Jettainer picks CCO 
Jettainer, a global provider of unit load device (ULD) management, has appointed Thorsten Riekert as chief commercial officer. In this newly created position, and as member of the management team, he will shape the company’s commercial strategy aiming to advance the growth of... plus
Ukrainian know-how for US sports team
Using one of its AN-124-100, Antonov Airlines, a Ukrainian expert in super-heavy and oversized air transportation, completed the transfer of the "flying" yachts AC75 for the American Magic team and accompanying cargo from Providence, RI, USA to Barcelona, Spain, where... plus
First methanol ship docks in Hamburg
On its route from Asia to Europe, the "Ane Maersk," the world's first large methanol-capable container ship operated by Maersk, made its maiden voyage to the Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg on 28 March. With a capacity of more than 16,000 teu, the ship... plus
A first for LH Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo customers can now book their cargo on a B777F directly from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The flight connection will be launched today, 3 April 2024, and will take place twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.... plus
Management change at K+L Poland
Kuehne + Nagel Poland has a new managing director. Emilia Górska-Mytyk assumed responsibility for K+L’s Polish branch at the beginning of February 2024, succeeding Wojciech Sienicki, who has retired. She will be overseeing the company’s operations, leading a team of 1,700... plus
Rail upgrade nearly doubles freight capacity
Construction work has begun on the 104 km long Nis-Dimitrovgrad railway section in Serbia, which is part of the pan-European railway corridor X. The improved cargo link will strengthen Serbia’s connection with Bulgaria, shorten journey times and improve safety. It will also... plus
Twice a week to Mumbai
Challenge Group will use the added capacity of its second converted B767 freighter to establish a scheduled route between Mumbai (BOM) and Liège (LGG), operating twice weekly. The new scheduled flight creates a direct link between strong economic geographies with operations... plus
Improving groupage shipments to/from Denmark
Freja has established a new groupage department in Aarhus, Denmark to optimise the organisation of groupage shipments to/from Denmark, the company said. Work processes have now been unified, which helps to ensure data quality and safety. The department handles shipments of... plus
A CEO for Ideo
Contract logistics provider ID Logistics has appointed William Parramore as chief executive officer for its subsidiary Ideo. With more than 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain services, Parramore is now in charge of the development of Ideo’s business in France... plus
Sustainability takes centre stage
Rhenus Port Logistics in Rotterdam and Seaway 7 have renewed their partnership for another decade, building on a successful ten-year collaboration. Both companies are committed to enhancing the sustainability of their operations, with initiatives like using electric cranes and... plus