Fleet expansion with two Volvo trucks 
UK-based Builders’ merchant Frank Key has added two new Volvo FL 250 4x2 rigid trucks to its delivery fleet. The 16 t FLs will be used for multi-drop deliveries across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Lancashire. The two new FL rigids offer two-step entry and are... plus
Sustainable laurels for Valenciaport
Environmental sustainability is today's battle cry. In this context, the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has won a prize at the World Sustainability Awards, the “port Oscars” in environmental matters, granted by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) in... plus
XPO Logistics promotes Drew Wilkerson
XPO Logistics, a global provider of freight transport services, has promoted Drew Wilkerson to CEO of its planned spin-off of its tech-enabled brokered services platform. Wilkerson is a transportation industry veteran with 14 years of leadership experience in brokerage... plus
Strong quarter for real estate
MLP Group, a developer, owner and manager of industrial and logistics parks, continued its positive trend in the first quarter of this year, as is shown in its Q1/2022 results. The value of investment property increased by 5.3% to around EUR 774.5 million and consolidated... plus
Latam Cargo’s Jorge Carretero to chair Barig
Jorge Carretero is taking over the chairmanship of the international airline association Barig (board of airline representatives in Germany) with immediate effect. Carretero has been working for Latam Airlines Group for 15 years and is considered an airline expert in the... plus
Falko swallowed by Chorus
Chorus Aviation has completed its acquisition of Falko Regional Aircraft, as announced on 27 February 2022. The aim is to transform the Canadian company into a premier full-service provider in regional aviation with capabilities to maximise value at every stage of an aircraft’s... plus
Hellmann chooses Julia Nolf
Family-owned logistics service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Julia Nolf as its new chief commercial officer (CCO) for the Americas region. In her new role, she oversees sales, business development, marketing, and account management across North and Latin... plus
ZIM's new outlook on 2022
For the Haifa-headquartered shipping company ZIM, business in Q1/2022 continued the previous year's trend. Unlike some other carriers, ZIM was able to grow its volumes by 5% compared to Q1/2021. The company's adjusted ebitda amounted to USD, 2.5 billion, while net profit reached... plus