Hellmann opens office in Szczecin 
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has opened a new branch in Szczecin, Poland. The globally active logistics service provider uses the location in West Pomerania to handle its breakbulk distribution within Poland and abroad. Hellmann is now represented in Poland with a total of... more
Back to a more "normal" load factor?
Market analyses by Clive Data Services for February show that conducting a basic year-on-year comparison of airfreight volumes would have produced a decline of close to 2%. However, adjusting the analyses for the early Chinese New Year (-3%) and the Leap Year, with an extra day... more
Grieshaber sets up new branch at Düsseldorf airport
For international customers with time-critical deliveries, Grieshaber Logistik consolidates ist air freight competence at a newly opened location at Düsseldorf airport (Germany). With short distances to all airlines and relevant service providers, the new hub processes all air... more
Letmeship celebrates anniversary
Letmeship marks its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 2000 as the first online shipping platform to bring transparency to a confusing jungle of diverse shipment options, the company has developed over the past few years into a top-of-the-class European shipping software in... more
China – UK express train restarts next week
Davies Turner is back on track with an express railfreight service to and from China for containers. The fixed-day, weekly direct rail import service from China to the UK will re-commence from 13 March after the interruption caused of the coronavirus crisis and the Chinese New... more
First African B737-400SF on approach
The American aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has entered an agreement to provide Nigeria-based Allied Air with up to four AEI B737-800SF freighters. The agreement calls for two firm orders with an additional two options. The... more
Unctad's analysis of the coronavirus impact
Unctad also claims that it is too early to gauge the full economic and trade effects of the Coronavirus outbreak. However, shipping data, based on real-time observations of vessel positions (AIS) and information about the cargoes aboard those ships, already shows a change in the... more
QSL and Hans im Glück renew contract
The German hamburger chain "Hans im Glück" and Meyer Quick Service Logistics (QSL) have decided to continue their cooperation for the next five years. The partners have signed a new contract that will run to 2025. Thus, QSL will remain in charge of operative sales... more
Adam McBride promoted to finance director
Europa Worldwide Group is showcasing its drive to recognise and nurture talent from within its business. The most recent example is the promotion of Adam McBride from commercial controller to finance director. Since he joined in 2016, McBride has played at integral role in... more
Turkish Cargo to connect with Ecuador
From tomorrow, 7 March 2020, Turkish Cargo will integrate Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, into its network of 89 destinations with direct cargo flights. The new addition is not only an important cultural and financial centre but also possesses a significant export and import... more