Maximilian Rothkopf: COO for five more years 
Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board has extended its COO's contract for five years, until 30 April 2027. Maximilan Rothkopf has served the company in this position since 1 July 2019. “By extending his contract, the supervisory board is acknowledging the excellent work that... more
How did short sea shipping do in 2020?
The Corona pandemic also left its mark on Germany's short sea shipping market last year. The volume of goods handled in short sea shipping in 2020 fell by around 8.4% year-on-year to around 165.6 million t, the lowest level in the last ten years. As in previous years, short... more
Bour acquired by Noblet
The French Noblet group has finalised the acquisition of the company Bour, located in Poincy, Saine-et-Marne France. Bour specialises in the rental of high-power lifting cranes, the transfer of machinery and the transport of food products in tanks. It employs around twenty... more
Expecting record Q4/2021 for charters
Air Charter Service predicts that the coming months might represent the busiest ever peak season for cargo aircraft charters, as global supply chain disruption meets increasing demand in the run up to Christmas with the container market, shipping routes, ports, trucks, railways... more
Buderus contracts Geis
For the distribution of Bosch Thermotechnik's brand Buderus, Geis Group has been contracted to manage a regional hub to be built near Hanover (Germany) as from 2023. The new logistics property will feature around 26,000 sqm of logistics space, including a mezzanine floor.... more
New Zealand's carrier relies on Swiss quality
Kiwi Rail and Stadler have signed a frame contract for the development and construction of 57 diesel locomotives for mainline service. Under the contract, the Swiss manufacturer will supply a latest state of the art Co-Co monocoque narrow gauge locomotive. The 57 locomotives... more
Lithium batteries new in Iata's CEIV family
During the World Cargo Symposium in Dublin, Iata launched a new industry certification programme: "Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Battery" aims to improve the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries across supply chain flows. Iata... more
UK: incentives for apprentice recruitment
The British International Freight Association (Bifa), which represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes that the government is extending the period of time that companies can access cash incentives for hiring new apprentices. The cash... more
Key criteria to choose Kaunas airport
After completion of its P2F conversion works, a subsequent C check and a repaint of the airframe to match the future lessee’s livery, Avia AM Leasing's first 737-800 boeing converted freighter has now been delivered to the lessee – Icelandic air cargo transportation company... more
Lenton Group buys YCC
Lenton Group, which has been majority-owned by GeoPost / DPD Group since 2019, is acquiring "Your Cargo Contact" (YCC), a Dutch specialist for customs clearance and international logistics. Headquartered at Schiphol airport, YCC offers a platform to provide real-time... more