Tobias Behncke now heading Retrack Germany 
Tobias Behncke (left) took charge of Retrack Germany on 1 April 2023. His new role at VTG gives him responsibility for Retrack Germany’s pan-European traction and logistical services. Having worked in the transportation and rail logistics industry for over 20 years, Behncke... plus
Robots to replace manual order picking
Small parts logistics company Sabag Lucerne is investing in an auto store. In future, small products for DIY and home improvement stores (plumbing and sanitary equipment, for instance) may be stored compactly the company's headquarters in Rothenburg (Switzerland), from where all... plus
Cap sur l’avenir 
Grimaldi Group investit dans les structures et la flotte. L’armement napolitain poursuit sur la voie des investissements en 2023. Cinq PCTC pour véhicules routiers vont renforcer les services entre l’Europe, l’Afrique, le Proche-Orient et l’Extrême-Orient. L’achat de sites... plus
Jan de Rijk Logistics appoints new COO
Jan de Rijk Logistics has appointed Daniël Uijtdewillegen as chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. In this new role, Uijtdewillegen will join the company’s leadership team consisting of CEO, CFO and COO and oversee the operations of the transport business units,... plus
Pharmaceutical logistics specialist adds e-vehicles
Biocair in UK has added 100% electric vans to its fleet as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy. The vehicles will be used to complete deliveries and collections at ambient temperatures. The purchased Maxus eDeliver 9 will be deployed in the Cambridge area, a life... plus
PSA extending business in Turkey
Port operator and supply chain partner PSA has signed an agreement to acquire 75% of the shares of Alisan Logistics, which focuses on transport solutions for fast-moving consumer goods, chemicals, automotive industries, and the agro business. When the transaction is... plus
ACS posts record profits in 2022
Air Charter Service’s results exceeded expectations in 2022. Total group revenue had been significantly inflated in 2021 due to Covid-related demand, especially in the cargo sector. It continued throughout Q1/2022, giving the aircraft charter broker an exceptional start to... plus
CFL Cargo promotes Sébastien Hoffmann
Sébastien Hoffmann is to succeed Laurence Zenner as CEO of CFL Cargo on 1 July 2023. Hoffmann joined CFL Cargo in 2009 and held several operational and managerial positions before being appointed chief operations officer (COO) of the Luxembourg entity in July 2018. Since 2021,... plus
Pilot test run in Hamburg with "Moccis"
Bolloré Logistics in Germany has started deploying e-bikes at its Hamburg site. The aim is to use the innovative electric bikes for day-to-day deliveries of spare parts, tools and documents between customers, the logistics centre and the authorities, replacing the vans and... plus
Call for stronger data governance standards
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (Fiata) and the Global Shippers Forum have jointly issued an agreed charter for protection and governance of data in international trade. The charter sets out the minimum arrangements for data security and... plus