Chapman Freeborn recruits Neil Dursley as CCO ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has appointed Neil Dursley as its chief commercial officer. He will be instrumental in driving the company's commercial strategy, providing direction for global sales teams, and will work closely with the wider organisation to ensure the company... more
Chep reboots its hub in Vienna ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Chep Austria is upgrading its service centre in Vienna with state-of-the-art technology. The provider of pallet pooling services has invested more than EUR 1 million into the automation of pallet servicing and repairs to improve its hub’s performance. Chep deploys robotic... more
King Tut: from the City of Angels to the City of Lights ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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FedEx is no stranger to transporting precious cargo. From Super Bowl trophies to giant pandas, the company has delivered a variety of high-value shipments over the years using its global network that includes 670 aircraft, more than 185,000 vehicles and 450,000 team members.... more
Vopak sells three terminals ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Royal Vopak is finalising the sale of its terminals in Algeciras (Spain), Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Hamburg (Germany). This divestment follows the strategic review of the hubs in 2018. The transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions and should be... more
Matthew Camm joins Europa Road ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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As part of its ongoing expansion, Europa Road has created the new role of UK network development manager and hired Matthew Camm for the role. He is based at the company’s European road freight sales branch in Nottingham (UK). Camm has 17 years of experience in the logistics... more
Chinese coal hopper wagons for Australia ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Aurizon, Australia’s largest railfreight operator, has ordered 264 narrow gauge coal hopper wagons from the Chinese manufacturer CRRC Yangtze. The first batch of 132 wagons will be delivered in Queensland by the end of 2019. The second batch of 132 wagons is due for delivery in... more
Finsterwalder takes over Webopac-logistics ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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With effect from 1 April 2019, the Finsterwalder group took over the provider Webopac-logistics at its site in Kaufbeuren in Allgäu (Bavaria, Germany). All 44 jobs will be transferred from the insolvent company to the new owner, ensuring a seamless continuation of the operative... more
Indonesian airport has high hopes in e-commerce ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The International Airport West Java (BIJB) welcomes the Indonesian government’s efforts to encourage the creation of a logistics hub for e-commerce at Kertajati Airport (KJT). The Cargo Kertajati terminal for domestic service providers came on stream this month. It is run by... more
Imperial Logistics improves barge safety ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In the United States, Imperial Logistics International is taking part in the “safety takes US home” campaign, by staging an event for suppliers to its inland barging operations. The programme was launched in 2016 to increase safety awareness among the 600 masters, officers... more
Albatros Express extends network ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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With effect from 10 May, TFG Transfracht is introducing a new set-up for the port of Koper (Slovenia) and providing it with direct connections to the Albatros Express network. The move means that, for the first time, containers can be transported according to a regular... more