Backing for e-fulfilment expansion 
DHL Supply Chain is investing in Brandpath, a specialist in fulfilment solutions for e-commerce companies and part of the PI Investment Group. The partnership will allow Brandpath to use DHL’s supply chain network to expand its solutions globally, while DHL will work with its... more
Changing of the guard after 23 years at the helm 
When Hubert Heidenreich hands over the reins of the company C.L. Contract Logistik to Charlotte Heidenreich and Patrick Cali in the near future, the traditional values of the company he founded will be maintained – and at the same time new impulses set. The protagonists... more
Korean Air receives EU clearance for takeover
The European Commission (EC) has concluded its review after confirming that Korean Air has fulfilled all the conditions required for the merger with Asiana Airlines. In February 2024, the EC granted conditional approval subject to two key requirements: ensuring stable... more
A JV for groupage services in Switzerland
Raben and Sieber are joining forces in Switzerland to create the JV Raben Sieber. From 1 March 2025, the new company will offer a comprehensive groupage network in Switzerland and Europe. Both hauliers, as co-shareholders, will actively shape the strategic directions of the... more
Two weekly trains to replace 4,000 trucks annually
Following a successful trial with a test train, Dettmer Rail Group has now implemented a regular intermodal service. With immediate effect, two trains per week will run with GATX intermodal wagons in Germany between Nuremberg and Black-Forest-Terminal Horb. The new service... more
Biomethane fuels emission reduction programme
United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels have strengthened their commitment to sustainability with a landmark agreement to supply UECC’s multi-fuel vessels with biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) through 2024 and most of 2025, marking the largest ongoing LBM commitment in... more
Down by the docks
Panattoni has opened 13,000 sqm of commercial spaces at City Dock Hamburg Norderstedt, with two new tenants having joined in October and November. Fit for SMEs and start-ups or branch offices, the hub is located within Hamburg, giving tenants access to key docks, the city’s... more
New cargo conversion opportunity in Canada
Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has received approval for its Saab 340 cargo conversion STC from Transport Canada, following a previous authorisation by both Easa and FAA. Close to 40 Saab 340 airplanes, including both Saab 340A and Saab 340B have been converted into full freighters... more
A promotion within the Briese Group
Guenther Siemens, who has been working for BBC Chartering in varying positions for more than 25 years, will take over as managing director of Briese Chartering as from 1 January 2025. He succeeds Ilona Lazareva, who is leaving the position at her own request but will remain with... more
ETCS training for DB Cargo’s drivers in UK
DB Cargo UK has opened a new training centre at its HQ in Doncaster, UK in preparation for the introduction of the new in-cab signalling system ETCS (the European Train Control System). The centre includes a class 66 full cab simulator as well as six ultralight simulators,... more