Three more years for LUG in Germany 
Delta Air Lines has extended its partnership with LUG Air Cargo Handling in Frankfurt and Munich, securing a contract extension until 2027. The Atlanta-based airline has been using LUG's services for Delta Cargo in Frankfurt for over four years and in Munich for a decade.... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Born 229 years ago today, on 1 February 1745, John Adams, a veteran of the American War of Independence, is probably the earliest-born person ever to be photographed. The daguerreotype was made on his 100th birthday. John Adams died in 1849. more
“Great opportunities”
In conversation with Fabrizio Bacciarini, head of sales at Fraikin Switzerland. The Swiss branch of the commercial vehicle rental firm Fraikin wants to grow in the German-speaking parts of Switzerland. For this it has brought Fabrizio Bacciarini, last head of Eaton’s Zurich... more
Diversifying pharma product portfolio
With its Iata Ceiv Pharma certificate and services meeting GDP standards, Turkish Cargo is now launching three products containing flexible solutions for pharmaceutical and medical consignments in various categories. With the "TK Pharma Standard", customers can... more
Intermodal link from the Atlantic to the Rhone
A new train now runs between Bayonne on the Atlantic on the border with the Basque Country and Lyon in the Rhone-Alpes region in France. Initiated by the Mendy Group, the line was set up by Ederlog in cooperation with SNCF to deliver building materials by rail for the... more
Hapag-Lloyd tests the "new normal"
Shortly after announcing its plans for forming a new alliance with Maersk in February 2025, Hapag-Lloyd reported its preliminary business figures for the full year 2023. Handled volumes grew slightly by 0.5% to 11.9 million teu last year (2022: 11.8 million teu). Revenues... more
Scuderia retains logistics partner
Scuderia Ferrari has signed a multi-year extension contract with Ceva Logistics, wherein Ceva will continue to provide all logistics services for the racing team’s cars and equipment. Scuderia is best known for its success in the Formula 1 world championship, but is also active... more
More support for the switch from road to rail
DP World in UK is raising its incentive for transferring freight from road to rail by almost 50% to GBP 100 (EUR 117). The modal shift programme, which is being trialled at DP World Southampton for twelve months, initially offered GBP 70 (EUR 82) to customers who move... more
A seamless transition
After more than 16 years at Tip/Pema Switzerland, Eric Jecker, previously managing director, is leaving the truck and trailer leasing company to pursue other, non-professional activities and is officially handing over his role to his successor Micha Heusser (pictured). Jecker is... more
NCM lands new contract
Network Cargo Management (NCM) has been appointed as the GSA for Bringer Air Cargo (BAC) in the USA, effective 19 November 2023. Javier Gonzalez, NCM’s sales manager based in Florida: “I am happy to confirm that we have been appointed as Bringer Air Cargo’s GSA in the... more