Tracking & tracing cardboard consignments in real time 
In future, the medium-sized, owner-managed WEIG group will use a platform developed by software specialist Transporeon to track and trace deliveries in Germany in real time. WEIG is an important manufacturer of cardboard packaging, folding boxes and plasterboards and a provider... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
For EUR 50.00 one can become a virtual resident of Estonia. For that price, new residents are given access to many internet offers of the Estonian government. But they do not receive a passport or the right to vote. plus
New head of communications
The French association of transport and logistics TLF (Transport et Logistique de France) has appointed Blandine Guyon as the new head of communications and external relations. A graduate of the Skema Business School, Guyon began her career in the communications... plus
Freja continues its steady growth
Freja Transport & Logistics has announced a satisfactory result for the first half of 2019. The integration of Transcargo continues as planned and despite still difficult conditions in Sweden and large expenses for the Polish subsidiary, where the company is investing in a... plus
Gefco saisit l’occasion
Lorsque des sociétés jeunes et dynamiques telles que Chronotruck ont du succès à long terme, elles deviennent intéressantes pour des acteurs établis comme par exemple Gefco. En s’appuyant sur ce grand logisticien, la bourse de fret compte s’étendre à l’étranger. plus
Better links between sea ports and hinterland networks
Effective 18 October 2019, Transfracht will add Rotterdam to its Albatros Express network as part of its internationalisation strategy. With this measure, the operator is responding to the steadily growing demand for services between Germany and the western ports. At the... plus
SF Airlines expands its international network
The Chinese cargo carrier SF Airlines launched its Zhengzhou (China) - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) service last week, its fifth new route this year. On this connection, the company will deploy a B757-200F aircraft, which will probably use its 28 t capacity mainly to transport... plus
Massive track investment in UK
DB Cargo UK has started work on a multi-million investment programme to improve track and rail infrastructure at three key sites. Over the next twelve months, the UK’s largest railfreight operator will replace more than 20 km of track at its depots at Immingham in North... plus
New jetty to reduce number of trucks
The new logistics project at the British port of Bristol also has a significant environmental benefit. The port’s role as a key hub for the new nuclear power station has stepped up another gear as EDF, the energy group behind the major project, announced the opening of a new... plus
Gian Paolo Gotelli appointed new CEO of TX Logistik
Gian Paolo Gotelli has been chosen as the new CEO of TX Logistik (Mercitalia group). He was appointed by the supervisory board to lead the rail logistics company and will assume his new position with immediate effect. Gotelli’s aim is to strengthen the company’s focus on the... plus