Changing sides 
Jens Graefe will be joining the management team of German express service provider trans-o-flex, which specialises in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and other sensitive goods sectors, from May. The pharma logistics expert will be assuming responsibility for the newly created... more
Strong environment for K+N
Q1/2021 brought large profits for Kuehne + Nagel. Net turnover (CHF 6 billion), ebit (CHF 431 million) and a CHF 318 million profit in this quarter were all significantly above the levels of Q1/2020. The positive turnaround, which had already begun in the second half of 2020,... more
"Eco Savona" christened
The port of Savona has just witnessed the christening of the vessel “Eco Savona”. This is the fourth hybrid ro-ro unit of the most recent GG5G (Grimaldi Green 5th Generation) vessel class to be ordered by Naples-headquartered Grimaldi Group. The ship's inaugural call in the port... more
RZD strengthens position in Japan
Russian Railways (RZD) has opened a representative office in the Japanese capital Tokyo. The new location will represent the company’s interests in Japan, formulate proposals aimed at developing RZD Holding’s international business, promote transport and logistics services and... more
From Greenwich to Greenville
ACL Airshop, a global provider of ULD logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers and other logistics clients, has been acquired by Alinda Capital Partners. Details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the current management and operations team remains in... more
Back from Asia
Martin Wawra, currently managing director of Voith Turbo in China and the joint ventures with CRRC, is taking over the management of the mobility division and joining Voith Turbo’s management board from June this year. He replaces Cornelius Weitzmann, who will succeed Uwe... more
Ceva: two air cargo services 
Ceva Logistics, the Switzerland-headquartered logistics arm of CMA CGM, has launched two new services. First, the company announced its Skycapacity programme, guaranteeing access to global air cargo capacity for customers in a volatile market. To this end, the company has... more
Hamburg Süd launches insurance tool
Maersk’s affiliate Hamburg Süd has introduced "Value Protect", a new solution for shippers offering them additional protection in the event of cargo damage. The shipping company speaks of a complement to its existing inland transports and customs services, where it... more
Mason Mega Rail Terminal to open this year
In the USA, Savannah Port Terminal Railroad (SAPT) has expanded its long-term rail services agreement with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) to include GPA’s new Mason Mega Rail Terminal. This is especially significant, as rail container capacity at the port is expected to... more