Crépuscule des alliances 

La fin prévue de 2M indique-t-elle une nouvelle époque? Le groupe Maersk s’est contenté de dire que la décision a été prise «après une évaluation détaillée et d’un commun accord». La dissolution de 2M, en janvier 2025, risque de faire des remous sur le marché. plus
Driver shortage has an immense impact 

According to a new study conducted by logistics experts from the universities of St. Gallen (Switzerland), Dresden and Würzburg-Schweinfurt (both Germany), the shortage of driving personnel cost the German economy an additional EUR 10 billion in 2022. A shortage of more than... plus
Iata: yields and revenue should stay stable 

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand in 2022 took a significant step back from 2021 levels but was close to its performance in 2019. Willie Walsh, Iata's director general, mentioned... plus
Global Air Charter Service heads to the capital 

The global aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has inaugurated a new branch in Washington DC, serving the Virginia and Delaware regions as well as the capital. Joel Fenn has been appointed as CEO of the new office, which is the company’s ninth in USA. Fenn, who... plus
Schneider Transport expands UK business 

Road haulier Schneider Transport is acquiring Global Freight Connections (GFC) in Basildon, UK and thus strengthening its activities on the English market and in the Greater London area. GFC is a medium-sized freight forwarding company offering a full range of logistics... plus
Challenges for Germany’s air freight industry 

The volume of air cargo volumes handled at Germany’s airports has declined. The member companies of the German Association of Air Cargo Handlers (Vacad) handled a total of 1,766,739 t in 2022, around 9% less than in 2021. After a record increase in 2021 (plus 24%) due to the... plus
Fresh juice for Scan Global 

Copenhagen (Denmark)-based Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has found allies to fund its ambitious expansion plans. The company has sold the majority of its shares to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII (CVC) via its original investor group led by AEA Investors Small Business Private... plus
Hellmann appoints Timo Schamber 

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Timo Schamber as its new global airfreight director CEP, effective 1 February 2023. With the creation of this new position, the company is responding to increasing demand in the global airfreight market and the rapid development of the... plus
Teesside just in time for Valentine 

A vital licence to allow Teesside Airport (MME) to handle food and flowers has been officially granted – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Confirmation that the airport it to become the UK’s newest border control point (BCP) was received last month – allowing Teesside’s new... plus
Pallet volumes soaring 

Pall-Ex Group saw a 64% increase in pallet volumes for its UK cross-border team in 2022. This development follows the highest-ever recorded pallet volume for the international side of the business in November 2022. The network said that this growth was due to strong... plus