Röhlig Logistics picks Robert Lawry 
Owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Robert Lawry as managing director of its UK organisation, effective 1 January 2023. Lawry looks back on 26 years of experience in the logistics industry and joined Röhlig UK in 2016. He has held various key positions... more
GW introduces e-cargo bikes
Gebrüder Weiss is now deploying e-cargo bikes for eco-friendly deliveries to private households and companies in various Austrian cities. The e-bike can transport consignments weighing up to 200 kg and cover 80 kg per day on one battery charge. It is ridden by employees of... more
Traversing the Horn of Africa again
After a 30-year disruption, air traffic control services over Somalia and the surrounding region were operationally restored on 26 January 2023. Some of the region’s busiest airways - linking the African subcontinent south of Ethiopia with the Middle East and Indian... more
Ashanti Airlines wins tender for new Ghanaian airline
The UK based investment fund Zotus Group and the Ghanaian carrier Ashanti Airlines are working together to create a pan-African aviation hub in Accra. The government of Ghana has confirmed that it has awarded Ashanti Airlines and its operational and financial partner t he... more
A Dutch-German development cooperation
Leschaco’s new chemicals and dangerous goods warehouse in Malaysia, which it founded last year, is up and running. The German company’s next move has been to sign a lease with the Dutch industrial developer DHG (David Hart Group), which was founded by the racing driver in 1997,... more
Bonnier appoints Moritz Trüg
Moritz Trüg, previously responsible for business development at Amazon Books for selected major national and international publishers and groups as well as the “print on demand” vertical at Amazon Retail in Germany, will move to Bonnier Media Deutschland in mid-January 2023.... more
UK: a new zero-carbon end-to-end service
UK’s newest train operator Varamis Rail has joined forces with Network Rail, Eversholt, Steer Consultancy and wider logistics partners to launch a fully electric and zero carbon freight service. The service runs between Scotland and the Midlands, Monday to Friday. Targeted... more
A tandem to lead Heyworld
Heyworld, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo specialising in e-commerce transport solutions, has announced staff changes at the management level. As of 1 February 2023, Boris Hueske (left) and Nikola Todic (right) will take over as managing directors of the company. Both succeed... more
Room for 62 pallet spaces
The new Vario Liner double-deck semitrailer is specially designed for use in hub and line haul transport. It offers up to 62 pallet spaces on two levels and, with its Code XL-certified body, is also approved for ADR transport. The curtainsider trailer was created by the... more
Military logistics for humanitarian aid
Switzerland is containing its aid deliveries for the Ukrainian population and delivering about 390 pallets with winter equipment. The army is providing cold protection clothing such as blankets, gloves and sweaters. The military material left the Army Logistics Centre in... more