Frank Dreeke reappointed head of BLG 
The supervisory board of Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft (BLG), which was founded as a public limited company in 1877, has re-elected Frank Dreeke chairman of the management board. The decision to extend Dreeke’s contract for another two years until the end of 2024 was passed... more
Rail service for car maker launched
DB Cargo UK has commenced a new international rail freight services from Toton in Nottinghamshire, UK, to Valenciennes in Northern France for automotive manufacturer, Toyota. This follows the construction of a new, automotive transfer facility in the East Midlands and... more
Robots on the move in Sweden
Located in Sisjön, Gothenburg, Kollmorgen Automation is moving into new 1,900 sqm premises. The change is part of a strategic initiative to push the implementation of AGVs and mobile robots into processes. "The new building is located next to our testing and simulation... more
Lufthansa Cargo: second record year in a row
In FY/2021, Lufthansa Cargo achieved the best result in the company's history to date. Revenue rose to EUR 3.8 billion (2020: EUR 2.76 billion), while adjusted ebit amounted to EUR 1,493 million (EUR 772 million). A total of 7.2 billion ftk were sold (6.5 billion). The... more
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From Rotterdam to Russia
As an important hub of raw materials in Europe and worldwide, the Port of Rotterdam has explained its relation to the sanctions. Russia accounts for 62 million t (13%) of the nearly 470 million t handled in the Port of Rotterdam. The country currently imports about 30% of crude... more
UA wins Tiaca's third sustainability award
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has announced the results of the third edition of the air cargo sustainability awards, run in partnership with industry IT solutions provider Champ Cargosystems. The awards aim to recognise outstanding businesses and industry... more
New member for UK's ADR network
M&H Logistics has joined Hazchem Network, the UK’s only pallet network for the carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR). The Scottish haulier has taken over the areas previously covered by Depot 37 Burns Express after it decided to leave the network. M&H Logistics... more
Axel Frey named CEO of Seifert Logistics Group
Banking on continuity: the Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) has chosen Axel Frey, Harald Seifert's long-time companion and confidant, to take over the helm of the family-owned company. Mario Wolter has been appointed COO forwarding to head the international group’s forwarding... more