Dirk Verstraeten now CEO of De Grave-Antverpia 
Dirk Verstraeten is taking over the position of CEO at inland waterway shipping company De Grave-Antverpia. In this role, he will also represent the interests of the majority shareholder, HGK Shipping, at the ARA ports. Verstraeten: “As the new CEO, I’ll continue to... more
David Berling joins DDS Logistics
Following the fundraising in November 2021, digital supply chain solutions provider DDS Logistics has recruited David Berling as a sales engineer. His mission will be to support the company's international expansion and to encourage shippers to use the provider’s solutions to... more
A cold takeover
The French group Clareton has acquired Christian Gaillard’s cool chain business. The unit comprises cold warehouses covering a surface of 7,000 sqm (frozen, fresh and ambient storage). The staff and 25,000 sqm of land are also part of the deal. Clareton, which recently built... more
Profits to be invested in Damietta
As expected, Hapag-Lloyd achieved strong results in Q1/2022, handling the same volumes as in Q1/2021, approximately 3 million teu. While revenues went up by 11.2% to USD 9 billion, ebitda was at USD 5.3 billion (+11.3%) and profit amounted to USD 4.7 billion (+10.6%). The... more
The "Hopper" is back
The direct connection between the Überseehafen and Columbus Island in Bremen has been restored, with the "Columbus Hopper" resuming operation this week. The 40 m long ship offers factory traffic a way to cross the connecting canal between Kaiserhafen and Nordhafen.... more
Eco-friendly trucks for urban deliveries
Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) is stepping up its transition to heavy-duty electric trucks by deploying 44 new electric Volvo trucks on routes in Europe. The planned order includes 40 Volvo FE and Volvo FL electric trucks, which will be used for parcel deliveries in city... more
More Transmontana locos ordered
The Swedish railfreight company Green Cargo is investing in its locomotive fleet. It has ordered another four Transmontana locomotives from the Romanian manufacturer Softronic, which are due to be delivered by 2024. Green Cargo's fleet will then include a total of 22... more
Challenge Group joins Air Charter Association
Open to both passenger and cargo transport, the Air Charter Association, established in 1949 and based in London, has seen its number of cargo providers increase due to several factors, starting with the pandemic and the geopolitical situation. As its latest member,... more
Kick-off at the tip of the boot
Jonica Airways Cargo, a project that was initiated less than a year ago by Salvatore Veltri, an entrepreneur from Crotone, Calabria, who is active in the fruit and vegetable trade (see ITJ 05-08/2022, p. 18), is moving ahead. After obtaining all the necessary permits and... more
SBB Cargo: Franz Steiger takes the helm
SBB's chief financial officer Franz Steiger took over as chairman of the board of directors of SBB Cargo on 27 April 2022. He joined the board a year ago. Steiger succeeds Eric Grob, who retains his seat on the board. SBB Cargo’s task is to square economic viability with... more