Bonnet to lead sales strategy in France 
Pure-play contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has appointed Emmanuel Bonnet as its new vice president of business development in France. With over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, Bonnet previously was senior vice president, vertical market FMCG at... more
Setup for commercial-vehicle business
The German automotive supplier Bosch is reorganising its commercial-vehicle (CV) business. Starting January 2025, the company will pool important competencies in a new business unit, bringing together system development and product and portfolio management for trucks and... more
Port of Strasbourg unveils strategy for 2024-2028
The Port of Strasbourg has launched its 2024-2028 strategic plan 2024-2028, which focuses on decarbonisation, multimodality, territorial integration, and collective action. As the second largest inland port in France, the port aims to modernise its infrastructure, enhance... more
Pumping up warehouse capacity
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Wilo, a pump manufacturer, have doubled the storage capacity at the site in Werne, Germany. Expanding the warehouse to 40,000 sqm, the companies are looking to strengthen their collaboration in this location, where Hellmann manages Wilo’s... more
Pactl upgrades CMS with minimal downtime
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (Pactl), one of the largest single air cargo terminal operators worldwide, has successfully rolled out Hermes 5 at four cargo terminals. Three cargo terminals at Pudong International Airport, as well as the Pactl... more
Containers instead of coal
The first construction phase of the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) in Germany has been completed and was officially opened on Monday with a ceremony and more than 250 guests. With a capacity of 850,000 teu in the final phase, the intermodal transload facility will be the... more
Menzies becomes busier in Mozambique
Operating at Maputo International Airport (MPM) as National Aviation Services from 2018 to 2022, Menzies Aviation has opened its new cargo facility at Mozambique's busiest airport, significantly expanding the country's freight capacity. AlAnood AlSuwaidi, SVP cargo (MEAA):... more
Goggins welcomes business development manager
Ireland and UK logistics specialist Goggins Transport has appointed a new business development manager to look after new and existing customers in the UK, as the company prepares for further expansion of its long-established Ireland and UK operations. Fiona Cooper has many... more
A powerful engine for international traffic
European Locomotive Leasing (ELL) has delivered a Vectron locomotive to ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) in Poland. The new unit will enable it to strengthen its fleet in Poland and expand its freight transport services from Gdansk to other European countries, RCG said. The... more
Ship safety challenges at the top of the agenda
The 150th International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) conference in Berlin prioritised maritime safety and security, with a focus on challenges in the Red Sea and ongoing vessel safety efforts. Neil Roberts emphasised the role of international naval intervention in mitigating... more