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On the wires: JF Hillebrand – prey, predator or…

“JF Hillebrand has acquired German transport operator 3W Logistik to expand its footprint in the European wine transport market. The drinks logistics specialist announced the acquisition yesterday, a spokesperson confirming to The Loadstar that 3W would continue to operate under …



Exclusive: Bansard in talks to acquire ASL Airlines France

French forwarder Bansard is in talks to acquire ASL Airlines France, according to sources in France close to the deal. 
ASL France, part of Ireland-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings, was acquired by European fund manager Star Capital Partnership in a deal …



CargoLogic Germany on the runway to an AOC, despite industry concerns

Progress may be slow but CargoLogic Germany (CLG) is inching towards its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), gaining non-commercial (NCC) operations approval in Europe.   
The EU’s Aviation Safety Agency reportedly awarded the Leipzig-based freighter operator its NCC “recently”, allowing it to …