ABC’s digital bookings soar by 200% 
Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC), a major air cargo carrier and part of Volga-Dnepr Group, posted a 274% increase in digital bookings in 2021 as opposed to 2020 levels. The carrier was one of the first air cargo market players to join online booking platforms back in 2019,... plus
Reimer Logistics: new tandem takes charge
Marc Soupart has been promoted to the new dual leadership team of Bremen-based Reimer logistics alongside managing director Heike Nickel. The business graduate, who studied economics at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main (Germany), came to Reimer Logistics in 2016 as... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Smoking has not been allowed in Disney movies released for children under 13 for several years - unless it's a historical figure who smoked a lot. plus
Money from Logista
At their recent general meeting, the shareholders of Madrid-based Logista, a specialist for proximity distribution services in southern Europe, approved the distribution of a dividend of EUR 164 million, up 5.1% compared to the previous year. This dividend represents the... plus
UAV Latam banks on drones
German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter is partnering with UAV Latam, a Latin American holding with over ten years of experience in the unmanned aerial vehicle space (UAV) and offices in seven countries. Through this alliance, Wingcopter will work with UAV del Peru, a... plus
Latin American location for Leschaco
In February 2022, the Transantartic S.A.C. (TPL), a freight forwarding company based in Lima, Peru, was taken over by the German logistics group Leschaco (Lexzau, Scharbau). The Peruvian player had been a part of the Leschaco Group's agent network for more than ten years.... plus
Hungary: first e-trucks now in service
Waberer’s has added Hungary's first series-produced electric trucks to its fleet. The two purely electric Renault trucks will be deployed for commercial freight services and distribution tasks within the cities. The haulier has already taken a number of steps in recent years... plus
Dachser expands its team in Sweden
Dachser Sweden has appointed three new executives: Björn Josefsson (left) joins the company as branch manager in Gothenburg. He has more than 20 years of experience in the logistics and transport industry and was most recently branch manager for Bring in Gothenburg.... plus
Short line rail network adds 210 km
US short line railroads operator R. J. Corman has purchased two railroad branches from Norfolk Southern, creating a new company to be called Knoxville and Cumberland Gap Railroad (KXCG). KXCG will have interchange cars in Norfolk Southern’s Sevier Yard. This acquisition will... plus