Container flows on a positive note? 
In December 2022, the container throughput index published by the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) surged to 124.3 points from the 121.9 points (seasonally adjusted) registered the month before, according to... more
XPO picks Ali Faghri
XPO, a major provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, has appointed Ali Faghri as chief strategy officer, effective immediately. Faghri will lead XPO’s strategy and analysis of growth opportunities and oversee the company’s engagement with the... more
Opening in Memphis
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has opened a new location in Memphis, Tennessee, whose main focus will be on the healthcare industry. The distribution centre covers a surface of approximately 33,000 sqm. The new client at the site is a major player among medical technology... more
Bonnier appoints Moritz Trüg
Moritz Trüg, previously responsible for business development at Amazon Books for selected major national and international publishers and groups as well as the “print on demand” vertical at Amazon Retail in Germany, will move to Bonnier Media Deutschland in mid-January 2023.... more
AA Cargo and Airlink unite for Haiti
American Airlines Cargo is taking part in a global effort to transport life-saving medical and sanitation supplies to Haiti as the nation struggles to control a deadly cholera outbreak. In partnership with Airlink, a non-profit humanitarian organisation dedicated to bringing... more
Towards tomorrow’s transport 
A deep-tech company developing high-performance batteries. Ever since a group of young Spanish entrepreneurs took part in Elon Musk’s ‘Hyperloop Pod Competition’ in 2015 their company Zeleros has been busy developing a hyperloop. European funding is further diversifying its... more
US transport software provider sold
The Australian company Wise Tech Global, the developer of the logistics software Cargo Wise, has acquired Envase Technologies. The US company provides transport management software for intermodal trucking, drayage (container haulage) and landside logistics in North America. The... more
Truck business grows by 10%
2022 ended as record year for Traton: The group sold more than 300,000 vehicles for the first time ever despite continuing pressure on supply chains and the production standstill at Man Truck & Bus which lasted for several weeks. At 305,500 (2021: 271,600) vehicles, unit... more
Groupe SEB deepens partnership
Groupe SEB has extended its contract with GXO for UK and Ireland. The French Group requires additional warehouse space to enable sustainable growth. It manufactures small domestic appliances and cookware sold through multi-format retailing in more than 150 countries. GXO... more
Changes at Uship
Uship, a specialist for moving large items like furniture, vehicles and freight, has announced key 2022 results and the launch of new LTL (less-than-truckload) solutions. Uship has also reported that CEO Kris Lamb has stepped down to focus on family medical matters. COO... more