Christophe Buisson to manage overseas business 
Christophe Buisson joins Dimotrans Group as managing director of its overseas business unit that focuses on air, sea and customs freight forwarding services and operates under its main brand Qualitair & Sea as well as Alis International, Tala France and Pilot. Buisson has... more
Solidifying presence in Indonesia
Established in August 20222, BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has become the 32nd airline member of the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association. The airline's chairman Martynas Grigas: "By joining Inaca, we are reinforcing our growing... more
Hellmann Italy picks new MD
Enrico Farneti will take over as the new managing director of the Italian subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy) in November, as a successor to Daniela Coppola, who will leave the company at the end of the year as planned. Following various roles in Italy... more
Fuso e-canters to electrify deliveries in Malmö
The Swedish company Falkenklev Logistik is adding six new Fuso eCanter 9C18e to its electric truck fleet. The light units will be used exclusively for DHL transport operations on the southern coast of Sweden in the Skane region and particularly in the city of Malmö. The 8.55... more
A first for Maersk in Vietnam
Maersk has opened its first bonded warehouse in Vietnam and thus created more capacities in the north of the country for import and export operations. Located at SLP Park in Nam Dinh Vu IP, the hub offers connections to Hai Phong’s seaport area and thus further shipping routes.... more
Order book rebound
According to Bimco, shipyards have delivered a record-breaking 2.5 million teu capacity in container ships just ten months into 2024, with 410 new vessels contributing to an 8.7% fleet increase, now totalling 30.4 million teu in 6,699 ships. Since 2020, the fleet has... more
Nav Aero welcomes new airline partner
Nav Aero, a global cargo general sales and services (GSSA) network, is entering a partnership with Saudia Cargo. This collaboration enhances Nav Aero’s airline network, increasing its global connectivity and providing expanded cargo solutions to clients globally. Saudia... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
After his term in office (2001-2009), former US President George W. Bush published a book of self-painted portraits of veterans and military personnel. more
After Madrid, Dublin and Lisbon
Urban logistics property developer and asset manager Chancerygate has opened an office in Paris and appointed a development director for France as it takes the next steps in its European expansion. Antonio Di Scipio’s previous role was acquisition and development director at... more
E-truck brings organic vegetables
Gebrüder Meier in Buchs, Zurich, Switzerland, has received several awards for its commitment to the environment. Now the family business, which specialises in the cultivation of organic vegetables, has taken a further step towards sustainability with the purchase of a fully... more