Hannibal links Melzo and Moerdijk 
Contship’s multimodal operator Hannibal has started a new intermodal service by A2B-online, a logistics provider for containers and trailers. The new connection links Melzo (Italy) with Moerdijk (Netherlands), initially with three weekly circulations. The company plans to... more
Safety initiative for Australian truckies
The Australian government has approved six projects for new rest stops. They form a part of the fourth tranche of the AUD 140 million (around EUR 84 million) heavy vehicle rest area initiative to improve road safety for heavy vehicle drivers. Projects funded through tranche... more
Freight forwarder Tisa names new CCO
In January Beat Nef joined the management team of the freight forwarder Tisa Spedition as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). With a more than 13-year track record at Tisa and his in-depth expertise and understanding of the needs of customers, Beat Nef will shape the... more
New CFO for Dachser
On 1 January Thomas Hiemer took charge as the logistics services provider Dachser’s new chief financial officer (CFO). As a member of the executive board he’ll be in charge of the division for finance, controlling, tax and treasury. Hiemer took over from Dachser CEO Burkhard... more
Modernising ports worldwide
DP World has surpassed 100 million teu of container handling capacity globally, driven by USD 11 billion in strategic investments in port infrastructure, expansion and acquisitions. This milestone cements DP World’s 9.2% share of the global container market and highlights its... more
Building e-commerce solutions in the Middle East
FedEx has boosted its e-commerce shipping solutions in the Middle East by launching the ‘FedEx International Connect Plus’ service (FICP). The new offering allows ecommerce retailers to ship their packages of up to 20 kg in just three to four business days. With the growth of... more
An excellent year for Liège airport
Liège airport had an excellent year in 2024, with total throughput coming to lose to 1,2 million t. In terms of movements, the trend was also upward, with 37,029 aircraft movements recorded in 2024, compared to 33,652 movements in 2023. The vast majority of these concerned cargo... more
Management changes at FlexiVan
FlexiVan Leasing has appointed Chadwick Heller as its new chief commercial officer, and Keith Saunders as its new chief operating officer. Heller brings more than 30 years of commercial leadership in global transportation, logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain... more
Terminal in Perm increasing capacity
TransContainer has finished the first phase of the reconstruction of its terminal at Blochnaya station in Perm, western Russia. The capacity has been increased by 22% from 41,000 to 50,000 teu a year. Reconstruction started in 2023. Since then, the group has renovated the... more