Champ joins the herd 
After developing new animal transportation solutions with the objective of improving the communication between the shipper, forwarding agent and airline, Champ Cargosystems has now joined the animal transportation association (ATA). The logistics IT solutions provider wishes... more
Simpson Spence Young bolsters suezmax team
Simpson Spence Young (SSY), an independent shipbroker, has strengthened its tanker desk by hiring two brokers to bolster its London (UK) suezmax team. The addition of Oliver Rae and Dean Abrahams brings the size of SSY's global team dedicated to the suezmax market to 17. Rae... more
GLS Austria raises its prices
Parcel services provider GLS Austria is raising its prices in response to the still ongoing increase of personnel costs, because the company is determined to maintain the current quality of its parcel deliveries in future. GLS Austria introduced price rises already last... more
Green week in Barcelona coming to an end
In the port of Barcelona, APM Terminals has been celebrating the annual ‘Go Green’ event during the week of 23-27 September, which aims to raise awareness among the entire port community for the respect and protection of the environment. During these days, talks, workshops... more
CCTT and GETO search for solutions for trains in Eurasia
The Coordination Council on Trans-Siberian Transportation (CCTT) and the Group of European Trans-Eurasian Forwarders and Operators (GETO) have agreed to cooperate more closely. The aim is a better coordination between all parties along the 12,000 km long transport routes of the... more
Chartersync discusses the need for digitisation
At the NAX 24-7 time critical logistics meeting which took place in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) yesterday, 25 September 2019, CharterSync co-founders, Ed Gillett and Simon Watson talked about digitisation and time-critical air cargo logistics. Time-critical and "Just in... more
Kurt K. Larsen says goodbye
Kurt K. Larsen, chairman and "founder" of the modern DSV is stepping down. He has great confidence in the leadership of today’s DSV, which is part of the reason he is ready to retire and enjoy full control of his calendar. “All good things must come to an end, as... more
Hellmann opens branch in France
In September 2019, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics will open its first air freight and sea freight office in France. With this investment the company will close a gap its own European network and expand its global service portfolio. The office is in Villepinte, near the Charles de... more
Marseille-Fos Port: New services for road hauliers
Following on from the initial roll-out of Ci5 in Marseille-Fos Port (France) last October, the specialist for cargo community systems MGI is now launching the Ci5 mobile application with brand new services for hauliers. All cargo on the new digital tool can be viewed and... more
Spatial planning framework for Swiss regional airport
The Swiss federal council has approved the object sheet of the aviation infrastructure plan for the regional airport in Samedan (SMV, Switzerland). This stamp of approval replaces the object sheet of 2002 and determines the spatial planning framework for the long-term... more