Gregory Distribution swallows Pollock 
England-based Gregory Distribution is taking over the Scottish company Pollock (Scotrans), including its affiliate Pollock Express. Headquartered in Bathgate, West Lothian, Pollock looks back on more than 80 years of operation. It is a well-known in Scotland and, like Gregory, a... more
Hydrogen locomotives soon in shunting yards?
The port of Duisburg (duisport), the German Aerospace Centre and the Centre for Fuel Cell Technology are working on a preliminary study for the development and commissioning of a hydrogen shunting locomotive. It is an important milestone in the long-term avoidance of greenhouse... more
Promoting gender equality in the logistics sector
Global supply chain operator and logistics provider Geodis has reported on the progress of its mentor programmes. The company aims to have 25% of its leadership roles filled by women by 2023. Since 2017, their share has grown from 13% to 18%. The pilot programme that was... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo to take off today
From today, 8 March 2021, CMA CGM Air Cargo operates a regular route between Liège (Belgium) and Chicago IL (USA). The carrier, whose parent company is a big player in the maritime shipping business, will rely on the expertise of Air Belgium to operate its aircraft. Last... more
Intelligent freight trains ready this year
As part of the "GVD-IoT" project, A1 Digital is equipping the approximately 500 freight cars and infrastructure vehicles of the Swiss Rhätische Bahn (RhB) with energy-autonomous telematics devices. Their sensors provide detailed information about the position,... more
A new connection to Libya
It was in April 1975 when the vessel "Vento di Ponente" started its first voyage to Tripoli and Bengasi carrying 175 containers. Since then, Tarros Group has ensured an ongoing service between both markets. Now the group is adding new bi-weekly service, Italy Libya... more
Alessi joins Lamprecht
The board of directors of Swiss provider Lamprecht Pharma Logistics (LPL) in Pratteln, a subsidiary of Lamprecht in Basel, has appointed Gian Carlo Alessi as new managing director. On 1 June 2021, he will take over from Urs Suter, who will stay in the company as key account... more
Logwin remains stable
The Logwin Group reported almost unchanged revenues of EUR 1.12 billion for 2020. (2019: EUR 1.13 billion). At EUR 47.8 million, ebita moves sidewards compared to the previous year's figures (2019: EUR 47.6 million) as does the EUR 34.7 million net result for the same period... more
"Digital forwarder" project on track
Russian FTL-trucking company Globaltruck is developing the IT platform “Digital Forwarder GT2” to support operations with third-party providers, including logistic operators, freight forwarders and drivers. It will allow the haulier's partners to quickly supply additional fleets... more
Importance of increasing automotive charters
Since the New Year, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has transported over 8,000 t of automotive spare parts. A significant proportion of these shipments were delivered via 95 charter flights utilising the group’s B777s and B787s and arranged... more