Vygon takes over distributor in Peru 
France-based Vygon, a global medical devices group, has acquired Macatt Medica, a distribution company headquartered in Lima (Peru). Founded in 1997, Macatt Medica has been distributing the majority of Vygon’s products, including a wide range of enteral nutrition products,... more
First fully electric car transporter in service
In Switzerland, the transport company Galliker, the body manufacturer Kässbohrer and the e-truck manufacturer Designwerk have jointly developed and built the country's first fully electric car transporter. The vehicle is now ready for operation. It will be used to deliver... more
ZIM sees volumes rise
ZIM has reported its consolidated results for the full year 2021: the Haifa-based carrier handled 3.48 million teu over the year, an increase of 23% compared to the same period last year, thus recording a stronger performance in this field than a number of other players in the... more
MBO at Le Roy Logistique
Rennes (France)-based Le Roy Logistique group, which was founded in 1947, has sold the majority of its capital to more than 20 executives, including its president Serge Rambault. The traditional shareholders are staying on board. The Le Roy family and Alian Industries will keep... more
Etihad Cargo sets new revenue record
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, achieved record revenue growth 49% in 2021 with a 27% year-on-year increase in freight carried, contributing towards 55% of the group’s revenue. “The Etihad Cargo team has worked more closely than ever with... more
Four Parx picks Eileen Teichmann
Four Parx, a project developer specialising in innovative and sustainable commercial and logistics space, has chosen its innovation manager Eileen Teichmann to head the property management division. Teichmann’s responsibilities include planning, controlling, reporting and... more
More connections to Sardinia
A focus on Sardinia: Grimaldi is launching its new Savona-Porto Torres maritime connection in April 2022, with the ro-pax vessel “Zeus Palace” being deployed on the route. From 11 April until 1 July 2022 and then again from 19 September to 31 December 2022, the new route... more
New combined road-rail service in East Africa
MSC has introduced its first intermodal service in Ethiopia. The new solution combines road and rail transport between Djibouti and Ethiopia and facilitates smooth imports and exports out of landlocked Ethiopia. Imports can be trucked from Djibouti to Addis Ababa or Modjo in... more
Teleport goes live on Webcargo this month
Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly Air Asia Group), will soon go live on Webcargo, enabling easier and faster digital access to Teleport’s fleet capacity to over 3,000 global freight forwarders around the world. Since 2020, Teleport has built up a... more
