ECS group restructures to drive change 
ECS Group, a GSSA specialist that serves airlines worldwide, has announced plans for a strategic restructuring to accelerate the transformation of its GSSA model. This initiative, led by Adrien Thominet, chairman of ECS Group, aims to position the group for future challenges by... more
Segro lets space in Slough
In the largest single industrial letting of this year on its Slough trading estate, Segro has signed a lease with Rhodes Freight Services after a phase of renovation to adapt the space to cold chain requirements. The logistics provider offers solutions for vegetables, fruit,... more
New Trieste-Patras-Ambarli service
Grimaldi Group is expanding its Trieste-Ambarli ro-ro service by adding a new port of call at Patras, Greece, starting from 23 October. This move will strengthen connections between Italy, Greece, and Turkey, offering two weekly departures from Trieste, Patras, and Ambarli.... more
From Istanbul to Budapest in four days
The new service, which was officially launched last weekend, is operated by Pacific Eurasia as the first private rail operator in Turkey to run an international train. According to the country’s ministry of transport, 600 trains per year are set to transport 750,000 t of export... more
Il-76 cargo plane probably shot down in Sudan
An Ilyushin Il-76 freighter of New Way Cargo, which is headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), but has strong ties to Kyrgyzstan, crashed on 21 October in North Darfur, Sudan. Further to the Aviation Safety Network, it departed its home base and headed to Amdjarass (Chad), but... more
Iata licence for Leschaco
Leschaco has received the Iata licence for its operations in France, propelling it to the position of cargo agent and certifying its air transport services. In line with the standards of the International Air Transport Association, Leschaco France can now collaborate with... more
From Boston Consulting to Cargo Beamer
Cargo Beamer, which specialises in railfreight services for non-craneable semi-trailers, has appointed Tilman Apitzsch as managing director of Cargo Beamer Intermodal Operations. In this role, Apitzsch will head the newly created ‘business solutions’ division, where he will... more
Helrom flags off its first Brenner train
The German intermodal transport specialist has introduced a 560 km long train route connecting Regensburg (Germany) with Verona (Italy) via Austria’s Brenner Pass. The service will reduce CO2 emissions by 90% compared to road haulage and marks the company’s first entry into this... more
Mukran port picks MD
Effective 1 January 2025, Henry Forster will assume the role of managing director at Fährhafen Sassnitz. His track record includes executive positions at Nehlsen in Bremen, GOA in Baden-Wuerttemberg and, most recently, Ihlenberger Abfallentsorgungsgesellschaft in... more
Dutch haulier purchases 75 e-Actros
With this new batch of e-trucks, Simon Loos will expand its existing fleet to a total of 135. This summer, the Dutch transport company was the first company outside Germany to start practical testing of the e-Actros 600, for which three professional drivers were specially... more