Four new consulting and sales experts 
Wistra, a developer of load securing aids, has enhanced its consulting expertise and expanded its international sales sector with the addition of four commercial vehicle experts, namely Torben Schwenk, Frédéric Flamand and Corrado Camossi. The fourth person, Christian Wesemann,... plus
Continental Cargo Carriers invests in fleet
The specialist full and part-load operator, Continental Cargo Carriers (CCC), has invested a six-figure sum in 35 new trailers to modernise its fleet. The new trailers will join the company’s current fleet of 270 trailers, maintaining the reliability of its reputable road... plus
Pertamina to order A400M for Pelita Air subsidiary
According to local media, the state-owned Indonesian oil company Pertamina intends to purchase A400 cargo aircraft. They shall be operated by the company’s subsidiary Pelita Air Service, which could deploy them to transport cargo to Papua and other remote regions of the island... plus
Technical upgrades for Sovcomflot’s tankers
Sovcomflot, a major Russian shipping company, will roll out a Wärtsilä fleet operations solution for its fleet of arctic shuttle tankers. The order was booked in March 2019. The agreement signed with Sovcomflot comprises the upgrade of the navigation systems installed... plus
U-Freight on the move in Beijing
The U-Freight office in Beijing has moved to a new location to provide enhanced services for customers and staff. Group CEO Simon Wong says: “Since our formation over 50 years ago, U-Freight has invested heavily in offices, logistics hubs and service developments in China.... plus
Acquired railcars strengthen intermodal business
The European rail car leasing company Ermewa has acquired 154 additional railcars from the European rolling stock company Rosco Bohemia, a member of the Czecho Slovak Group (CSG). The acquisition reinforces Ermewa’s presence in the intermodal business especially in Germany,... plus
Craiss sets up joint venture with ITK
The German logistics company Albert Craiss is enlarging its business field and now offers services in the air and sea freight sector. To this end, the Baden-Württemberg-based service provider is setting up a joint venture named LSA Logistics Sea & Air with ITK... plus
Mahan Air makes a comeback to Saint-Petersburg
Starting today, 3 May 2019, Mahan Air is offering regular scheduled services on the route between Tehran Imam Khomeini (Iran) and Saint-Petersburg (Russia). An A310 aircraft will operate the route twice a week. The Iranian carrier, which has recently banned from... plus
Medcenter Container Terminal extends range of equipment
Italy’s Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT), which is owned and operated by Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), will purchase a total of 32 diesel-electric straddle carriers. All the machines are scheduled to be delivered by the end of Q4/2019. MCT is located in the southern... plus
Turhan Özen joins Tiaca board
Turhan Özen, chief cargo officer of Turkish Airlines and the head of the Turkish Cargo Brand, has been elected to the board of the international air cargo association Tiaca. Özen has overseen business development in the Balkans, Middle East, and African regions. “With a new... plus