DFDS performing in most regions 
Despite the geopolitical circumstances, DFDS’ cargo volumes showed an 11% increase in May 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Higher volumes were recorded in all business units and regions, except the Baltic Sea. In the English Channel, DFDS took advantage of P&O... more
A milestone for ‘Cargo Sous Terrain’ in Switzerland
A Swiss law on underground freight systems will come into force on 15 July 2022. The law creates the conditions for the approval of the privately-initiated Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) project. At the same time, the Swiss government amended two annexes to ordinances that are also... more
Third location for Fraikin Suisse
Fraikin Suisse, which specialises in vehicle rental, has just inaugurated its Geneva agency in Meyrin. Its network now consists of three agencies, one for German-speaking Switzerland in Hendschiken, canton of Aargau, and two in the French-speaking part in Echandens, canton of... more
Columbia Sportswear Company picks Francois Guillon
Columbia Sportswear Company, a specialist for active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, has appointed Francois Guillon as senior vice president, omni planning and fulfilment. Guillon brings leadership experience in planning and digital transformation of... more
Eurogate adds Fenyeslitke terminal to its network
Eurogate Rail Hungary (ERH) is incorporating the East-West Gate terminal (EWG) in Fenyeslitke in Hungary into its rail network. The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement to this effect. Under this agreement, ERH will offer connections to Fenyeslitke as a... more
Caddie Express joins pallet network
Maidenhead (UK)-based logistics company Caddie Express has become the latest shareholder member in the Pall-Ex Group by joining the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks as it looks to expand its range of quality services. The haulier has been delivering specialist services for more... more
Further recovery in May
The Valencia Port Authority has released its results for May 2022. For the first time in recent months, there was a moderate rise in the number of full export containers (+0.55%) compared to May 2021, while import containers continued their upward trend and increased by 14.75%.... more
NFP: new executive leadership team in Canada
NFP, a property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement advisor, has appointed a new executive leadership team (ELT) in Canada. Members of the corporate ELT include John Haas, president; Scott Saddington, COO; Tara Carruthers, CFO; Lesley Munk,... more
China-Service to the Black Sea launched
Trans Container has launched a new multimodal service for transporting import cargo from China to the Rostov and Krasnodar Regions near the Russian Black Sea coast. The service is focused on the shipment of consumer goods for the needs of Russian small, medium-sized, and... more
Fully automated in new Chinese airport
Lödige Industries has installed a new air cargo terminal at Chengdu Tianfu airport (TFU), which has become one of the largest in the world since it opened a year ago (1.3 million t of cargo and mail). The core of the new facility consists of two elevating transfer vehicles with... more