Investing in general cargo services 
Hellmann Bremen has purchased 170 box swap bodies for a medium seven-digit sum. Krone’s box carriers will be deployed in general cargo and regional transports in Germany but also in intermodal railfreight. With the new equipment, the company can provide reliable cargo space... plus
Swiss Takeover Board rules on Panalpina
After DSV published a public exchange offer for all publicly held registered shares of Panalpina, the Basel-based company filed various requests with the Swiss Takeover Board. The Takeover Board's decision reads as follows: Request no. 1 is partially granted: cover... plus
Nexxiot expands its management team
Nexxiot, the Swiss enabler of the digitised supply chain, has expanded and completed its management team. With the latest personnel decisions, company founder and CEO Christoph Wartmann will now withdraw from the operative business. He will join the company's administrative... plus
Combined transport growing in Europe
Intermodal statistics collected by the International Union of Combined Road-Rail Transport Companies (UIRR) from 39 members in 18 European countries reflect improved performances in terms of number of consignments transported using combined transport. They reached a historic... plus
Mieloo & Alexander expanding into Germany
Mieloo & Alexander Business Integrators, a Dutch logistics consultancy, is continuing to grow by establishing a branch office in Germany, in response to growing demand in that market. Dirk Nopens, a sales manager with international experience, will manage the office.As... plus
Port of Esbjerg enhancing crane capacities
The Danish port of Esbjerg has seen the number of crane tasks growing; they have increased by approximately 66% in four years. Thus the port is gearing up for future business by ordering the world’s largest mobile harbour crane, the Liebherr LHM 800. The new unit, due for... plus
IAG Cargo returning to Pakistan
IAG Cargo started operating a direct service from the UK to Islamabad (Pakistan) this month. The thrice-weekly service from London Heathrow will run year-round and offer 15 t of lift per flight.The new option will bolster the airline's position in the region, adding to the cargo... plus
Erik Peuschel leaving Engel & Völkers executive
Erik Peuschel has resigned from the executive management team of Engel & Völkers Commercial Hamburg for personal reasons. He will remain a member of the company’s advisory board as a consultant, especially for strategic matters.Managing partner Alexander Lampert is happy... plus
Rhenus and E-Dentic develop new loading solution
The Rhenus Group has collaborated with the French start-up E-Dentic to develop a solution at its logistics centre in Rade, near Hamburg (Germany), to make loading procedures safer and more transparent through Bluetooth devices and video cameras, thus ensuring 100% shipping... plus
Investment at London Medway
A GBP 5.5 million (EUR 6.3 million) investment in the London port of Medway will allow the hub to replace its Royal Bridge Pontoon. The work will include a new 12 m wide and 45 m wide ramp to allow larger stern-ramp ro-ro vessels to berth at the port.The move to allow more... plus