New office in Wiesbaden ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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By setting up a new office in Wiesbaden (Germany), Logistic People continues to pursue its growth strategy. From this location the personnel consultant, which specialises in the logistics industry, strengthens its presence in the German states of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and... more
Swiss manufacturer delivers locomotives to ADIF ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The state-owned Spanish Administration of Railway Infrastructure ADIF has signed a contract with Swiss manufacturer Stadler to supply 22 rescue locomotives in a consortium with Erion, a JV between Stadler and Spanisch rail operator Renfe. Furthermore, the consortium has been... more
Tarros Group presents newly certified container type ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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After being the first Italian company to have transported as many as 33 containers in the Mediterranean Sea on a specifically modified ship (“M/N Vento di Levante” in 1967), Tarros Group has now introduced a new feature. The new and more eco-efficient Tarros certified... more
New tool helps plan intermodal transports ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In Germany, Bremen’s port railway has introduced the electronic application “railway.tools” supplied by DB Netz. The software helps transport logistics companies and freight forwarders to plan their intermodal transport projects combining road haulage and railfreight. The... more
Eurodis: Jens Reibold takes the lead ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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This month Jens Reibold has taken over the leading role as managing director of Eurodis. The company with its head office in Weinheim (Germany) steers the international transport network for parcels and pallets in 36 European countries. Reibold succeeds Christian Knoblich, who... more
Cathay Investments acquires Rhys Davies Logistics ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Cathay Investments is purchasing Rhys Davies & Sons Limited (RDL), a logistics transport and warehousing business, its second acquisition this year following the recent addition of Warehouse One Distribution Limited in September. Ben Chaing, CEO of Cathay commented “We... more
"The Big Twin" conversion programme launched ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Gecas and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the launch of the Boeing 777-300ERSF and the establishment of a passenger to freighter conversion programme. Dubbed "The Big Twin" - denoting its status as the largest ever twin-engined freighter, offering 25%... more
Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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As from Q4/2019, Prologis will begin developing a logistics facility in Bremen (Germany. The building will be constructed on a speculative basis and cover around 17,000 sqm. Completion is planned for the third quarter of 2020. Prologis purchased the 31,500 sqm plot in... more
New network member boosts London capacity ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Palletforce has secured further capacity and services in London after recruiting one of the capital’s longest-serving distribution companies to its UK-wide network. Acclaim Pallet Express (APEX) has joined the network in a move which allows Palletforce to continue to invest in... more
Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Iberia Airlines, a Spanish member of IAG, has been fined over GBP 142,000 (EUR 158,000) for failing to adhere to strict guidelines that govern the welfare of animals during flights – making it the largest fine for such offences in the UK. The City of London Corporation's... more