New branches in Belgium and the Netherlands 
Austrian logistics services provider cargo-partner is expanding its footprint in the Benelux countries by opening a new storage facility and office areas in Roermund (the Netherlands) and a new office at Liège airport in Belgium. With the new sales and customer service... plus
New managing director for Seaports of Niedersachsen
The marketing company Seaports of Niedersachsen has appointed André Heim as its new managing director. He replaces Timo Schön, who has left the company at his own request. “I’m looking forward to the new professional challenge and I thank the supervisory board for the trust... plus
Making Mexican mango fly to Europe
The weekly air cargo schedule of Dachser de México continues to provide uninterrupted service to five key European destinations (Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid and Paris), ensuring the predictable and timely flow of goods even as ocean freight transport faces ongoing... plus
TST makes room for animal food
Animal food producer Nestlé Purina Petcare is concentrating its logistics operations for the German market in the new distribution centre that logistics provider TST hat set up in Worms (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany). The 52,000 sqm multi-user real estate came on stream at... plus
AMH Material Handling picks new senior design engineer
Material handling, automation and maintenance specialist AMH Material Handling has appointed Aaran Konarczak as senior design engineer. Konarczak joins the team with extensive industry knowledge and experience from previous material handling and logistics roles. The post of... plus
Zero emissions on inland waterways?
A consortium has established Zero Emission Services (ZES), a Dutch enterprise aimed at making inland waterway shipping more sustainable. The founders of ZES are ING Bank, energy provider Engie, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Wärtsilä. The concept is based on the use of... plus
New train connects Vienna and Poland
Hupac has enhanced its network with Eastern Europe and beyond by establishing a new service between Vienna in Austria and Warsaw in Poland with seamless connections to Russia and further. With this new link, the Swiss intermodal operator now offers shipments along the route... plus
"MSC Sixin" arrives in Barcelona
The time of the mega vessels: while the "HMM Algeciras" reached Rotterdam, the world's second largest container ship "MSC Sixin" finalises its operations in the Port of Barcelona. After its call at Gioa Tauro, it is the first arrival of the vessel, which... plus
Hugh Flynn to retire after 22 years
Hugh Flynn will step down after 22 years as chief executive of the ASL Group on 13 July this year. ASL senior executive Dave Andrew will succeed him in this position, effective on the same date. ASL will continue to benefit from Flynn's strategic input, as he will continue... plus
Cargo thefts on the rebound
Manufacturers and logistics service providers must be prepared to protect their supply chains from an expected significant spike in cargo thefts as coronavirus lockdowns begin to be lifted across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, the transported asset protection... plus