A fresh pair of hands for the after sales unit 
Matthias Paletar took over as head of the after sales department at the Schwarzmüller Group, a niche supplier of trailers, vehicle technology and superstructures, on 1 May 2024. Paletar is the son of the sole owner of the Schwarzmüller Group, Beate Paletar, and grandson of... more
Greener inland haulage options in France
In partnership with the logistics company Transmanut, Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched a service to transport cargo inland using trucks powered by biofuel. Operating in the Le Havre area (France), the trucks will use Oleo 100 fuel, which is made from 100% French rapeseed... more
Bundling pharma logistics in Bavaria
Trans-o-flex recently celebrated its topping-out ceremony at its new hub in Steinach, Bavaria. The transhipment site has been designed to integrate the company’s two networks. Trans-o-flex specialises in the transport of pharmaceuticals and sensitive goods and will make use... more
WFS lands new contract in North America
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has won a three-year contract to provide passenger and ramp handing services for Air France at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. Launched on 23 May 2024, Phoenix is the airline’s 17th destination in the USA. Air France... more
AI technology to improve safety
Hamburg’s water police department has implemented a digital model using artificial intelligence (AI) to systematically detect undeclared hazardous materials and enhance safety at the port of Hamburg. Supported by IT software firm Dakosy, the project was funded by the... more
Circling back to automation
Circle, an Italy-based logistics tech provider, has been awarded the “Automotif” project. Together with its subsidiary and 18 partners from various EU member countries, the company will work to develop digital solutions for port and intermodal logistics. “Automotif”... more
Balkan gateway registers record high 
Port of Thessaloniki increases its container throughput. The Thessaloniki Port Authority (THPA) has announced its financial results for financial 2023. The logistics solutions provider for the Balkans and the broader Southeastern, Central and Eastern European regions operates... more
From Upper Styria to the rest of Europe by rail
Innofreight, a rail logistics company based in Bruck an der Mur (Austria), has revealed the ‘metal valley train’, which offers 24 cities, institutions, and companies in eastern Upper Styria a platform that will be travelling throughout Europe. Made up of 36 containers of the... more
Forwarders see optimistic outlook for H2/2024
The downward trend has been halted. According to the market report of the European Association of International Freight Forwarders (Elvis), the first signs of an overall economic recovery are emerging. The spring revival is however causing a shortage of freight capacity. The... more
DHL enters French partnership
DHL gains a new partner in France as it joins forces with Sanofi, a healthcare company. This move will see DHL Supply Chain taking over logistics activities for the company on three sites. From warehousing, inventory management, and picking and packing, to order fulfilment,... more