Sed Supply Chain Solutions moves into Delta 3 
Sed Supply Chain Solutions has moved into the multimodal logistics areas Delta 3 in Dourges in northern France. The company will use four units with a total area of 24,000 sqm, with an option for two further units. Sed generates 60% of its turnover with the processing of... plus
DAE helps ABC launch new widebody freighters
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise's (DAE) leasing division DAE Capital and Moscow-based, Volga Dnepr-owned cargo airline Airbridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) have entered into a purchase and leaseback agreement with PDP financing for three factory new B777F aircraft, the first of this type... plus
H.Essers acquires Gebroeders Hoefnagels Transport
The Belgian logistics service provider H.Essers has acquired the Dutch company Gebroeders Hoefnagels Transport, with sites in Asten and Weert (the Netherlands). The takeover is subject to approval by the competition authorities. “This acquisition makes us a major player in... plus
Rwandair adds more flights to worldwide network
From today, 25 June 2019, Rwandair is offering direct flights to Tel Aviv, the economic centre of Israel, from its Kigali hub (Rwanda). CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo: "Adding Tel Aviv to our network is part of our long term plan to link Rwanda to the rest of the world. Tel Aviv... plus
New rail link between southern England and central Scotland
Forth Ports, Eddie Stobart and Direct Rail Services (DRS) will introduce a new weekend service providing the UK’s first-ever rail link between the ports of Tilbury and Grangemouth, Scotland’s main port. The new two-way rail service will commence on Friday 28 June 2019 and... plus
Panalpina to elect new board of directors
In connection with the public exchange offer by DSV for all publicly held registered shares of Panalpina published on 13 May 2019, the board of directors will propose, at the extraordinary general meeting scheduled for 16 July 2019, the election of the following persons... plus
Siegmann opens office in Paris
Siegmann, a Hamburg (Germany)-based family-owned firm, specialises in transport services to and from France. It has now opened its own office in Paris. In May, the company founded its French subsidiary Siegmann Sarl in order to improve its position in that country’s market.... plus
New engine-6-vehicle for operation across UK
Greencarrier Freight Services in the UK has put a new Volvo FH tractor unit into operation, citing Volvo’s focus on environmental impact, fuel efficiency levels and safety technology as strong factors in its choice of vehicle. The new FH Globetrotter 6x2 pusher axle tractor... plus
B737-800BCF flying high over Paris and Europe
During last week's Paris Air Show, ASL Aviation Holdings, which provides network solutions for express freight integrators (2018: 357,000 t), and Boeing signed a MoU for 20 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCF), bringing the next-generation 737-800 freighter conversion to... plus
BVL elects five new board members
At its 41th annual general meeting (AGM), the Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) announced some changes to its management. Cash auditor Lutz Peper, managing partner of Peper und Söhne, resigned his mandate after eight years of service. He is succeeded by Maik Speel, head of... plus