A double acquisition in Italy 
European logistics provider Walden Group has acquired two companies in Italy, thus expanding its service portfolio in the healthcare and pharma sectors. Unitex, which specialises in pharmaceuticals and medical goods, will be integrated into Walden’s subsidiary, Eurotranspharma.... more
Hanna Stelzel to head container segment
As of 1 March, Hanna Stelzel will assume the role of director containers within the commercial department of the Port of Rotterdam Authority and oversee all activities within the container chain at sea, in the port and in the hinterland. Stelzel succeeds Hans Nagtegaal. She... more
A brownfield near Stuttgart
Panattoni has completed a 25,700 sqm BTS logistics centre in the region of Ostalb, Southern Germany, for Spedition Brucker, a local logistics specialist. Panattoni Germany developed the property on a brownfield measuring around 47,000 sqm. Previously, the site belonged to a... more
New Zealand orders Swiss locomotives
The Swiss company Stadler in Switzerland has signed two locomotive contracts with Kiwi Rail in New Zealand. One deal involves the delivery of nine mainline locomotives equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) for seamless operation on the North Island. The second... more
Much more recycled plastic for export shipments
As the first cargo terminal in Hong Kong, Cathay Cargo Terminal is introducing 50% recycled plastic cargo cover sheets for all export cargo shipments built up within its terminal, increasing from its current specifications of no less than 30% recycled content. A new material... more
Ignazio Messina welcomes "Jolly Clivia"
Ignazio Messina & C has officially taken delivery of its new ship, the "Jolly Clivia", at the port of Singapore. The vessel, measuring 262 m in length and 32 m in width, will sail to Europe with stops in Mundra (India), Jebel Ali Dubai (United Arab Emirates), and... more
First of two 737-800 freighters for KQ Cargo
GA Telesis (“GAT”), a provider of integrated aviation services, has announced the first of two deliveries of Boeing 737-800SF freighters to Kenya Airways. The aircraft is part of the GA Telesis owned fleet and was delivered to Kenya Airways as part of a two aircraft transaction.... more
Promotions at MOL
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL; president & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, pictured) has decided on the following changes in its executive staff. The changes concering directors and auditors will be announced around the end of March 2024, subject to the approval of the shareholders at... more
Expanding at JFK airport
Kuehne + Nagel’s facility at the JFK International Airport has seen a major expansion with the addition of temperature-controlled areas and more warehouse space, strengthening the logistics provider’s capabilities at the airport. The company has enlarged an existing space of... more
DHL to receive 178 Iveco CNG trucks
With this order, DHL Group is expanding its fleet to more than CNG 450 trucks in Germany. Powered by bio-CNG, they will further reduce the forwarder's carbon footprint. 161 Iveco S-Way CNG trucks will be used for shorter distances and day trips. These units have a 4x2 standard... more