Combi Lift adds forwarding division 
German heavy lift and logistics expert Combi Lift, headquartered in Bremen and close to the Harren & Partner Group, is expanding its portfolio. The newly founded forwarding solutions division is now in operation. In addition to its established project and salvage business,... more
Changing of the guard at Royal Terberg Group
The Royal Terberg Group is a fifth generation family business. After working for the company for almost 45 years, George Terberg (right), the current chairman of the management board, handed over the chairmanship to his cousin Godfried Terberg (left) on 1 October 2021.... more
In Linz for a second time
This week, Linz became the only airport in Austria to handle the world's largest aircraft for the second time. "Due to the ideal landing conditions and the infrastructural requirements," the airport says, the AN-225 was already a guest in Linz in 2003. Managing... more
25 more "green" trucks for long-haul run
The Italian haulier Arcese continues to add LNG and Bio LNG-powered vehicles to its fleet, as demonstrated by its recent acquisition of 25 new S-Way LNG vehicles. Today, 16% of the Arcese Group's own fleet are vehicles powered by alternative fuels. The group's decision to... more
Another Irish lessor taps into freighter business
Right after Avolon's entry into the freighter aircraft segment, Genesis has signed an agreement with Boeing to convert two 737-800 aircraft into freighters. The first aircraft will be ready to enter into service in spring 2022 with the second in early 2023. This move will... more
Bolloré expands network - in France
Bolloré Logistics has inaugurated a new site in Arnage, in the Sarthe department. Located in the industrial zone of the Le Mans metropolitan area, the 1,100 sqm office building will accommodate 95 employees. There is good road access from the "Sud du Mans" bypass,... more
Lynn C. Fritz in Logistics Hall of Fame
US entrepreneur Lynn C. Fritz (left) will be inducted into the international Logistics Hall of Fame as the founder of logistics for humanitarian organisations. To provide better and quicker help for those affected in a crisis, he founded the Fritz Institute with his own funds in... more
Rail to carry one out of five parcels
DB Cargo will transport more parcels by rail for logistics group Deutsche Post DHL. The parcels will be shipped via seven new connections, increasing the share of parcels transported by rail from 2% to 6%. In the long term, the aim is to transport around 20% of Germany's... more
Industrial facilities on port land for sale
Two industrial facilities on port land, Le Havre's Grand Canal and Eco-Normandie Business Park, are open for investors, now that they have been awarded an official label by the government. "This government label not only throws a spotlight, but also provides a marvellous... more
Trial runs on Betuwe line
Automated freight trains have started test operations on the Betuwe line between the port of Rotterdam in Holland and the Ruhr region in Germany. Control and remote monitoring of automated trains in railfreight traffic are being tested here for the first time. The aim of... more