ITG Air & Sea welcomes new managing director 
Industry veteran Björn Handorn took over the helm at ITG Air & Sea as managing director on 1 October 2023, with overall responsibility for the company’s operations and commercial activities. Handorn’s most recent position was global head of product development LCL at... plus
Work on lines causes train delays
Due to an economically driven decline in demand, the Swedish railfreight operator saw its transport volumes drop by 10% in Q3/2023 compared to Q3/2022. Despite the weak business climate, Green Cargo was able to sign new transport contracts worth SEK 150 million (EUR 12.7... plus
E-commerce for e-cigarettes
BAT's German subsidiary has signed a cooperation with Arvato to manage its e-commerce business, which is selling e-cigarettes and heating products. From the Marienfeld site, Arvato will take care of incoming goods, storage, warehousing, distribution and other tasks. The... plus
Financial growth at ICS
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) celebrated a successful year at its recent annual general meeting, reporting significant financial growth. The Institute saw a 12.5% increase in total income compared to the previous year. This growth reflects the Institute’s... plus
De la mer à l’automobile 
Les noces entre le shipping, le marié, et la logistique, la mariée achetée, ou plus sobrement l’intégration verticale ne cessent de se répéter. C’est ainsi que Noatum, filiale d’AD Ports, a réalisé la plus récente acquisition dans la logistique automobile en Espagne. plus
Operail: private fleet for external transports
Estonia has changed its procedures and conditions for ordering freight wagons for external transport services, which means that Operail can no longer lease its freight wagons in the public fleet. From now on, all wagons of the state-owned carrier will be re-registered as a... plus
Next president for Logistikcluster Basel nominated
The Logistics Cluster Region Basel has chosen its next president. From January 2024 on, Gian Carlo Alessi will lead the initiative backed by the industry and the Basel Chamber of Commerce (HKBB). The Logistics Cluster Region Basel is a private public partnership based in Basel,... plus
UK intermodal operator augments its green fleet
Maritime Transport is joining the zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator, a GBP 200 million (EUR 230 million) investment programme aimed at supporting the freight sector on its path to net zero. As part of the programme, the UK intermodal specialist will integrate... plus
GCL welcomes new head of HR
Global Critical Logistics (GCL), which offers specialised logistics and freight forwarding services for live events, fine art, TV and film productions, and the automotive sector, has appointed Elizabeth Berman as its chief people officer. Berman will work in GCL’s full... plus
American Airlines Cargo expands winter schedule
American Airlines Cargo will operate more than 12,500 roundtrip widebody flights between November 2023 and March 2024. The carrier will offer increased frequencies in all its major international markets, with more than 6,900 of those widebody flights dedicated to... plus