Croatian manufacturer modernises Slovakian locos 
The Slovakian railfreight operator ZSSK Cargo plans to modernise ten more 742.6 series locomotives, which are a complete upgrade of 742 series locomotives to the Effi Shunter 1000M type with the Czech manufacturer CZ Loko. Only the frame and the undercarriage of the original... more
Kerins comes to Magma
Magma Aviation has appointed Peter Kerins as CEO. He brings over 30 years of aviation and logistics experience to his new role, having begun his career in freight forwarding sales in 1991. Kerins has since worked at major industry players such as Virgin Atlantic, DHL Aviation UK... more
Fortifying food logistics
Langdons, part of Stef, a food logistics group, has acquired Long Lane Deliveries, a Scottish transport company, thus increasing the group’s territorial coverage in Scotland and the UK. Operating from its bases in Bellshill and Dundee, Long Lane Deliveries specialises in the... more
Caring for pets travelling to Europe
Two days ago, on the "international dog day" celebrated on 26 August, Westjet Cargo announced the expansion of its pet transport services to three major European airports: London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), and Edinburgh (EDI). Strictly adhering to Iata's... more
Eimskip picks new CFO
Eimskip has named Rósa Guðmundsdóttir as its new CFO, effective September this year. She has extensive experience in domestic and international finance and since 2021 she has been CFO of the Nasdaq Iceland listed real estate company Heimar. From 2004 Guðmundsdóttir worked at... more
Nippon: supporting relocation
Nippon Express has launched a new one-stop service in Europe, aimed at supporting customers who are relocating overseas. The NX Europe one-stop service will comprise city orientation and lifestyle support for assignees who are relocated from other markets to Europe. Part of... more
CD Cargo: the last eleven
The ordered eleven locomotives are the last batch of a contract for 50 locomotives, which the Czechian railfreight carrier signed with Alstom/Bombardier in 2018. They will be delivered in 2026 and will be equipped with modern signalling and safety equipment enabling them to... more
Arvato continues spare parts supply
Arvato is extending its spare parts logistics management for Diebold Nixdorf for a further five years, which includes managing distribution and deliveries worldwide. Specialising in the banking and retail technology sector, Diebold Nixdorf has been collaborating with Arvato... more
Peel Ports welcomes MSC Britannia service
MSC has launched its new Britannia Service, a direct container route connecting the north-west of the UK with the Far East. Beginning with the “MSC Tokyo” arriving in Liverpool from Vietnam, the new offering aims to meet the growing demand from businesses seeking to... more
Forging a career in logistics
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has signed a five-year partnership with the Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) to give students opportunities to gain practical insights into the logistics industry and help them get their careers off the ground.... more