Decades of experience join TGP 
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed three new executives to its team based in Bremen, Germany. Morten Guba (centre) and Nicholas Schubert (right) have both joined as project managers, while Knuth Meinardus (left) has been named sales manager. Guba and Schubert bring... more
More security and more funding
The Common Road Transport Office is not satisfied with the EU Parliament's latest decision on CO2 targets for new heavy goods vehicles (ITJ Daily 12.04.2024). It regrets the lack of openness for other alternative fuels and calls for more security for the industry. The... more
DHL lands new contract in Europe
Vitesco Technologies, a developer of drive systems, has chosen DHL as its lead logistics partner (LLP) in line with its strategy to improve the sustainability of its supply chains. Under the agreement, DHL will centrally manage logistics operations for Vitesco Technologies’... more
A long and fulfilling career with Meachers
Meachers Global Logistics operations director Rob Lewis has retired after a long and successful career with the company, spanning 42 years. He was given a fond farewell at the end of March, while a warm welcome was extended to Sean Farrell, Meachers’ new import manager.... more
Yes to stricter CO2 targets for HDVs
The EU parliament adopted new rules to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. The regulation addresses emissions from new trucks, buses, and trailers. CO2 emissions from large HDVs must be reduced by 45% for the period 2030-2034, by 65%... more
Continuity at DVF’s 40th general assembly
At its annual general meeting, which took place in Berlin on 11 April 2024, the German Transport Forum (DVF) elected Pierre Dominique Prümm, executive board member for aviation and infrastructure at Fraport – he succeeds Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport in this role - and André... more
Inclusion in practice at Sievert Logistik
Sievert Logistik has welcomed Holger Schönenberg, the first paraplegic professional truck driver, to its team. Based on the company’s Lengerich site, he will be deployed for tarpaulin transports. To make this possible, the transport and logistics services provider contracted... more
SAF now in fashion
Prada Group has announced its first investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits, utilising DHL Global Forwarding's "Go Green Plus" service. By leveraging sustainable fuels, the global logistics services provider can support customers in effectively... more
Maritime piracy rises by 20% in early 2024
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have reported a worrying 20% increase in pirate attacks on ships in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with 33 incidents this year. Ships with German involvement... more
MST welcomes Malaysian freighters
Malaysia Airlines (MH) has chosen Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) as its latest destination for a weekly full freighter cargo service with the first inbound flight set to arrive today, 12 April 2024, from Kuala Lumpur. The scheduled weekly flight will use the relatively fuel... more