Brexit curbs road haulage capacity 
Because of Brexit, road haulage capacities available on the European spot market are falling substantially amid rising prices. According to the current Transport Market Monitor, the corridor between France and the UK is reporting a particularly large loss of transport... more
Eberle joins Hellmann's executive board
Dr. Michael Noth (right), the CFO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, has decided not to extend his contract expiring in 2021 in order to take on new tasks outside the company. Together with the company's CEO, Reiner Heiken, he has played a key role in driving Hellmann's... more
The final four B747 go to Atlas
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has ordered four new B747-8 freighters in a transaction that furthers the company’s strategic growth plan. The aircraft, which are expected to be delivered from May through October 2022, will enable the carrier to meet customer demand in the... more
VPI drives ahead with DAC
Digital automatic coupling (DAC) and the digital exchange of data between wagon holders and workshops were the main topics at the recent symposium of the German association of freight wagon holders (VPI). In many issues, the industry has made better progress than was... more
HGK buys up NVG
Logistics group Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln (HGK) Shipping is expanding its presence in Germany and the Benelux countries. At the turn of the year, HGK Shipping acquired the shares of all minority shareholders at the Niedersächsische Verfrachtungsgesellschaft (NVG).... more
New joint shuttle service
Rail operators Hupac in Switzerland and T3M in France have formed a partnership to launch a joint intermodal service between Italy and France. As from 18 January 2021, T3M shuttles will link Paris with Novara in the Milan region, and Hupac shuttles will run between Novara... more
More alternatives for sustainable rail transport
Maersk has extended its sustainability support for German rail customers by adding a new CapO2 free intermodal transports solution, which is now available on 85% of its rail services within Germany. This cost neutral solution reduces CO₂ emissions to zero and saves around... more
Brussels airport at the crossroads
Brussels airport has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India's Spicejet for providing transportation of Covid-19 vaccine. Both partners will jointly work with the government, pharma companies and forwarders to ensure a reliable ecosystem for vaccine delivery in... more
DHL Global Forwarding strengthens team
Niki Frank and Yvonne Lee (photo) have been promoted by DHL Global Forwarding to leadership roles in the company's Asia Pacific management board. Effective 1 January 2021, they both report to Kelvin Leung, CEO of the global logistics provider's Asian Pacific regional... more
Swissterminal banks on France
Swissterminal Group, which is headquartered in Swiss Frenkendorf, has opened up new opportunities across the French border and is investing in the three inland ports Ottmarsheim, Huningue-Village-Neuf and Ile Napoléon in the French province of Alsace. After having won the... more