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
Future automobile hub in Rhineland-Palatinate
Harden Industriebau is developing its first build-to-suit property in Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, for a global automotive supplier. The logistics hall is being set up on 31,000 sqm of a former military airfield and will be built according to the DGNB Gold standard. A... more
102 new intermodal wagons for Mercitalia Logistics
The leasing company Ermewa has delivered 102 bran-new intermodal wagons to Mercitalia in Turin, Italy. The four-axle Sgmmnss 40' wagons were built by Tatravagonka in Poprad, Slovakia and are suitable for ISO 20', 30' and 40' containers as well as swap bodies. All the hired... more