New partner expands heavy haulage network 
Heavy load specialist Big Move in Germany has a new partner. The addition of Zureck Logistik from Brandenburg (Germany) will further strengthen its network of services for oversized cargoes. The partnership covers collaboration, an exchange of know-how and experience and the... plus
Helping horses take the big jump
About three months after a "customised" mission to support the logistics of Italian fashion articles with a B737-400F flight between Cagliari and Pisa, Poste Air Cargo has carried out another customer-critical assignment. This time, the Poste Italiane Group airline... plus
Oren Poleg to head IAI North America
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) president & CEO Boaz Levy has announced the appointment of Oren Poleg as president and CEO of IAI North America (IAI NA), an IAI subsidiary, effective 14 October 2021. Poleg brings extensive experience in business defence operations,... plus
German delight for Chinese consumers
Since summer 2021, the German confectionery brand Reber - known for its "Mozartkugel" - has been gaining a foothold in the Chinese market. The ambitious market entry is being planned and carried out with the Vienna-based Austro-Chinese e-commerce agency Zeevan. The... plus
40 lokos to convert to green powertrains
Operail is converting its diesel-electric locomotives to zero-emission fuel cell electric locomotives manufactured by Stargate Rail. The two Estonian companies recently signed a letter of intent to this effect. As part of the retrofit, the diesel generator sets that power... plus
More funds for Moldovan railways
The European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) is providing Moldova’s national railway operator Calea Ferata din Moldova with an additional EUR 23.5 million loan to upgrade key infrastructure. The new loan follows a EUR 110 million financial package. To date, twelve... plus
Takeover and extension of Novara terminal
Combiconnect, a company belonging to the Swiss Hupac Group, will take over the operation of the Novara CIM terminal in Italy from 18 October 2021. The aim of the takeover is to further expand the terminal for the transfer of transalpine traffic. Today, Novara CIM serves more... plus
Röhlig picks Nicolas Biard
Owner-managed logistics company Röhlig has appointed Nicolas Biard as managing director of Röhlig France. He succeeds Erick Achaintre, who had held this position since 2007. Biard began his career in 2006 at Röhlig Australia, where he worked for seven years, part of which as... plus
CEP at CDG
CEP companies are increasing their footprint at Paris CDG, where DHL has made its largest investment (EUR 170 million) in Europe in recent years and its biggest ever in France since its arrival in 1976. Its new international hub covers 32,000 sqm - ten times larger than the... plus
ECSA recruiting new management
After four years as secretary general of the ESCA, and in agreement with the ESCA board, Martin Dorsman has decided to seek other professional challenges, effective 1 October 2021. “We warmly thank Dorsman for leading the organisation during challenging times and... plus