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Leogistics names new head of yard management 
Leogistics has appointed Sascha Winde as its new head of yard management. He brings with him extensive expertise in SAP system architectures and supply chain management. Winde began his career as a technical SAP consultant and took his first steps in logistics when he joined... more
Spar sets up in Croatia
Spar Austria has built its largest logistics hub in Klinča Sela (Croatia), backing the venture with EUR 110 million. Boosting its capacity to 100,000 pallet positions, the group is looking to expand its reach and logistics capabilities in Croatia, where it has been active... more
Keep only evil spirits away, not kindly deliverers
Henkerstraße (hangman street), Blutgasse (blood alley), Galgenweg (gallows lane), Killer or, Hexenberg (witch mountain). These are just a few examples of gruesome street names in Germany. Even if these addresses almost make your blood run cold, DHL delivery staff are not... more
Port modernisation in Vietnam
Vingroup JSC and AD Ports Group have signed an MOU to explore joint development in Vietnam’s ports, logistics, and maritime sectors. The collaboration aims to modernise Vietnam’s logistics infrastructure and enhance its role in global supply chains. Vingroup will assess and... more
Pushback to the future
People are travelling and flying again. GSE Expo Europe, which took place in Lisbon in September, made it clear what’s important again on the aprons at airports after the pandemic. ITJ editor-in-chief Andreas Haug spoke to Stavros Hatziiannou, the manager in charge of sales at... more
Intermodal specialist welcomes 1,500th DAF truck
With the arrival of a XF 480 FT 4x2 tractor, the Swiss logistics company Bertschi has officially put its 1,500th DAF truck into service. The new tractor joins the group’s international fleet, ensuring a timely distribution of chemical products in Europe. Established in 1956... more
DPD and GLS take on parcel project
Last week, the parcel service providers DPD and GLS formed a partnership to enhance access to drop-off and collection points in Germany. Launching the three-year ‘out of home’ project, the companies plan to boost their delivery networks from 8,000 points each to 20,000... more
Extending cargo services in Australia
Menzies Aviation, a provider of services to airports and airlines worldwide, has renewed several major contracts in Australia and New Zealand. They include an extended five-year agreement with United Airlines in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. This will see teams at the... more
Hugelshofer aims to cut emissions by 35% by 2027
The Swiss transport company has joined GS1 Switzerland's “Lean & Green” programme which aims to support companies in reducing CO₂ emissions. Hugelshofer first drew up a CO₂ balance sheet and then developed an action plan to cut CO₂ emissions to be validated by Lean &... more