VTG expands presence in Russia 
After many years of an indirect presence relying on cooperation with agents, VTG will now take sole responsibility for managing and implementing all its tank container operations in Russia and the Baltics as from September 2020. Specifically, the company will use the... plus
ITJ Video News – 17 September 2020
The latest episode of the ITJ Video News is out. Featuring Turkish Cargo, Swiss Post, the Gefco Group and more. Presented by editor-in-chief Christian Doepgen. (mw) https://bit.ly/3kuFaX1 plus
Managing director for Central European market
TIP Trailer Services has appointed Oliver Bange vice president and managing director for TIP and Pema's Central Europe business unit. Bange has been leading the Central and Eastern Europe region for TIP Trailer Services since 2015. The region consists of Germany, Austria,... plus
Yodel in search of a super-hub
Yodel, a UK parcel carrier, has announced plans for a long-term strategic investment in a new Northern super-hub to support the company’s growth. The investment, which aims to protect all existing jobs while also creating new job opportunities for the wider region, will see a... plus
Four railways show the way
Four major railfreight companies came together at Mossend International Railfreight Park (MIRP) with their electric and hybrid locomotives to support the decarbonisation of the logistics supply chain network. The event coincided with the launch of the Scottish government's... plus
Sophie von der Wiede to join Scannell Properties
Scannell Properties, an American specialist for the development of logistics real estate, has hired architect Sophie von der Wiede as development manager. After more than three and a half years at Segro, where she worked as project manager in Düsseldorf (Germany), she will... plus
Antwerp as a multimodal freight village
The Belgian chemical industry federation Essenscia and railfreight operator Lineas recently presented the findings of their less-than-wagon-load research project to promote the shift of cargo to the railways.The study looked at developing the Antwerp main hub into a true... plus
Bergé concludes project in Bilbao
The Bergé logistics group has finalised its new automated terminal project in the port of Bilbao (Spain). Located at Terminal 2 of the Santurce dock, this infrastructure comprises technologies aimed at reducing waiting times in operation while also complying with the protocol... plus
Andy Baldy assumes new role at Clark
Andy Baldy has been appointed parts manager at Clark. Besides other duties, he will be responsible for sales, customer service and purchasing. He replaces Markus Jöckel, who will take on other duties in future. Baldy joined Clark as sales manager in 2010. In this position,... plus
Fretlink partnership with Project44
The French start-up Fretlink, a provider of services for the road haulage sector, has joined forces with Project44, a network that delivers supply chain visibility for shippers and logistics services providers.From now on, the partnership will enable Fretlink to expand its... plus