FourKites adds AI and digital experts to team 
FourKites has appointed Sree Mangalampalli as its new vice-president for digital transformation solutions, and Jimmy Sebastian (photo) as its vice-president for AI products. The move supports the company’s focus on AI-led supply chain transformation through its so-called... more
Quantron’s clean transport reboot
Following insolvency proceedings, Quantron is relaunching with a renewed focus on sustainable growth. The company has restructured and realigned its operations, supported by a strengthened cost management framework and ongoing backing from staff and partners, as the company... more
DHL acquires Cryopdp
The DHL Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Cryopdp, a special courier service by Cryoport that serves clinical trials and biopharma and the cell and gene therapy sectors. The move strengthens DHL’s capabilities in temperature-controlled logistics and supports... more
Long-term contract with mystery client
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its collaboration with “a long-standing automotive customer” through a ten-year logistics contract, starting in April 2027. The agreement includes land-based services such as vehicle receiving, end-of-line services, accessory installation,... more
Nazzari new Duvenbeck CCO
Duvenbeck has named Marco Nazzari as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 April. With more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in logistics, including roles at DP World, Ceva and Crane Worldwide, Nazzari brings a strong track record in commercial... more
JYSK selects Spanish partners
JYSK has appointed AR Racking and Körber to equip its future distribution centre in Almenara (Spain). The site will support JYSK’s future growth in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, as the company has reported. AR Racking will provide a custom storage system with 182,500 pallet... more
Alpine truck law suspended
The Swiss government has decided not to implement the revised road traffic law (Art. 45a SVG), which was based on an initiative from the canton of Ticino entitled ‘Safer roads – now!’ (Sicherere Strassen jetzt!). The initiative called for mandatory driver assistance systems... more
New nonstop Vienna–Duisburg rail link
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has introduced a route connecting Vienna and Duisburg (Germany). The company has reported that the nonstop connection offers two weekly round trips, enhancing intermodal flows between Austria and Germany. The service is available for containers, swap... more
New Bosch-Webfleet parking service
‘Bosch Secure Truck Parking’ has been integrated into Webfleet’s fleet management solution through the ‘Bosch logistics operating system’. This allows fleet managers to search for and book secure truck parking spaces at around 600 sites in Europe directly in Webfleet. The... more
Growing Kazakh flag carrier renews ULD partnership
Kazakhstan’s national airline Air Astana has renewed its long-term partnership with Jettainer for unit load device (ULD) management. The collaboration, which began in 2007, will support Air Astana’s planned fleet expansion to 80 aircraft by 2028, including the addition of... more