Circular for luxury
Logistics a key to Gucci’s transformation. The Italian luxury brand Gucci, founded in Florence in 1921, is developing a new approach to its fashion industry products, with the support of from its French parent company Kering. What’s behind the attempted redefinition of the value... more
Volta Zero trucks now in series production
Volta Trucks has started producing the 16-t all-electric Volta Zero at the plant of partner Steyr Automotive in Austria. The initial batch of vehicles will be used for the Volta zero driving experience programme. This test drive programme, where customers will be loaned a... more
Duisport: positive results for 2022
The Duisport Group (Duisburg) has presented a positive annual balance sheet for 2022, with an increased operating result compared to 2021: "Fortunately, the economic impact of the Ukraine war was not as strong for the Duisport Group as we initially feared," says CEO... more
Swedish know-how for the C-390 Millenium
Saab and Embraer have signed a MOU to deepen their collaboration several areas, particularly concerning business development and engineering opportunities. The companies will also cooperate to position the C-390 Millennium aircraft (photo) as the preferred solution to meet... more
XPO picks Emmanuel Arnaud
Transport and logistics provider XPO has appointed Emmanuel Arnaud as operations director – Europe, effective immediately. He reports to Luis Gomez, XPO’s president – Europe, and will serve on the executive board of the European business. Arnaud began his career in France... more
Silk Way West: regular flights to Houston
Silk Way West Airlines, a global cargo airline based in Baku, Azerbaijan, launched new weekly flights to Houston starting from last week. The airline will operate the flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Silk Way West Airlines will also continue to operate... more
Swissport Swissport bolsters executive team
The aviation services company Swissport is making two key changes to its executive team. Karen Cox, formerly global director of operations & safety and co-head of UK and Ireland, will assume the role of CEO for the group’s UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez has been... more
Fuel cap alarm to scare off thieves
Add Secure is expanding its range of products with the introduction of a fuel cap solution to prevent fuel theft. The device is compatible with all types of heavy-duty vehicles and replaces the traditional fuel cap. The new fuel cap contains opening sensors that are... more
Nexxiot appoints Roger Gloor
Roger Gloor is joining Nexxiot, a global Tradetech company, as the new head of the technical department. He previously worked for the intermodal logistics service provider Bertschi, as a proven expert for the entire value chain in tank container and dry bulk logistics. Gloor... more
UK-based provider expands portfolio and network
Crossborder Logistics, a global provider of international transport and logistics solutions based in UK, has expanded its global network, updated its technology platform and introduced a number of new customised supply chain solutions. Specifically, the company has added new... more