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AF-KLM expands a strategic partnership 
AF-KLM has signed an extension to a ‘power-by-the-hour contract’ (engine-change programme; PBHC) with Air China Cargo (ACC), through the former company’s unit called Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M). The unit has already supported ACC... more
A high-value acquisition
AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Krupp Trucking, a US forwarder for high-value goods based in St Louis. The move, which took effect on 1 January, will boost AIT’s high-value technology logistics portfolio. Krupp manages shipments in the entire USA as well as globally in... more
Four key hires for CCM
Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM), a leader in intermodal equipment leasing and management solutions, has added four new members to its leadership team (pictured, from the left). Darren Audia has joined CCM as director of national sales. His previous experience includes... more
Chapman Freeborn’s humanitarian activities
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Cam Bolton-Wilson as its new vice-president of its division for humanitarian and government affairs in the Americas. He joined Chapman Freeborn after serving as a commando in the UK’s Royal Marines for six years and in the defence and... more
A Pinsly railway serves a new Florida hub
The North Florida Industrial Railroad (NFIR), part of the Pinsly Railroad Company, an independent rail services management firm from Jacksonville FL (USA), will serve the new ‘North Florida Mega Industrial Park’, located in the greater Jacksonville region. The corresponding... more
Optimising efficiency in Cuxhaven
Cuxport, a multimodal terminal in northern Germany, has implemented the ‘Navis Mixed Cargo Terminal Operating System’ supplied by Kaleris, in order to optimise its operations and consolidate workflows for various types of cargo, including ro-ro, breakbulk and containers. The... more
Hannibal links Melzo and Moerdijk
Contship’s multimodal operator Hannibal has started a new intermodal service by A2B-online, a logistics provider for containers and trailers. The new connection links Melzo (Italy) with Moerdijk (Netherlands), initially with three weekly circulations. The company plans to... more
Safety initiative for Australian truckies
The Australian government has approved six projects for new rest stops. They form a part of the fourth tranche of the AUD 140 million (around EUR 84 million) heavy vehicle rest area initiative to improve road safety for heavy vehicle drivers. Projects funded through tranche... more
Freight forwarder Tisa names new CCO
In January Beat Nef joined the management team of the freight forwarder Tisa Spedition as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). With a more than 13-year track record at Tisa and his in-depth expertise and understanding of the needs of customers, Beat Nef will shape the... more