A manager for major and fleet customers 
Pascal Schmutz was appointed key account manager at Renault Trucks (Switzerland) in Dietikon on 1 July. Here, his main focus will be on major and fleet customers. Schmutz brings with him the experience he has gained in over eleven years, mainly at Galliker Transport,... more
Gruber and Siemens choose e-trucks
The electric truck has taken over transports within a radius of 100 km for Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s plant for low-voltage switchgear in Leipzig, Germany. Gruber Logistics’ vehicle covers an average of 250 km a day or 60,000 km a year - with zero emissions. It is fuelled... more
EJMT adds hybrid cranes
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), part of ICTSI in Indonesia, has received two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax mobile harbour cranes. These cranes, featuring a diesel-electric hybrid system, are designed to enhance the terminal's capacity to handle bulk, project, and... more
From China to Europe by block train
Cargo-Partner has successfully completed several large-scale shipments by block train from China to Eastern Europe and a time critical transport by air from India to Poland. The logistics company shipped 157 containers from six locations in China to Poland, Hungary and Romania.... more
"Smart Facility" certification for "Smartist" terminal
Turkish Cargo has received the Iata Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification (Sfoc) for the "Smartist" terminal, confirming that its operational procedures comply with Iata regulations (Iata cargo handling manual, dangerous goods regulations, ULD regulations,... more
Returning to Leschaco and Asia
Jens Osterwald has been appointed as the new managing director for Leschaco (Malaysia). He will assume his new role in Malaysia on 1 September. Osterwald began his professional career in 2005 with a three-year dual study programme at Leschaco's headquarters in Bremen. From... more
Large cargo space for projected Addis airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) to embark on the design and supervision of a mega airport city in Bishoftu, at a lower elevation compared to the current primary hub.... more
US class I railway upgrades in Alabama
Norfolk Southern is investing more than USD 200 in increasing its capacities on a major rail line in Alabama. The 3B corridor connects markets in the north and centre of the US state to the port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. It is an important segment of Norfolk... more
Higher freight rates and a focus on profitability
HMM has announced strong financial results for H1/2024, with revenue increasing by 18.6% and net profit rising by 88% compared to the same period in 2023. The company attributes this growth to higher freight rates and a focus on profitability-oriented operations. HMM plans... more
Lagermax expands in green logistics
Lagermax has acquired Ambach Entsorgung, thus strengthening its green logistics division. The group announced the takeover on 16 July. Ambach is headquartered in Pichl bei Wels, Austria, and has been working on waste management and recycling solutions since 2002. With more... more