Improving ETAs, minimising delays 
Bluebox Systems’ new product aims to improve real-time ETA information and arrival time calculations, benefitting both shippers and transport companies. The challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic and recent tensions have shown the vulnerability of supply chains, making accurate... more
Rotterdam Port Authority bridges the gap
Boudewijn Siemons has been appointed CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, effective 1 February 2024. He had been serving as CEO on an interim basis in addition to his duties as COO since Allard Castelein left the authority last summer. The executive board now consists of... more
A divided path to growth
Cargotec's board has approved a plan to split off Kalmar as a standalone company, pending approval at the AGM on 30 May 2024, with completion targeted for 30 June 2024. Supported by major shareholders, the move is intended to allow both Cargotec and Kalmar to pursue... more
WFS to handle Finnish cargo in Paris
Finnair has contracted Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, to provide cargo warehouse handling at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, domestic trucking services and cargo reception points in France. The airline operates 28 wide- and narrow-bodied... more
The trio on the Rhine
The logistics companies Danser Group, Swissterminal, and DP World have been jointly operating inland shipping services on the Rhine since 1 February 2024. The portfolio covers the route from the trinational border area to the Western ports in Belgium and the Netherlands.... more
AIT picks a Dutch spare part
Chicago-headquartered AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The international freight forwarder specialises in time-critical marine spare parts logistics and is based in the Netherlands.... more
‘Queen of the Pit Lane’ reveals winners
Suzi Perry has announced nine victorious companies and two individual winners in the eleven categories of the Bifa Freight Service awards, which celebrated its 35th anniversary this year. Deugro (UK) triumphed in the air cargo services category, which was sponsored by IAG... more
As many rail access points as possible 
56 German associations and organisations have submitted a charter containing 97 measures to the country's federal government. The Association of German Freight Wagon Owners VPI says that many more access points are required to ensure a modal shift to eco-friendly rail transport... more
More roundtrips between Melzo and Rotterdam
Hannibal is expanding its rail services: starting from 5 February, direct connections between the Italian rail hub Milano terminal in Melzo and the Dutch Botlek terminal at the port of Rotterdam will increase from three to five, bringing the total number of weekly rotations to... more
Qatar Airways Cargo picks new COC
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Mark Drusch as chief officer cargo, effective immediately. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Drusch is a well-known figure in the aviation sector. His most recent role was SVP revenue management, alliances, and strategy... more