New intermodal connection for Europe's largest inland port
Contargo is introducing a new Duisburg–Wilhelmshaven shuttle in Germany in January. The intermodal link will initially offer one round trip a week. An increase to two round trips a week is planned for the second quarter. The first block train will depart from JadeWeserPort in... more
To Aurora Borealis with Austrian Airlines
On 17 December, Austrian Airlines is starting a new direct service between Vienna and Tromsø, northern Norway. Avinor, the Oslo-based company that runs 44 state-owned airports, considers this to be “yet another strengthening of the Lufthansa Group’s commitment to northern Norway... more
IMRF selects Caroline Jupe
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has appointed Caroline Jupe as its new chief executive officer with effect from 1 February 2023. She’ll replace Theresa Crossley, who is retiring next year following a five-year tenure. She’ll remain on board in a support... more
FCS now powered by renewable energy
Frankfurt Cargo Services’ (FCS) operations in Germany are now 100% powered by renewable energy, in line with the ‘Our Sustainable Flight Path’ programme of its parent company Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The switch to renewable power, a core part of WFS’ environmental,... more
New CEO in Switzerland for Allianz Trade
Allianz Trade, a leading credit insurance enterprise, has appointed Jan Möllmann as its new CEO in Switzerland. He will take charge of all activities in the country on 1 January. Möllmann, previously director MMCD and a member of the executive board for several years, has... more
Big plans for Poti in Georgia
Poti Sea Port, the largest gateway in Georgia for exports, imports and international transit, is being enhanced by its Danish management company APM Terminals. The hub recently witnessed the maiden call of the new ‘Poti Türkiye Feeder’ service (PTF) from Istanbul by the shipping... more
A part of a stock market index
Logista, a major distribution company in southern Europe, has been selected by the Ibex Technical Advisory Committee (CAT) to join the Ibex 35, a domestic and international reference index of the Spanish stock market. The company will be included in the selection from 19... more
E-tipper for more sustainability in Swedish mine
An electric Scania heavy tipper recently commenced operations in the LKAB mine in Malmberget, northern Sweden. The electric heavy tipper transports residual products and weighs a total of 49 t, including load. It’s the first of its kind in the mining industry, Scania... more
Hübner group reorganises management
The Hübner group is repositioning itself with a reorganised management board, which will consist of Uwe Bittroff, Ingolf Cedra, Kai Mentel und Claus Schäfer (from the left). Uwe Bittroff has already headed the bus gangway systems unit in the business division mobility road... more
A bridgehead in Hamburg
Xstaff, a company formed in 2016 by the firms Coop Schweiz and the Belgian Colruyt Group, will open a new location in Hamburg on 1 January 2023. The international purchasing network of over 50 service providers in Europe and Asia represents the interests of its clients by... more