Dutch firm Paki Logistics welcomes new director 
Paki Logistics, a service provider for the management, supply and relocation of European pallets and standardised exchangeable containers, has appointed Marc Groenewoud as CEO. He replaces Ingrid Faber, who managed the firm on an interim basis after the departure of the former... more
Freight drives DFDS
It comes as no surprise that the latest growth curve of the DFDS was based “almost entirely on our freight activities, that is to say ferries and logistics,” as the Danish shortsea operator said in a press release reporting its figures for Q2/2021.The second pillar of DFDS’s... more
A 30,000 sqm warehouse with a rail spur
An ÖBB Rail Cargo Group warehouse in Prague Malešice is one of the few logistics locations in the Czech capital with a functioning railway siding. The site offers approximately 29,700 sqm of warehousing.In addition to this the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) also offers goods handling,... more
Cool robots for Kerry
The Kerry Logistics Network is making efforts to increase automation in its operations, to enhance productivity, and to this end now makes use of robotic arms in its F&B operations in Hong Kong, to boost sorting efficiency and to raise accuracy. The company has branded the... more
Two appointments at Aero Africa
Aero Africa, a Hong Kong based air cargo management group, has welcomed two new specialists to its management team.Aero Africa Southern Africa has appointed Kati Mackay (pictured) as its regional financial manager. She will support the executive management team with her insights... more
Container trains generate 60% less CO2
This year, Metrans trains have already transported 527,000 teu with zero emissions on routes directly connected to Hamburg and Bremerhaven (both Germany) and Koper (Slovenia).The low-emission electric locomotives and hybrid shunting locos deployed are particularly efficient, as... more
DHL gets drunk on J.F. Hillebrand
DHL, which has been amongst the bidders for prime player J.F. Hillebrand for a while, has now made it. The Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) has inked an agreement to acquire all of the J.F. Hillebrand Group and its subsidiaries at an equity value of around EUR 1.5 billion.This... more
A350 news from Toulouse and Tianjin
Airbus recently took another step in the ongoing expansion of its global footprint and of its long-term strategic partnership with China when it delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion and delivery centre in Tianjin (China).The A350-900 was delivered to China... more
Fiata names world’s best youngsters
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (Fiata), based in Geneva, and the TT Club, an international freight transport insurer based in the UK, have selected the regional winners of this year’s Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award... more
Asia–Finland trains almost weekly
Russian Railways Logistics (RZDL), Fesco and Nurminen Logistics have launched a regular intermodal service for the delivery of Finland Bridge containers between the Asia-Pacific region and Finland along the Trans-Siberian Railway.The first batch of 62 40 ft containers with... more