Direct train boosts logistics in the Balkans 
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its network with a new direct connection between Serbia and Croatia, which will link two major hubs in the railfreight network, the rail company said. The new train runs between the Nelt container terminal near Belgrade and the... mehr
From Mondial Relay to Lyreco
Lyreco, a Europe-wide specialist in the distribution of products and services for the working environment, has appointed Benoît Bocquet as supply chain director France. He succeeds Daniel Dendievel, who will be retiring next spring after almost 25 years in the position.... mehr
Headquarters: Hamburg
The Italian forwarder Savino Del Bene is expanding in Germany with the acquisition of Seabridge Transport, giving it access to Hamburg’s logistics infrastructure. The company will continue to base its German operations in the port city and leverage the location to increase sea... mehr
Leogistics names new head of yard management
Leogistics has appointed Sascha Winde as its new head of yard management. He brings with him extensive expertise in SAP system architectures and supply chain management. Winde began his career as a technical SAP consultant and took his first steps in logistics when he joined... mehr
Keep only evil spirits away, not kindly deliverers
Henkerstraße (hangman street), Blutgasse (blood alley), Galgenweg (gallows lane), Killer or, Hexenberg (witch mountain). These are just a few examples of gruesome street names in Germany. Even if these addresses almost make your blood run cold, DHL delivery staff are not... mehr
Spar sets up in Croatia
Spar Austria has built its largest logistics hub in Klinča Sela (Croatia), backing the venture with EUR 110 million. Boosting its capacity to 100,000 pallet positions, the group is looking to expand its reach and logistics capabilities in Croatia, where it has been active... mehr
Pushback in die Zukunft 
Man reist und fliegt wieder. Worauf es nach der Pandemie auf dem Flugzeugvorfeld ankommt, wurde auf der GSE Expo Europe deutlich, die im September in Lissabon stattfand. ITJ-Chefredaktor Andreas Haug befragte dazu Stavros Hatziiannou, der für den Vertrieb eines der weltweit... mehr
Intermodal specialist welcomes 1,500th DAF truck
With the arrival of a XF 480 FT 4x2 tractor, the Swiss logistics company Bertschi has officially put its 1,500th DAF truck into service. The new tractor joins the group’s international fleet, ensuring a timely distribution of chemical products in Europe. Established in 1956... mehr
DPD and GLS take on parcel project
Last week, the parcel service providers DPD and GLS formed a partnership to enhance access to drop-off and collection points in Germany. Launching the three-year ‘out of home’ project, the companies plan to boost their delivery networks from 8,000 points each to 20,000... mehr
Hugelshofer aims to cut emissions by 35% by 2027
The Swiss transport company has joined GS1 Switzerland's “Lean & Green” programme which aims to support companies in reducing CO₂ emissions. Hugelshofer first drew up a CO₂ balance sheet and then developed an action plan to cut CO₂ emissions to be validated by Lean &... mehr