Lee Gainsbury leaves Unilode 
Unilode Aviation Solutions has announced that Lee Gainsbury, ULD ops manager Europe, has decided to leave Unilode to pursue alternative opportunities. His last day will be Friday, 6 September. Stephen Gillies, head of ULD management EMEA, said: "I’d like to thank... more
Dreier acquires textile logistics from the M+R Spedag Group
The Swiss transport company Dreier is taking over the textile logistics division of the M+R Spedag Group and strengthening its position in the market for garments on hangers. From 2020, the division will be renamed “Dreier Fashion4you.” “Our goal was to find a buyer who... more
Calais to receive a new railroad hub by 2022
The CargoBeamer group and Calais Promotion have received a grant from the European Union up to a maximum of just over EUR 7 million for the construction of a new railroad terminal in the vicinity of Calais. This multimodal terminal is a major step in the beneficiaries’ plans... more
Güttler reinforces fleet with turning assistants
The German company Güttler has rejuvenated its fleet by the addition of ten new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks for domestic and international haulage services. The logistics specialist is now relying on state-of-the-art safety technology as all the new vehicles are equipped with... more
Antwerp prepares for new trade relationship with Britain
After Brexit, the port of Antwerp is expecting large quantities of cargo to be shifted from the ferries to containerships in short-sea traffic. But the shift to short-sea goods which will be imported or exported to and from the EU via the ferry ports will be subject to more... more
N Kettering Business Park complete and open for business
St Francis Group, a UK-based property development and investment group, has announced the practical completion and launch of its latest new development – Cransley Park in Kettering. Situated immediately adjacent to junction 8 of the A14 in Kettering, Cransley Park is a prime... more
Joining forces to complete Eurasian Corridor via Kaliningrad
Russian Railways (RZD) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) intend to cooperate in the field of freight and logistics. During a meeting, the two parties talked about the development of the Eurasian corridor via the terminals in the Kaliningrad region (Russia). The railway companies... more
Mathias Hüske appointed new managing director of eos.uptrade
Mathias Hüske will join eos.uptrade as a managing director this month. Together with Michael Kujas and Christian Woodgett he will be part of the software powerhouse’s management team responsible for sales and business development. He will also be responsible for the... more
Decathlon opts for logistics hotspot Tilburg
Decathlon has concluded a long-term lease with HVBM Vastgoed for a new distribution centre to be constructed on a site of approximately 45,000 sqm in Tilburg (the Netherlands). Decathlon has decided to take this step due to the growth of its stores and sales on the Dutch market.... more
Cargologic Germany finally cleared for take off
Cargologic Germany (CLG), an express carrier based at Leipzig/Halle airport and spin-off of the Volga-Dnepr Group, has been ready for take-off since spring this year. The German federal ministry for transport has now given airline the authorisation to start regular services,... more