Des Brésiliens deviennent Américains 
Cela risque de déplaire au Président US Donald Trump. Le programme Compra Fora («achète à l’étranger») de Correios ne profite pas seulement aux clients brésiliens de l’e-commerce mais pour l’instant surtout aux sociétés US. La rampe de départ est l’aéroport de Miami qui... plus
Takeover promotes tank business across eastern USA 
TFI International has acquired Schilli, a company that specialises in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk and offers dedicated fleet solutions and other services throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Gulf Coast regions of the USA. With more than 400 employees, Schilli... plus
Inland port of Passau gearing up
A new LHM 420 mobile harbour crane has officially commenced operations at the inland port of Passau (Germany). The hoisting equipment is able to handle single loads weighing up to 120 t – almost double as much as its predecessor. The crane is suitable for lifting bulk, general... plus
Amazon joins German Transport Forum
The e-commerce giant Amazon has just joined the German Transport Forum (DVF). The association’s managing director, Heike van Hoorn, observed: "With Amazon Germany as a member we have gained a player with innovative strength for the online trade and logistics sector.... plus
Fiege stores, packs and ships for fittings manufacturer
The logistics company Fiege recently inaugurated a new location in Melle (Germany), where it provides services for Hettich, a furniture fittings manufacturer. Hettich designs and produces various functional fittings. Its product portfolio includes everything from drawer and... plus
Two truckstops in UK can be booked in advance
Truck Parking Europe has launched its new book & pay feature for secure truck parking in the UK market. Red Lion Café & Truckstop and Chippenham Pit Stop are the UK’s first locations to offer book & pay on the European booking platform for safe and secure truck... plus
Swiss alliance for global airfreight continues
Switzerland's leisure travel airline Edelweiss, represented by CEO Bernd Bauer (right), and Swiss World Cargo, the freight division of Swiss International Air Lines, represented by its head Ashwin Bhat, have agreed to continue the close partnership which they have enjoyed since... plus
IAG Cargo's results boosted by pharma business
IAG Cargo generated commercial revenues of EUR 1.17 billion in 2018, 7.2% higher than in 2017 at constant currency. The overall yield for 2018 increased by 8.1% at constant currency. Sold tonnes rose by 0.2%, CTK volumes fell by 0.9% whilst capacity grew by 3.8%. CEO Lynne... plus
Zim scoops up international shopping platform
The technology company Ladingo, which just closed a USD 1 million funding round, also counts the Haifa-based carrier Zim among its investors. The start-up, founded in January 2018, claims to be the world’s first company to offer a comprehensive solution to online shops selling... plus
Seat on Confitarma board for Cesare d'Amico
The Italian shipowners' association Confitarma has unanimously elected Cesare d'Amico to its board of directors and executive committee. D'Amico is CEO of the D'Amico Group, a Rome-based entity with offices around the world. On another front, the trade body has decided to... plus