Takeover expands event logistics portfolio 
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW), a US domestic and international forwarder that specialises in customised logistics and warehousing solutions, has acquired Legacy Logistics, a trade show and event logistics provider headquartered in Pennsylvania (USA). The acquisition... more
Support for ICS2 implementation
On 1 March the EU Customs Safety and Security System ICS2 was launched for the air cargo industry. In an extended transition period that lasts until 30 June 2023, airlines have time to comply with the new procedure. Dakosy authorised signatory Dirk Gladiator advised... more
Duisport Group with new rep for inland navigation
Joachim Holstein has been the Duisport Group’s representative for inland navigation since March. In this new position the expert in inland shipping and logistics reports directly to the Executive Board. In future, Holstein will be the first point of contact for customers and... more
30 Class 99 bi-mode Co-Co locomotives ordered
Beacon has signed a landmark contract with Stadler Rail for the provision of 30 bi-mode locomotives for UK to be operated by GB Railfreight. The 6-axle Class 99s can use existing 25kV overhead lines where available combined with its high-power, efficient engine to complete the... more
Christening the new king of capacity
Most of the general managers concerned held speeches welcoming the first ship of the 24,116 teu ultra-large containership series at a christening ceremony which was held on 9 March 2023. Other representatives signed the delivery document. This vessel was built by Bank of... more
A new distribution warehouse in North America
Hellmann recently inaugurated a new warehouse in Indianapolis, USA, to handle all contract logistics services for its long-standing customer Endress + Hauser in North America. The distribution centre, which supplies customers in USA and Canada, is a state-of-the-art new building... more
Boeing: changes at the helm
Greg Hyslop (left), Boeing ‘s chief engineer and executive vice president of engineering, test & technology, will retire this June after a 41-year career that spanned Boeing's aerospace and defence portfolio. Howard McKenzie (centre), the top engineer at Boeing's... more
512 million accident-free km
In USA, XPO, a major provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America, honoured 254 of its professional truck drivers that reached new safety milestones in 2022. Together, they achieved 1 million, 2 million or 3 million km of accident-free driving.... more
Grade A asset near Piazenza acquired
GLP in Italy has acquired a new Grade A logistics asset totalling 28,000 sqm in Fiorenzuola d’Arda. The warehouse is situated in the south-east of the Piacenza province, one of the largest sub-markets in Greater Milan. The building, which is brand new, was constructed by the... more