Assarmatori appoints Dario Bazargan 
The Italian Shipowners’ Association has officially opened a representative office in Brussel to establish a direct link with European Institutions in view of playing a strategic role within the EU debate on energy transition and future European maritime policy. This office... more
QCS to open new branches in Eastern Europe
Bucking the trend, the freight forwarder Quick Cargo Service (QCS) is opening up to Eastern Europe. The first of several new branches will come on stream in Bucharest on 15 April. The new office will be headed by Alina Moldovan. Other branches are to follow. "Bucharest... more
FCS launches Dakosy’s ramp control system
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), the largest independent cargo handler at Frankfurt Airport, has implemented Dakosy’s Fair@Link digital ramp control system to reduce truck waiting times for cargo collections and deliveries. The slot booking software enables FCS, an affiliate... more
Hydrogen powered trucks for rent
It is Germany’s first commercial vehicle rental company to include hydrogen trucks in its portfolio: Hylane has been launched as a subsidiary of DEVK Versicherung. The rental company offers an exclusively climate-friendly vehicle rental service, including hydrogen trucks... more
Sonja Aboulez to lead parcel division in Austria
Sonja Aboulez took charge of the parcel division Austria at Österreichische Post on 1 April 2022. The experienced executive thus assumed responsibility for the parcel business in Austria with a focus on sales, marketing and innovation. Special attention will also be paid to the... more
New development site in UK
A new industrial and distribution hub is being built in Crayton, UK. The property spans 54,000 sqm and will be split up into units ranging from 1,500 to 28,000 sqm. The development, which is being marketed as Segro Park Croydon, is situated at Redhouse Road, just off the... more
Fiata: survey on carriers' conduct
With three shipping alliances dominating the shipping markets, Fiata, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, is calling on its members to provide feedback on market development and shipping line practices that are considered as being unfair. Fiata... more
German railfreight company augments portfolio
Railfreight operator DB Cargo is taking over DB Schenker’ “full load solutions" (FLS) business unit to strengthen its position as a specialist in European rail logistics, while Schenker is investing in the world's high-growth economies and markets, the companies announced.... more
Efficiency is called for 
The current challenges for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics. more
A 10% stake in Lufthansa
The Kuehne Holding has acquired 10% of the shares of Deutsche Lufthansa via a 100% German subsidiary in the market. Among other investments, Kuehne Holding already holds a majority stake in Kuehne + Nagel International, a more than 30% stake in the carrier Hapag-Lloyd and a 5 %... more