Leadership changes at Post NL 
Herna Verhagen has decided to step down as CEO of Post NL after the annual general meeting of shareholders on 15 April 2025, when she will formally hand over her responsibilities and duties to Pim Berendsen, the current CFO. This choice reflects Post NL’s commitment to... more
Hödlmayr acquires Laaers carriers
The Austria-based transport company is leasing Laers automobile carriers from Gatx Rail, with the first batch to be delivered by the end of 2024. Hödlmayr is Gatx’s first customer to use Laers automobile carriers, which bring advanced loading options and capacity to handle... more
Germany-wide distribution for Alnatura
Alnatura’s stores in major German cities have partnered with Spetra Spedition & Logistik as their supply chain partner. The deal covers locations in Berlin, Potsdam, Leipzig, Dresden and Erfurt. To handle the organic food retailer’s distribution operations, Spetra has... more
A new crew for Espo
The general assembly of the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) has unanimously elected Ansis Zeltiņš (second from right) as its new chair. Zeltiņš has been CEO of the Freeport of Riga Authority since 2017 and has been involved in the maritime industry for 20 years.... more
Czech rail operator adds Vectrons to its fleet
Original: ORLEN Unipetrol Doprava, a leading Czech rail freight operator and a member of the refining and petrochemical group ORLEN Unipetrol, continues modernising its fleet. The group of seven existing Siemens Vectron MS locomotives, series 383, will be expanded to include... more
London Gateway aims for UK’s top port position
DP World has launched its GBP 350 million all-electric fourth berth at London Gateway with the arrival of its first vessels, marking a major step in sustainable logistics. The 430 m berth is supported by Europe’s largest all-electric quay cranes, straddle carriers, and... more
Hellmann reshuffles senior management
As from January 2025, Hellmann’s board of directors will be made up of (from left to right) Martin Eberle, Jens Drewes, Stefan Borggreve and Madhav Kurup. Two COOs – each responsible for three product areas – will be appointed to the management board, alongside Jen Drewes, CEO... more
Another base for FedEx and Swiss Post
FedEx Express is opening a new location in collaboration with Swiss Post as part of the companies’ joint venture, giving them a foothold in Saint Gallen. Situated in Gossau, the new 14,500 sqm hub is designed to accommodate operative and administrative activities by... more
New tech partnership to drive eco-initiatives
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has partnered with Daphne Technology to install Pure Metrics, an advanced emissions monitoring system, on its 2022-built vehicle carrier, “Auto Aspire”. Set to be operational in early 2025, the system will provide real-time emissions data... more
Expanding in London and the UK
Swissport, a specialist for air cargo services and ground handling, has launched a new cargo facility at London Heathrow airport (LHR), marking a significant growth of its business in the cargo sector. It follows a 17% increase in cargo tonnage this year to date. The new... more