Austrian block train remains on track 
More than twelve years ago, the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Gebrüder Weiss launched what has become a successful operation: the Orange Combi Cargo (OCC). The block train has since been operating on a daily basis in Austria between Bludenz and Vienna. Both contracting... more
Port indices climbing worldwide, says Drewry
British maritime analyst Drewry has drawn some conclusions out of the latest development of its global container port throughput index. In July 2020, the index crossed the level of 130 points for the first time this year, but did not reach the same mark as in 2019. Despite... more
The CMA CGM Group recruits
To accelerate the implementation of its digital and technological objectives, the CMA CGM Group has appointed Nicolas Sekkaki as executive vice president IT, digital & transformation. Previously chairman of IBM France since 2015, he will lead the strategy of the company... more
Afrijet takes over converted ATR freighter from Aelis
Bratislava (Slovakia)-based Aelis Group has arranged the delivery of an ATR72-500 freighter to fly in cargo configuration for Afrijet, an airline operating since 2004 in and around Gabon. Aelis organised the complete transaction, from the purchase of the passenger aircraft,... more
Supply Chain Valley in Venlo is born
A new hub for innovations in the supply chain is being created in Venlo in the Netherlands. Various companies, including online retailer vida XL and the companies Moonen Packaging, Seacon Logistics and Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, as well as the Brightlands Institute for... more
Batliwala becomes chairman, Erbacher returns
Russi Batliwala (left), one of the best known faces in the aircraft charter industry, has been appointed Chapman Freeborn group chairman after 33 years in the business. He had begun his journey with the company as a trainee aviation broker and has overseen a period of expansion... more
Laurels for Priority Freight
Priority Freight, a British logistics specialist, has been awarded the ‘we invest in people’ standard accreditation. Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively to achieve... more
Five more weekly flights between BRU and MIA
As preparations for distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine continue, Miami airport (MIA) welcomed on 1 October 2020 the launch of more all-cargo flights from Brussels (BRU), Belgium, one of Europe’s leading hubs for handling temperature-sensitive pharma products. European Air... more
Digital US contract platform goes Europe
The New York Shipping Exchange (Nyshex), a digital freight contracting platform for container shipping, has raised USD 13.5 million from investors to support further expansion of the business. The company reported that these means will be used to attract new shipper segments and... more
Generation change at TST
The logistics company TST, based in Worms (Germany), is extending its executive board, with retroactive effect from 1 September. Marcel Thomas Bicking (centre), previously general manager of TST, will join the management as new co-managing director. The executive board will... more