EUR 10 million logistics hub to open in September 
Global freight forwarder Geis Group is building a new logistics terminal n Naila, Upper Franconia, Germany. Construction was symbolically kicked off with the ground-breaking ceremony on a 56,000 sqm plot of land in the Kalkofen industrial estate. Geis Bischoff Logistics will... more
First batch of 150 trucks now in service
Talke is investing heavily in overhauling its fleet of tractor units in Germany, Poland and Luxembourg to enhance safety and sustainability in road transport. In total, the international logistics provider for the chemical industry will be renewing around 150 SZMs in its... more
AfA appoints senior lobbyist Michael Taylor
The Airforwarders Association has appointed senior lobbyist, Michael Taylor, managing partner, Diakon Partners, to help maintain its pressure on the US Congress for urgent investment in air cargo infrastructure at US airports. Taylor will represent the interests and concerns of... more
A contract to reach net zero goal
Netherlands-based Samskip Group has signed a ship building contract with India’s Cochin Shipyard (CSL) for two hydrogen fuel powered vessels. Samskip Group wants to go into “zero carbon emission free shipping services” and is pursuing the “goal of reaching net-zero by 2040,”... more
Avia AM Leasing supplies fourth B737-800BCF
Dublin-based Avia AM Leasing, a global aviation holding company that specialises in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has announced another delivery of a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). This is the fourth aircraft in its passenger-to-freighter (P2F)... more
55 new cranes to cut emissions by 50%
Georgia Ports Authority in USA has agreed to spend USD 170 million on 55 hybrid-engine rubber-tired gantry cranes to outfit the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal, as it is redeveloped into an all-container facility. The hybrid machines will exclusively operate off electric... more
UPS investing in healthcare segment
Logistics provider UPS has opened a new location for healthcare products in Giessen. It is the first UPS branch in Germany to specialise in such products. The new hub has a GMP- and GDP-compliant certified area of 27,200 sqm and also offers a modern track-and-trace system,... more
Dronamics picks Tim Martin
Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline, has appointed Tim Martin as chief revenue officer and member of the executive team, effective 1 April 2023. Martin brings nearly three decades of senior management experience across global supply chain and logistics sectors,... more
Swissport wins lion's share of Chilean market
Swissport International has secured a major contract with Sky Airline, the first low-cost carrier in the Chilean market. Starting from April 2023, Swissport will provide ground services and cargo handling at all 15 airports Sky flies to in Chile. The portfolio includes... more
Patrick Hutchins takes the helm
The board of Oldendorff Carriers has appointed Patrick Hutchins (right) as president and CEO. He succeeds Peter Twiss (left), who has decided to step down after having served the company for nearly 28 years. Company chairman Henning Oldendorff: "Thanks to Twiss’... more