Karen Klement to head sales department 
The Pfenning Group, a full-service supply chain service provider based in Heddesheim (Germany), has recruited Karen Klement as sales manager. With effect from 1 April 2024, the experienced logistics expert will be responsible for acquiring and developing new customer... more
A dual role for Pierre Jalady
UTA Edenred, a European mobility service provider and part of the Edenred Group, has appointed French manager Pierre Jalady as its new managing director as of 1 April 2024. He will also act as general manager of Edenred Mobility Emea. Jalady has extensive professional... more
RZDL continues to expand its own loco fleet
The Russian transport and logistics company began building its own locomotive fleet in December 2023, purchasing two shunting diesel locomotives for this purpose, and is now planning to buy two more such locomotives in 2025. The expansion is in response to a growing demand... more
Over the Irish Sea
Toga Freight Services announced earlier this month that it has acquired London-based Irish Sea Logistics, a specialist forwarder operating between Great Britain and Ireland and thus gained a further opening into the British market. From its customs TSF bonded warehouse in... more
Drydocks World introduces cryogenic pipe shop
Drydocks World in Dubai has upgraded its propeller repair services and introduced new facilities, aiming to reinforce its position and boost its revenue in maritime services. The enhancements include the capability to handle both minor in-situ repairs directly on vessels and... more
More and more electric HDVs hit the roads
Amazon is investing in electric vehicles around the world and now rolling out nearly 50 electric heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) in Southern California alone. According to the company, it is the largest fleet of such vehicles in any country so far. They will haul cargo containers... more
Dnata enhances Singapore operations
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has appointed Neo Su Yin as managing director of its Singapore office to oversee the company’s ground handling and cargo operations at Changi Airport (SIN). A Singapore national, Su Yin brings with her extensive experience in... more
Pall-Ex boosts services in Ireland
The group opened a network within the Republic of Ireland with a ceremony on 1 May. Operating from its Dublin facility, Pall-Ex Ireland already has 16 members, and its team has extensive experience in freight forwarding and customs clearance, the network said. Due to... more
A distribution centre in Dubai
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ joint venture with an Indian service provider has opened a distribution hub in Dubai South. Dubbed Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics, the JV is a collaboration between Hellmann and an affiliate of Parekh Integrated Services. The facility... more
Exploring maritime fuel alternatives
Joost Mathôt, director of Damen Shipyards Group's workboats division, has released a statement where he discusses the complexities of selecting future marine fuels amid evolving global regulations that demand carbon footprint reductions from maritime operations. The search... more