"Digital forwarder" project on track 
Russian FTL-trucking company Globaltruck is developing the IT platform “Digital Forwarder GT2” to support operations with third-party providers, including logistic operators, freight forwarders and drivers. It will allow the haulier's partners to quickly supply additional fleets... plus
Importance of increasing automotive charters
Since the New Year, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has transported over 8,000 t of automotive spare parts. A significant proportion of these shipments were delivered via 95 charter flights utilising the group’s B777s and B787s and arranged... plus
Jumbo and SAL bundling forces
Heavylift and project cargo companies Jumbo and SAL are forming a joint venture. SAL is headquartered in Germany and Jumbo in the Netherlands. They will be joining forces in combining a large part of their fleets, engineering and commercial activities. In a press release,... plus
Teneso wins white knight
The Karlsruhe-based German transport logistics company Teneso has won Rhenus High Tech as a shareholder for Germany. Founded in 2008, Teneso now has representatives in ten European countries, providing services in 25 European countries. It has also been offering digital... plus
Flying horses despite the pandemic
Despite a challenging year, Emirates Skycargo continued to provide a safe and comfortable journey for horses travelling to compete at international equine sporting events. The carrier has shipped more than 1,100 horses Since April 2020. In February, the Dubai-based airline... plus
Reducing carbon footprint by 4,812 t
Spanish provider Transfesa Logistics has helped Volkswagen Navarra to achieve an historical record for the distribution of cars by rail. In 2020, the railways surpassed the roads as a mode of transport for the first time, conveying 56% of the shipments. In total, Transfesa... plus
Karl Gross Hamburg names import manager
At the beginning of March 2021, Ralph Krüger assumed his new position of import manager in the Hamburg (Germany) office of international forwarder Karl Gross, which was founded in 1876 and which specialises in handling sea freight imports and air freight. With Krüger’s... plus
Russian Global Ports prevails
Russian terminal operator Global Ports has reported its results for 2020. Consolidated marine container throughput went up by 6.6% year-on-year to more than 1.5 million teu against a 0.8% year-on-year decline in the Russian container market over the same period. Marine Bulk... plus
L’heure des spécialistes 
En 2020, le fret aérien sur les aéroports européens a baissé de 11,8% comparé à 2019. Un chiffre élevé de prime abord, mais relativisé par le trafic passagers (–70,4%). S’y ajoute que le secteur est rentable. Mais pendant combien de temps encore? plus