“Curiosity of the Day” 
For EUR 50.00 one can become a virtual resident of Estonia. For that price, new residents are given access to many internet offers of the Estonian government. But they do not receive a passport or the right to vote. more
New head of communications 
The French association of transport and logistics TLF (Transport et Logistique de France) has appointed Blandine Guyon as the new head of communications and external relations. A graduate of the Skema Business School, Guyon began her career in the communications... more
Freja continues its steady growth
Freja Transport & Logistics has announced a satisfactory result for the first half of 2019. The integration of Transcargo continues as planned and despite still difficult conditions in Sweden and large expenses for the Polish subsidiary, where the company is investing in a... more
Gefco takes charge
When dynamic young firms – such as Chronotruck – enjoy sustained success soon after their launch, they become interesting for established players – such as Gefco. With the major logistician behind it now, the freight exchange is planning to expand abroad. more
Better links between sea ports and hinterland networks
Effective 18 October 2019, Transfracht will add Rotterdam to its Albatros Express network as part of its internationalisation strategy. With this measure, the operator is responding to the steadily growing demand for services between Germany and the western ports. At the... more
SF Airlines expands its international network
The Chinese cargo carrier SF Airlines launched its Zhengzhou (China) - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) service last week, its fifth new route this year. On this connection, the company will deploy a B757-200F aircraft, which will probably use its 28 t capacity mainly to transport... more
Massive track investment in UK
DB Cargo UK has started work on a multi-million investment programme to improve track and rail infrastructure at three key sites. Over the next twelve months, the UK’s largest railfreight operator will replace more than 20 km of track at its depots at Immingham in North... more
New jetty to reduce number of trucks
The new logistics project at the British port of Bristol also has a significant environmental benefit. The port’s role as a key hub for the new nuclear power station has stepped up another gear as EDF, the energy group behind the major project, announced the opening of a new... more
Gian Paolo Gotelli appointed new CEO of TX Logistik
Gian Paolo Gotelli has been chosen as the new CEO of TX Logistik (Mercitalia group). He was appointed by the supervisory board to lead the rail logistics company and will assume his new position with immediate effect. Gotelli’s aim is to strengthen the company’s focus on the... more
Bolloré inaugurates Aerohub in Abidjan
Bolloré Transport & Logistics has inaugurated its new multimodal logistics hub, Aerohub, in Abidjan (Ivory Coast). Thierry Ehrenbogen, CEO of Bolloré Logistics attended the event. Featuring latest-generation equipment, Aerohub will receive, store and distribute via a... more