Ready for World Shopping Day 
In Spain, Ali Express, an affiliate of Alibaba, is reshaping its delivery network. The company has established three warehouses near Madrid, where it has a stock of thousands of different products sent by sellers in Asia, which can be delivered to Spanish customers within three... plus
Krems with wind under its wings
Total throughput in the port of Krems an der Donau remained stable at around 1.1 million t from January to September 2020 (-0.5% compared to the previous year). River-based throughput increased by 30% to 416,000 t, which includes 200,000 t of bulk solids that are temporarily... plus
Pall-Ex prepares for high season
The palletised freight distribution network Pall-Ex is increasing its East Midlands hub capacity. The logistics group has opened a new 7,000 sqm facility at Watling Park, Northamptonshire, as it handles an additional 3,000 pallets per night, compared to 2019 freight volumes.... plus
IAG Cargo joins Iata Net Rates platform
The cargo division of International Airlines Group partners with "Iata Net Rates", the air cargo rates distribution platform of the International Air Transport Association, to offer an additional platform which customers can use to do business with IAG Cargo.... plus
Green light to upgrade Basel's rail access to NRLA
Efforts to improve the rail link between Karlsuhe and Basel and build a quadruple-track railway are making progress. Several sections have already been completed. Now Switzerland has awarded the construction permit for the southernmost part of the route: the 3.1 km CHF 260... plus
Qatar Airways Cargo chooses two Champ solutions
Qatar Airways Cargo, the freight division of Qatar Airways, whose landing yesterday, 4 November 2020, inaugurated the Southern runway of the new Berlin airport, and Champ Cargosystems' "Traxon cargoHUB" community have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the... plus
Logistics awarded for role during pandemic
The Logistics Hall of Fame (LHOF) is awarding an honorary award for the first time in its history: During the official gala reception in Berlin, the international Hall of Fame will be paying tribute to the #LogistikHilft initiative. The Hall’s 70-member international jury,... plus
Börke leaves TX Logistik
TX Logistik has announced changes to its management board: Berit Börke resigned from her position when her three-years-contract expired on 31 October 2020. She will continue to serve the private rail transport company founded in 1999 as senior advisor. Until further notice,... plus
ABC diversifies with "Pegasus" passive solution
Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, expands its master lease agreement from last year with Sonoco Thermosafe to enable its customers worldwide to transport life-saving and healthcare products within Pegasus ULD passive containers. The US logistics... plus
More efficient fleet management
RIO, which is owned by Traton Group, has made a new addition to its portfolio: the fleet.tech tracking solution from LOSTnFOUND came online on RIO Marketplace a few days ago. The electronic platform can be used for every brand of truck and other assets without retrofitting... plus