Mourning a pioneer of Dutch aviation 
Martin Schröder, founder and former CEO of Martinair, passed away on 2 October 2024 at the age of 93 – a man whose influential vision and leadership have left a lasting impact on the aviation industry. Schröder was a true pioneer. His legacy began in 1958 with the founding... more
Advancing more sustainable solutions
DHL Express and the PPDTM clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, which specialises in laboratory equipment, analytical instruments and medical products, have joined forces to drive more sustainable clinical research services for the pharmaceutical and biotech... more
Racing across the pond
Davies Turner continues to support the manufacturer Great British Sports Cars with its entry into markets in North America and beyond. Recently, the logistics provider shipped two iconic Zero vehicles from their home in the UK to the USA. As the cars were in kit form, they... more
“A vital and direct role” 
In conversation with Charles Baker, CEO of the Baltic Hub Container Terminal (BHCT). In 2019 PSA International, in a joint venture with the Polish Development Fund and the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, made its first investment in Central and Eastern Europe by acquiring the... more
More trains to and from Hungary
The German railfreight operator Helrom has launched a new route linking Düsseldorf (Germany) and Budapest (Hungary), thus extending the range of sustainable and barrier-free intermodal freight transport in Europe. The new service along the 1,200 km route reduces CO₂ emissions by... more
ID Logistics France picks sales director
ID Logistics, which specialises in contract logistics in France and abroad, has appointed Alessandro Iannarilli as sales director of ID Logistics France. He brings 17 years of experience in contract logistics, including 13 years at ID Logistics as contract manager and then... more
Trialling alternative drives and fuels
Two IDS partners are currently testing a number of green transport projects in Germany. The Geis Group is exploring the use of HVO100, a biogenic fuel obtained from residual and waste materials such as used cooking oil and wood residues. The diesel substitute reduces CO2... more
Reber reaches North-Rhine Westphalia
Reber Logistik has acquired Expotrans, a North-Rhine Westphalia-based logistics provider, with retroactive effect from 1 January 2024 and thus expanded its reach in Germany. The takeover will strengthen the company’s portfolio for the automotive and construction material... more
Back on track
Denny Jünemann took over the management of Captrain Deutschland Cargowest (CCW) on 1 October 2024. The Gütersloh-based company is part of the Captrain Group, which provides rail logistics services in Germany and Europe. Jünemann succeeds Captrain Deutschland managing... more
EU-Ukraine 'solidarity lanes' are a lifeline
Since May 2022 'solidarity lanes' have allowed Ukraine to export around 154 million t of goods. In total, around 153 million t of Ukrainian grain, oilseeds and related products were exported along these routes (50%) and the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (50%) between May 2022 and... more