Søren Skou now chairs the advisory board 
VTG has a new chairman for its advisory board. On 1 January 2024, Søren Skou, a proven industry expert with many years of experience as a business manager in Europe’s logistics and transport sector, took over from Alexander Granderath, who chaired the board until 30 September... plus
Three more years for LUG in Germany
Delta Air Lines has extended its partnership with LUG Air Cargo Handling in Frankfurt and Munich, securing a contract extension until 2027. The Atlanta-based airline has been using LUG's services for Delta Cargo in Frankfurt for over four years and in Munich for a decade.... plus
A container train to the Black Sea
The new train connects Volgograd with Novorossiysk. The first test run was handled by RZD Logistics (RZDL) and Ruscon, both part of the Delo Group, and delivered chemical and industrial equipment from Ruscon’s new terminal in Orlova near Volgograd to Russia’s Black Sea coast.... plus
Prologis: two hubs near Stuttgart
Prologis is planning two new logistics properties on a 45,000 sqm site in Illingen, near Stuttgart. The distribution centres will be sustainable and fully electric. The first will be built as a greenfield project on an undeveloped plot of land. After the construction phase,... plus
Setback for Stockholm
Commenting on the results of 2023, the Ports of Stockholm stated that the ports “felt the effects of the recession." A total of 7.4 million of goods were handled, compared to 8.8 million t in the previous year (-16%). While goods volumes remained stable throughout the... plus
«Les meilleures chances» 
Entretien avec Fabrizio Bacciarini, head of sales, Fraikin Suisse, La société suisse du loueur de véhicules utilitaires Fraikin compte renforcer ses activités en Suisse alémanique. L’ITJ s’est entretenu à ce propos avec Fabrizio Bacciarini, en dernier directeur de la succursale... plus
Intermodal link from the Atlantic to the Rhone
A new train now runs between Bayonne on the Atlantic on the border with the Basque Country and Lyon in the Rhone-Alpes region in France. Initiated by the Mendy Group, the line was set up by Ederlog in cooperation with SNCF to deliver building materials by rail for the... plus
Diversifying pharma product portfolio
With its Iata Ceiv Pharma certificate and services meeting GDP standards, Turkish Cargo is now launching three products containing flexible solutions for pharmaceutical and medical consignments in various categories. With the "TK Pharma Standard", customers can... plus
A seamless transition
After more than 16 years at Tip/Pema Switzerland, Eric Jecker, previously managing director, is leaving the truck and trailer leasing company to pursue other, non-professional activities and is officially handing over his role to his successor Micha Heusser (pictured). Jecker is... plus
More support for the switch from road to rail
DP World in UK is raising its incentive for transferring freight from road to rail by almost 50% to GBP 100 (EUR 117). The modal shift programme, which is being trialled at DP World Southampton for twelve months, initially offered GBP 70 (EUR 82) to customers who move... plus