Changing of the guard at Royal Mail Group 
International Distributions Services (IDS) has named Emma Gilthorpe as CEO of Royal Mail Group. She will join the company on 1 May 2024 and will work closely with Martin Seidenberg, Group CEO of IDS, before assuming responsibility for Royal Mail Group in the summer. During this... more
More logistics capacities near Stuttgart
Prologis began building a new hub in Illingen, near Stuttgart, on 17 April. 13,000 sqm of the 45,000 sqm site will be used as a logistics centre for operations in the Rhein-Neckar-Region. It is to be completed by the end of the year. The second part of the plot is intended... more
First logisticians to test eActros 600s at work
The first two test vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for long-distance haulage will go to Contargo and Remondis, Daimler said. Contargo will use its e-truck for several months for the transport of containers between the port of Wörth am Rhein and various loading and... more
Building a regional blended-wing-body aircraft
London-headquartered aircraft lessor Monte Aircraft Leasing will provide financing options for the "Kona" aircraft currently being developed by Natilus. The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly transport solutions while meeting the increasing... more
First CFO at Loxxess
Loxxess, a medium-sized provider of complex logistics and value-adding services based in Tegernsee, south of Munich, continues to expand its management. Robert Mauermann assumed the new position of chief financial officer this month. Mauermann, who holds a doctorate in... more
Border pre-registration zone in Coqelles ready
The pre-registration building on Eurotunnel’s French terminal in Coqelle, has been completed. This represents a major step in meeting the 6 October deadline when the entry/exit system will come into force, the Channel tunnel concessionaire Getlink said. The pre-registration... more
A year of growth for Thessaloniki
In a successful FY 2023, Thessaloniki Port Authority (THPA) saw its consolidated revenue increase to EUR 85.9 million. The container terminal led the growth with a 12% rise in revenue to EUR 59.8 million. Significant developments included the construction of the... more
From California via Cologne to the Netherlands
Cologne customs recently foiled attempts to smuggle of 218 kg of marijuana in packages through Cologne / Bonn airport. For tactical reasons, the major seizures from two nights at the end of January and beginning of March 2024 are only being revealed now. "Our... more
Boosting customs capabilities in Ireland
Toga Freight Services announced the acquisition of Toga Customs Services at the beginning of April. The two Irish businesses had been operating separately until Toga Freight purchased 100% of the other company’s shares. This move will enhance Toga Freight’s customs capabilities.... more
A hydrogen corridor from Bilbao to Amsterdam
At a high-profile meeting in Amsterdam, which was held in the presence of the kings of the Netherlands and Spain, the port of Bilbao showcased its role in developing a European renewable hydrogen corridor with the port of Amsterdam. The aim of the initiative is to advance the... more