Jens Schmeidler elected COO of HGK Logistics 
HGK Logistics and Intermodal has announced the following changes in its management team: Jens Schmeidler will take over the role of chief operating officer (COO) from 1 February 2024, succeeding Andreas Grzib. The former chief administrative officer Jan Zeese (CAO) is leaving... more
Melbourne Port's new face
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) in Melbourne is finalising its Phase 3A expansion, set for completion in December. This phase, part of an AUD 235 million (USD 156 million) project, enhances VICT's capacity by 30% to 1.25 million teu. It extends the quay to... more
Air freight not yet recovered, but buoyant
While the passenger business at Basel-Mulhouse Airport, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year, is recovering noticeably, freight volumes are likely to fall for the second year in a row, dropping to around 111,000 t this year. Airport director Matthias Suhr... more
Using AI for logistics optimisation
Duvenbeck is providing Claas, an agricultural machine manufacturer, and Schmitz Cargobull, a trailer producer, with data from its transport management system to support a research project on AI in the logistics industry. The input mostly concerns inbound logistics, supply chains... more
Saving thousands of minutes of delay
From now on, drone garages will be distributed along Austria’s rail network. As the first infrastructure company in Europe, ÖBB-Infrastruktur has obtained the authorisation to use drones. The vehicles can be operated without direct visual contact with the pilots. The new... more
Final phase for Bremerhaven quay
The final phase of construction for the new Columbuskaje in Bremerhaven has officially commenced, led by Mayor Melf Grantz, Bremenports CEO Robert Howe, and Jens Diekmann of Tagubau. This third and last section will complete the 800 m long quay, with 600 m already finished.... more
Gary Cross named 2024 person of the year
Gary Cross, president and CEO of Maher Terminals, has been named the 2024 Person of the Year by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). An industry veteran with 45 years in the global logistics industry, Cross has been at the... more
Glencar to build East London hub
The UK construction company Glencar is planning to design and build a warehouse development for the company Valor Real Estate Partners. On a site in Beckton, East London, Glencar will build four logistics/industrial units totalling 19,974 sqm. The units can be rented in sizes... more
Galliker gets first «Mega Charger»
The Swiss technology company Designwerk is adding new fast-charging stations in container format to its portfolio. Their purpose is to adapt electric commercial vehicles for long journeys without overloading the power grid. The first megawatt charging station in Switzerland is... more
Swissport and Asyad Holding join forces
Swissport International and Asyad have signed binding transaction agreements for the sale of a 49% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia to Asyad. The signatories are embarking on a strategic partnership to jointly drive the development and growth of the aviation ground services... more