Transport and Distribution News for Freight Forwarding, Haulage, 3PL/4PL & Contract Distribution in Europe

Todd DeLaughter has been appointed as the new Alpega group CEO. The incumbent CEOs Oswald Werle (inet) and Fabrice Maquignon (TS) will stay on board and continue to support the future Alpega growth strategy.

Global logistics specialist Dimerco successfully streamlined the total freight transportation process for the delivery of components crucial to the completion of the aviation fuel pipeline – the beginning stage in the construction of the new Beijing Daxing Int’l Airport.

New research suggests over half (52%) of consumers in the UK and US want the fashion industry to become more sustainable, with calls for reduced packaging and fair pay for workers among their top demands.

Imperial Logistics International has appointed Hugo Pluess as its new Chief Information Officer, based in Zurich. He takes up his new post on 1 August.

Automotive logistics specialist Imperial Logistics has secured additional road transportation management business from its major client BMW Group.

Shoppers are demanding more sustainable delivery options, according to a new survey from Wincanton, the British third party logistics company¹.

Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rygor Commercials is making ever more use of Truckfile digital workshop and fleet management systems, to help its customers stay compliant and maximise vehicle uptime.

Scottish haulier Ian Craig Haulage has improved mpg by 10 per cent using TomTom Telematics’ WEBFLEET fleet management solution.

Masternaut has agreed to be acquired by Michelin, which will accelerate Masternaut’s product development and its growth across Europe.

Atran Airlines, the Russian air express carrier within Volga-Dnepr Group (the Group), is introducing a new route into its network between Hangzhou (China), an emerging technology hub and home to the e-commerce industry in China, and Riga (Latvia).

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), provider of specialty air cargo services, has seen demand for its ‘abc XL’ product for oversized and heavy cargoes continue to grow in the first four months of 2019, with volumes up 3% year-on-year to more than 11,000 tonnes.