Next president for Logistikcluster Basel nominated 
The Logistics Cluster Region Basel has chosen its next president. From January 2024 on, Gian Carlo Alessi will lead the initiative backed by the industry and the Basel Chamber of Commerce (HKBB). The Logistics Cluster Region Basel is a private public partnership based in Basel,... more
UK intermodal operator augments its green fleet
Maritime Transport is joining the zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator, a GBP 200 million (EUR 230 million) investment programme aimed at supporting the freight sector on its path to net zero. As part of the programme, the UK intermodal specialist will integrate... more
HGK: a takeover to add tank containers
HGK Shipping has increased its capacity by taking over Köppen’s tank container logistics business, adding approximately 1,000 tank containers to its fleet. This acquisition enables HGK Shipping to connect production facilities with container terminals in vital chemical industry... more
A smart acquisition
Tandem Global Logistics Netherlands is taking over Smart Logistics, which also specialises in air and sea freight. The shareholders Rieck Logistik Group, C.H. Powell Company and Azuma Shipping Co. are also participating in the takeover. Amsterdam has been chosen as the future... more
Strategic base for electric-hybrid aircraft
Volt Aero has taken another important step towards the full-scale production of its "Cassio" electric-hybrid aircraft family with the groundbreaking for a new industrial site at Rochefort airport (RCO) in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The 2,400 sqm facility,... more
Pall-Ex appoints corporate sales director
The freight distribution network Pall-Ex has appointed Bridie O'Halloran as corporate sales director. She brings with her a wealth of experience, boasting 30 years in sales, 23 of those in logistics, with a background of managing sales teams in renowned logistics companies such... more
Upcoming changes in The Alliance’s networks
In response to market conditions, The Alliance is adjusting its services as follows. (pb) Transpacific-East Coast Network EC4: Suspension until further noticeEC1: Updated service with Xiamen callEC2: Updated service with Yantian callEC5: Updated service with Charleston and... more
More returns on sea than air freight
Kuehne + Nagel recorded good results for the period January to September 2023, with ebit almost doubling compared to pre-pandemic levels. Net sales for the first nine months of 2023 amounted to CHF 18.2 billion. Ocean freight in particular performed well, with a net revenue of... more
Tracking deliveries with AI
An improved AI software programme has been introduced by the Pall-Ex Group. The UK haulage network has so far been using AI technologies developed in-house which were created to give greater delivery transparency. Now, the company has taken a step further by launching the... more
Crane simulator to boost port safety
Tees Dock has made a GBP 400,000 (EUR 460,000) investment in a full mission crane simulator designed to enhance the training and safety of crane drivers and port workers. Manufactured by Globalsim, this simulator is the only one of its kind in northern England. It... more