Reducing tyre-related breakdowns 
Over the last two years, TIP Trailer Services Nordic has been testing Ultra-Seal on a representative number of assets to explore the options to reduce the number of tyre-related breakdowns and the costs. The overall test results show a significant reduction in tyre-related... plus
Chapman Freeborn recruits Neil Dursley as CCO
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has appointed Neil Dursley as its chief commercial officer. He will be instrumental in driving the company's commercial strategy, providing direction for global sales teams, and will work closely with the wider organisation to ensure the company... plus
Chep reboots its hub in Vienna
Chep Austria is upgrading its service centre in Vienna with state-of-the-art technology. The provider of pallet pooling services has invested more than EUR 1 million into the automation of pallet servicing and repairs to improve its hub’s performance. Chep deploys robotic... plus
King Tut: from the City of Angels to the City of Lights
FedEx is no stranger to transporting precious cargo. From Super Bowl trophies to giant pandas, the company has delivered a variety of high-value shipments over the years using its global network that includes 670 aircraft, more than 185,000 vehicles and 450,000 team members.... plus
Matthew Camm joins Europa Road
As part of its ongoing expansion, Europa Road has created the new role of UK network development manager and hired Matthew Camm for the role. He is based at the company’s European road freight sales branch in Nottingham (UK). Camm has 17 years of experience in the logistics... plus
Finsterwalder takes over Webopac-logistics
With effect from 1 April 2019, the Finsterwalder group took over the provider Webopac-logistics at its site in Kaufbeuren in Allgäu (Bavaria, Germany). All 44 jobs will be transferred from the insolvent company to the new owner, ensuring a seamless continuation of the operative... plus
Albatros Express extends network
With effect from 10 May, TFG Transfracht is introducing a new set-up for the port of Koper (Slovenia) and providing it with direct connections to the Albatros Express network. The move means that, for the first time, containers can be transported according to a regular... plus
Petra Adrianowytsch says goodbye to Kögel
At the beginning of April, Kögel’s managing directors Thomas Heckel and Thomas Eschey took over responsibility for the corporate development, human resources, marketing/communication and IT sectors from managing director Petra Adrianowytsch who is leaving the company by mutual... plus
CMA CGM acquires Ceva after successful tender offer
Following the close of the public tender offer launched on 12 February, the CMA CGM group will hold 97.89% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Ceva upon settlement of the tendered Ceva shares, scheduled for 16 April. CMA CGM plans to delist Ceva from the Zurich... plus
UK: Maritime Intermodal officially launched
Following a recent long-term agreement between DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport to increase railfreight capacity, “Maritime Intermodal” was launched at a celebration event in West Yorkshire (UK). Over 120 rail, logistics and retail professionals gathered at Wakefield... plus