Kombiverkehr adds Italy service 
The German intermodal operator Kombiverkehr has launched a direct train connecting the port of Lübeck (Germany) and the Verona Quadrante Europa freight village (Italy). The train run three times a week in each direction. Furthermore, Kombiverkehr has increased its services by... more
European first for Maltese aviation
The Challenge Group has leased two more Boeing B777-300ERSF converted freighters from Aercap. The aircraft, known as ‘The Big Twins’, are passenger units converted into freighters, and offer greater cargo capacity and improved fuel efficiency. The milestone was celebrated at... more
SF Airlines now serves Norway
On 14 January the first SF Airlines freighter departed from Ezhou Huahu airport (China), bound for Oslo airport, marking the launch of an Ezhou–Oslo freight route. “This is the first time SF Airlines has flown to Norway, and the first freight route from Ezhou to Norway,” said... more
Europa awarded double-A accreditation
Europa’s warehousing division has been awarded AA accreditation for its warehousing and packaging services in Corby (England). The entity called ‘Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard’ awarded the rating to Europa’s storage of food and non-food packaging solutions, as... more
Bulgarian shipowners join EU decarbonisation efforts
On 1 January the Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) joined the European Community Shipowners’ Association (Ecsa) as its 22nd member. This addition broadens Ecsa’s geographical representation and enhances its collective expertise in Brussels. BSA chair Plamen Dimitrov... more
A TMS tool for transparency
The forwarder Craiss Generation Logistik is implementing a comprehensive TMS solution for its partnership with an automobile industry supplier. Continuing a three-decade partnership, Craiss is now looking to support the customer with supply chain and transport route... more
Shearwater Law strengthens maritime practice unit
Shearwater Law has appointed David Richards as a director in its maritime practice group. He joins the Newcastle office, following his role as deputy global head of P&I claims and head of a legal and expertise unit at an IG P&I Club, where he oversaw global mutual... more
First all-electric truck added to fleet
The Swiss transport and logistics company Georges Riederer has put its first all-electric truck into operation, a Renault Trucks ‘E-Tech T4x2’ tractor. The 40 t truck, which will be deployed throughout Switzerland, has expanded Riederer’s fleet of 82 commercial vehicles. The... more
Dachser expands Iberian footprint
EUR 14 million to boost logistics capacities in Spain – Dachser is strengthening its position on the Iberian Peninsula with a new warehouse and office complex covering 12,000 sqm in the northeastern city of Saragossa. Building on its 75,000 sqm plot with an existing hub, the... more
Seko Logistics SVP joins AfA board
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has elected David O. King, of Seko Logistics, to its board of directors for the first time, as the forwarding association looks ahead to the 2025-2028 term. “I’m honoured to join the board and contribute to the association’s work representing... more