Banking on UK business
With an additional 110,000 sqm of warehousing space that came on stream across two new UK sites in October, Geodis aims to enlarge its contract logistics activities in "Europe’s third biggest retail market", as the company said in a press release. Geodis opened a... plus
Home match for Turkish Cargo
Last week, Turkish Cargo took part in Logitrans, Turkey's most extensive international transportation and logistics fair, for the 12th time. On 10-12 November, Turkish Cargo opened its 154 sqm wide stand area in the CNR EXPO Istanbul Fair Centre to business partners, including... plus
Hamburg's way out of the blues
It has not returned to pre-pandemic levels yet, but the Port of Hamburg is on the move. In the first nine months of 2021, the port's total throughput amounted to 95.8 million t, a 2.9% gain compared to the period of January to September 2020. Bulk cargo grew strongly,... plus
Broekman Logistics picks Nicolas Parey
Nicolas Parey has taken over as permanent CFO at Broekman Logistics. He replaces Ulrich Steenken, whose interim assignment ended as planned. Parey, a German national who recently relocated to the Netherlands, has a background in both financial and industrial environments and... plus
Paris-Vatry airport selects handling solution
Aéroport Paris-Vatry (XCR), which is located 140 km east of the French capital, has signed for Champ’s "Cargospot Handling" solution. The software will support the airport’s ground handling service operations to boost efficiency and speed of its cargo operations.... plus
Two for cyber security at sea
Bureau Veritas (BV) and insurance consultancy Bessé are teaming up to improve protection against cyber-attacks in the maritime sector. This partnership will be key to help shipowners comply with IMO and IACS requirements. BV has developed a set of rules (NR 659) which make... plus
Lithuanian haulier banks on green power
Iveco has completed the delivery of 65 Iveco S-WAY LNG gas trucks to transport operator Vlantana. The Lithuanian company, which operates 1,650 vehicles in total, is significantly extending its fleet of gas powered trucks with the new vehicles. The haulier began to convert... plus
First participation pays off
Few days before exhibiting at this week's Dubai Airshow (DAS), a step which the company itself calls "a historic first", Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Aviation Group signed an agreement with London-based lessor World Star Aviation to convert ten B737-800 passenger... plus
Chapman Freeborn chooses Maxim Tsarev for Russia
Global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of the Avia Solutions Group, is opening a Moscow office to support growth and expansion plans in response to a fast developing Russian market. Eric Erbacher, Chapman Freeborn’s CEO: “Russia is a fast-developing market... plus
Green Swan Partners launches second company
Green Swan Partners (GSP), a sustainability-focused venture builder has elected Chetan Chothani - chief executive officer, Lala Faiz - group sustainability officer Mark V. Santo - group general counsel, Anders Flensborg - chief commercial officer and Mare Straetmans - chief... plus