Challenge Group picks CEO for Israel 
Challenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as the CEO of Challenge Airlines IL. He will lead all company activities in Israel and join the senior executive management team of the global Challenge Group. Sharon brings many years of professional experience in business and... more
Direct train boosts logistics in the Balkans
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its network with a new direct connection between Serbia and Croatia, which will link two major hubs in the railfreight network, the rail company said. The new train runs between the Nelt container terminal near Belgrade and the... more
From Mondial Relay to Lyreco
Lyreco, a Europe-wide specialist in the distribution of products and services for the working environment, has appointed Benoît Bocquet as supply chain director France. He succeeds Daniel Dendievel, who will be retiring next spring after almost 25 years in the position.... more
Headquarters: Hamburg
The Italian forwarder Savino Del Bene is expanding in Germany with the acquisition of Seabridge Transport, giving it access to Hamburg’s logistics infrastructure. The company will continue to base its German operations in the port city and leverage the location to increase sea... more
Leogistics names new head of yard management
Leogistics has appointed Sascha Winde as its new head of yard management. He brings with him extensive expertise in SAP system architectures and supply chain management. Winde began his career as a technical SAP consultant and took his first steps in logistics when he joined... more
Keep only evil spirits away, not kindly deliverers
Henkerstraße (hangman street), Blutgasse (blood alley), Galgenweg (gallows lane), Killer or, Hexenberg (witch mountain). These are just a few examples of gruesome street names in Germany. Even if these addresses almost make your blood run cold, DHL delivery staff are not... more
Spar sets up in Croatia
Spar Austria has built its largest logistics hub in Klinča Sela (Croatia), backing the venture with EUR 110 million. Boosting its capacity to 100,000 pallet positions, the group is looking to expand its reach and logistics capabilities in Croatia, where it has been active... more
Pushback to the future 
People are travelling and flying again. GSE Expo Europe, which took place in Lisbon in September, made it clear what’s important again on the aprons at airports after the pandemic. ITJ editor-in-chief Andreas Haug spoke to Stavros Hatziiannou, the manager in charge of sales at... more
Intermodal specialist welcomes 1,500th DAF truck
With the arrival of a XF 480 FT 4x2 tractor, the Swiss logistics company Bertschi has officially put its 1,500th DAF truck into service. The new tractor joins the group’s international fleet, ensuring a timely distribution of chemical products in Europe. Established in 1956... more
DPD and GLS take on parcel project
Last week, the parcel service providers DPD and GLS formed a partnership to enhance access to drop-off and collection points in Germany. Launching the three-year ‘out of home’ project, the companies plan to boost their delivery networks from 8,000 points each to 20,000... more