Changes at the helm of GLS 
Effective immediately, Martin Seidenberg assumes the position of CEO of the GLS Group. The native German brings more than 20 years of experience in the logistics industry. He replaces James Rietkerk, who has stepped down. Rietkerk led the GLS for two years and made the CEP... more
US forwarder maximises intermodal transport
In the USA, KLLM Transport Services has added 610 domestic intermodal refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s thin-profile Vector 1550 refrigeration systems to optimise cargo capacity. The new containers help KLLM transport food and pharmaceuticals... more
Cargo Gulf links Middle East with Asian markets
The Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Cargo Gulf, established in 1985, now operates a new Arab Gulf-Indian Subcontinent liner service (AGISC), linking Pakistan and India directly to markets in the upper Persian Gulf. It complements the company’s existing services... more
Dachser transports locomotives to Peru
Dachser Peru has successfully delivered two locomotives to a major railroad customer in Peru. Weighing over 180 t each, the units were initially received at the Port of Houston in the USA and then delivered right to the customer facility located in Lima, Peru. Of significant... more
General manager for Phillips-Europe
Phillips-Europe, a strategic business unit of US-based Phillips Industries, is the centre of excellence for 24v commercial vehicle components for the European and worldwide market. The company recently appointed Ela Czupik as general manager. Czupik brings profound... more
Oldendorff joins Australian association
Shipping Australia, the country's major national shipping association, has expanded its membership. The latest company to join is the international dry bulk shipping company Oldendorff Carriers. Headquartered in Germany, Oldendorff operates approximately 700 ships with a total... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The unicorn is Scotland’s national animal. Unicorns play a major role in Celtic mythology as a symbol of innocence but represent masculinity and power as well. more
"War like" above, police protection below
Munich (Germany)-based logistics services provider Group 7 has delivered 30 million masks and 1 million protective suits since the beginning of the corona crisis. The cargo is destined for the authorities that are responsible for providing sufficient supplies for German... more
New trucks bring significant fuel savings
UK haulier Premier Logistics has added the two Volvo trucks 460hp FHs with I-Save, alongside one new 500hp FH, to its 50-strong mixed fleet. The new vehicles bring significant fuel savings. They use 25.6 l/100 km versus 29.7 l/100 km that trucks are traditionally expected to... more
Greater weight for freight
Three of the Kazakh carrier Air Astana’s Boeing B767-300ERs have already seen action as only-freighters, carrying goods in their passenger cabins. Now the airline is reacting to rising demand for airfreight services and converting them into full-freighters. more