Former president of Ateia Madrid dies 
Antonio López Matrán, former president of Ateia Madrid and head of the freight forwarder Ibercóndor, has died. Despite his delicate health, he always remained one of the key representatives of the logistics association in the capital. López Matrán was president of the Madrid... more
Arkas Line expands TLS route
Arkas Line has added the port of Mersin to the Turkey–Levant route in its network, to enhance its operational efficiency and customer services. The addition will provide connections to the Black Sea and North Africa from Mersin, a crucial maritime departure point for Turkey.... more
Great success for GW
A net revenue of EUR 2.47 billion, an equity ratio of 63% and consistent expansions into new markets: Gebrüder Weiss looks back on a successful 2023. Leveraging its strong market position and customer base, the Austrian logistics provider worked against global trends of... more
Health takes precedence
After several countries have already imposed bans on disposable electronic cigarettes in their territories, the Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier Cargolux has forbidden to transport these goods on all its flights, including those operated by Cargolux Italia. This measure comes... more
From Lufthansa Cargo to ACL Airshop
ACL Airshop, which provides air cargo ULD logistics solutions for over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation customers, has named Bernhard Kindelbacher as chief executive officer, effective 1 March 2024. He succeeds Steve Townes, who has been appointed vice... more
KLN strikes a deal in France
Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) has acquired a majority stake in a French forwarding company, enhancing its capabilities in the European and African markets. Business By Air SAS (BBA) has been KLN’s agent for its French operations since 2016. During eight years of... more
Better protection for refrigerated cargo
Locotranssped has further enhanced its intermodal logistics services by introducing the Thermo Kare 24/7 fleet monitoring service. It leverages Thermo King’s central monitoring solution which combines real-time monitoring of the refrigerated fleet, remote-diagnosis, and... more
Wascosa welcomes new CSO
Wascosa has appointed Christian Theis as chief sales officer and new member of the executive board. He took up his new role on 1 March 2024 and brings with him many years of experience in European rail logistics, including as managing director of Wanne-Herner Eisenbahn und Hafen... more
Regular road groupage service launched
Global supply chains are becoming increasingly time-sensitive, and demand for reliable transport solutions within Europe has surged. Cargo-Partner Spain has therefore expanded and restructured its groupage road haulage solutions, now offering regular international connections... more
An addition to Astre Group
The French Astre Group has integrated Transports STNI as a new member into its network. Based in Varennes-sur-Fouzon, STNI provides logistics services in Normandy, the Southeast, and the Paris region in France. Since its foundation in 2011, it has amassed a portfolio in... more