 December 2024 to 1 April 2025 fast approaching, the guidance highlights the... more
Christelle Thierry scores twice
Christelle Thierry is the new president of the Interest Group Air Cargo (Igac) GVA section. She is not only taking over Fernando Inacio’s former position as head of Cargo at Swissport, but also the presidency of Igac Geneva. Thierry previously held various management positions... more
Chinese locos for Hungary
Rail Cargo Hungary (RCH) has received type approval and the authorisation to put into service the locomotives from manufacturer CRRC Zelc to meet the shunting needs of single wagonload service and reduce operating costs. The lithium-titanate battery installed in the 72 t... more
An expansion built to last
Zufall Logistics Group is focusing on sustainable development at its newly expanded logistics hall “Distribo 3.0”. At its base, where it has been providing logistics operations for the life science industry since 2014, Zufall has added 10,000 sqm of capacity, backed by an... more
Exceptional resilience
An analysis conducted by the Creditreform Group on behalf of the SZ Institute of Süddeutsche Zeitung Media identified 304 companies that are particularly resilient and named Group 7 as one of the most crisis-proof companies in Germany in 2024. The analysis evaluated a total... more
25 years of daily Munich-Dubai flights
Since its first A310 flight on 2 November 1999, Emirates has operated 34,600 scheduled flights between Munich and Dubai. Today it covers this route twice daily with A380s. Below-deck cargo capacity of up to 60 t per route plays a key role in strengthening trade relations between... more
Northrail buys twelve locos
Northrail, a German rail vehicle rental company, acquired the two DE 18s and ten G 1206 s from the B&V Group as shunting and medium-haul locomotives for its parent company Rive, which is based in Paris, France. Northrail’s portfolio comprises around 450 locomotives,... more
A new JV for old-timers
Militzer & Münch has signed a joint venture with automobile logistics specialist Uwe Moser to enhance transport for old-timers, prototypes or other unique vehicles. Named “M&M Premium Car Logistics”, the JV is scheduled to take off on 1 November. It will be based at... more