Focus on the future 
The Grimaldi Group investing in structure and fleet. The Neapolitan shipping line is continuing its investment programme in 2023. Five PCTC units are set to fortify the group’s services between Europe, Africa and the Middle and Far East. Furthermore, the acquisition of strategic... more
Jan de Rijk Logistics appoints new COO 
Jan de Rijk Logistics has appointed Daniël Uijtdewillegen as chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. In this new role, Uijtdewillegen will join the company’s leadership team consisting of CEO, CFO and COO and oversee the operations of the transport business units,... more
Pharmaceutical logistics specialist adds e-vehicles
Biocair in UK has added 100% electric vans to its fleet as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy. The vehicles will be used to complete deliveries and collections at ambient temperatures. The purchased Maxus eDeliver 9 will be deployed in the Cambridge area, a life... more
PSA extending business in Turkey
Port operator and supply chain partner PSA has signed an agreement to acquire 75% of the shares of Alisan Logistics, which focuses on transport solutions for fast-moving consumer goods, chemicals, automotive industries, and the agro business. When the transaction is... more
ACS posts record profits in 2022
Air Charter Service’s results exceeded expectations in 2022. Total group revenue had been significantly inflated in 2021 due to Covid-related demand, especially in the cargo sector. It continued throughout Q1/2022, giving the aircraft charter broker an exceptional start to... more
CFL Cargo promotes Sébastien Hoffmann
Sébastien Hoffmann is to succeed Laurence Zenner as CEO of CFL Cargo on 1 July 2023. Hoffmann joined CFL Cargo in 2009 and held several operational and managerial positions before being appointed chief operations officer (COO) of the Luxembourg entity in July 2018. Since 2021,... more
Pilot test run in Hamburg with "Moccis"
Bolloré Logistics in Germany has started deploying e-bikes at its Hamburg site. The aim is to use the innovative electric bikes for day-to-day deliveries of spare parts, tools and documents between customers, the logistics centre and the authorities, replacing the vans and... more
Call for stronger data governance standards
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (Fiata) and the Global Shippers Forum have jointly issued an agreed charter for protection and governance of data in international trade. The charter sets out the minimum arrangements for data security and... more
Nox Nachtexpress hires Alexander Kohnen
Alexander Kohnen will be the new CEO of Nox Nachtexpress. He has been CEO of Time:Matters, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo, since 2017. Before that, Kohnen spent 17 years in various responsible positions at Lufthansa Cargo, most recently as senior director industry development... more
Snap up a secure truck parking with one click
Professional drivers are increasingly looking for new tools that allow them to simplify and ensure a trouble-free rest stop, with maximum convenience for themselves and their goods. As a strategic partner in global services for professional transport, On Turtle has now... more