Searching for vessels via Ocean Finder 
Airbus Defence and Space, which is headquartered in Taufkirchen (Munich, Germany), has released the latest version of OceanFinder, a digital maritime service to detect, identify and track vessels around the globe. First launched in 2018, the tool is based on Airbus’... more
Groupe ADP wins consulting contracts in USA
In cooperation with ADP Ingénierie, Merchant Aviation, a USA-based aviation strategic and design consulting firm, member of the French Groupe ADP, has just won a series of new contracts in the USA to provide various services in airports planning for airports authorities and... more
Digital takeover for Green Steam
Green Steam has acquired BMT’s data collection and performance optimisation subsidiary firm Smart, which is located in the United Kingdom. Green Steam, founded in 2007 and with locations in Denmark, the United Kingdom and Poland, specialises in machine learning for improved... more
Greenyard expands fleet in Poland
Greenyard has expanded its ICTS fleet in Poland with seven bi-temps, refrigerated trailers with a double evaporator for different temperature zones. In total, Greenyard is now renting 17 refrigerated trailers from ICTS on a long-term basis. These trailers are equipped with... more
New head for a new department
Jean-Sébastien Durand has taken charge of the newly created “strategy & marketing” department of Fraikin Group, a French utility vehicle rental company. As member of the executive committee he reports directly to Fraikin’s CEO Philippe Mellier. Most recently, Durand was... more
Messaggerie Libri extends contract with Ceva Logistics
Ceva Logistics has further strengthened its position in the Italian books market with the renewal of a long-standing contract with Milan-headquartered Messaggerie Libri (Me.Li) - the country's leading distributor of editorial products. More than 600 publishing brands partner... more
Maghreb trade on the rise
Militzer & Münch, which is headquartered in Switzerland, is substantially expanding its transport services between Germany and the Maghreb countries. Compared to H1/2019, the logistics company was able to increase its consignment volumes by almost 30% in H1/2019. Turnover... more
P&O Ferrymasters opens new warehouse in Rotterdam
P&O Ferrymasters will open a 17,000 sqm warehousing facility in Europoort (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) to support its trans-Continental operations. The 10-year contract for the additional facilities will significantly expand the warehousing storage capacity of P&O... more
Ifco chooses Julian zu Putlitz as CFO
The supervisory board of the Ifco group, a provider of reusable packing solutions for fresh produce, has appointed Julian zu Putlitz as chief financial officer (CFO) to the group’s executive board. He replaces Margit Kendler, who will leave Ifco at her own request after three... more
Hamburg Sud goes even more digital
Hamburg Sud, an affiliate of Maersk, has expanded its e-commerce offerings. "Instant" is a digital application that offers certain advantages when booking containers. Bookings can be made up to four weeks prior to the planned shipment. The earlier the booking is... more