More trucks shifted to rail 
Czech carrier PKP Cargo International continues to expand its operations in Europe by transporting more semi-trailers between Czechia and Italy. Since the beginning of May, the company has been carrying loads for Austrian haulier LKW Walter in both directions between the Paskov... plus
Boeing to convert B737-800 in Costa Rica
Boeing will open the first of two 737-800BCF conversion lines with Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales (Coopesa) in Alajuela, Costa Rica early next year. The US aircraft manufacturer forecasts that 1,500 freighter conversions will be needed by 2040 to... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Pure alcohol evaporates quickly when it's cooked. In combination with fat and water, however, it's still detectable even after more than two hours of cooking. plus
Bomi Group expands in Brazil
Bomi Group, an Italian healthcare supply chain solutions provider, has opened a new office in Brazil, led by country manager Rafael Martau. Marcelo Borges assumed the role of operations director in April 2021, with responsibility for logistics and transport operations in the... plus
Sennder's physical-digital expansion
Digital forwarder Sennder has acquired Dutch carrier Cars & Cargo, which operates in France and the Benelux countries. The price of the transaction was not disclosed. As part of the takeover, Cars & Cargo’s fleet of 240 trucks will be fed into Sennder’s system.... plus
HHLA: a mixed bag in Q1/2021
Q1/2021 had its ups and downs for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA). The group's ebit rose by 26.4 % to EUR 46.3 million mostly due to high storage fees caused by continued shipping delays in Hamburg as well as rising container transport volumes. Container throughput fell... plus
Testing innovative cooling systems
Quieter, more eco-friendly and more economical: trans-o-flex subsidiary Thermo Med, which specialises in pharmaceutical transports with active temperature control, is now testing three delivery vehicles equipped with a new type of purely electric cooling system. Conventional... plus
Apex takeover takes last hurdle
The authorities have given the green light for Kuehne + Nagel's acquisition of Apex International Corporation (Apex). Apex, which is especially dedicated to the transpacific and intra-Asia trade routes, is now part of the K+N group. The freight forwarding group, which in... plus
Ruée vers les ports US
L’interruption de nombreux services de ligne dans le monde entier, due aux retards de livraison et défaillances de producteurs suite à la Covid-19, a des conséquences. Beaucoup de marchandises, et le phénomène est intensifié par l’e-commerce croissant, arrivent maintenant aux... plus
Tirer le meilleur de la situation
Depuis 15 ans, Jan Krems vit et travaille aux États-Unis. Le Néerlandais a d’abord franchi l’Atlantique avec KLM Cargo, avant de diriger, depuis 2014, le département fret de United Airlines. Il estime que la culture d’entreprise US est très enrichissante car elle va droit aux... plus