After obtaining all regulatory clearances for DSV’s acquisition of Schenker, DSV announces the first executive leadership appointments to maintain momentum and further strengthen the commercial approach and integration efforts.

DSV adds new members to its Group Executive Committee and renames the Solutions Division to Contract Logistics. The changes will become effective after completion of the acquisition which is expected on 30 April.

While DSV’s Executive Board remains unchanged, several new members will be welcomed to the Group Executive Committee:

Helmut Schweighofer will become the new CEO of the Road Division. Schweighofer currently holds a position as CEO of Schenker’s Region Europe with 40,000 employees and a leading role within road freight; a role he has held since 2018. He succeeds Søren Schmidt, who has decided to continue his career outside DSV after three decades of dedicated service.

Vishal Sharma, currently CEO of Schenker’s Region Asia Pacific, will become the new Group CCO. Sharma brings more than 30 years of industry and global executive leadership experience to this role.He replaces Morten Landry, who will continue in DSV as CCO of DSV’s largest division, Air & Sea, from Q1 2026. Until then, Landry will remain part of DSV’s Group Commercial executive team to ensure a smooth transition.

Saskia Blochberger will join the DSV Group Executive Committee as Group Chief People Officer (CPO). Blochberger joins from her position as CPO in Schenker’s Region Europe and brings significant P&O and business strategy experience from a variety of leadership roles. After a long-standing tenure with DSV, Helle Bach, current Head of Group HR, has decided to step down and pursue new opportunities outside DSV.

Jens H. Lund, Group CEO of DSV said “I am very pleased with the strong executive team we will have in place for the next important stage in our journey as the global leader in transport and logistics. A warm welcome to Helmut Schweighofer, Vishal Sharma and Saskia Blochberger, who join our Group Executive Committee from Schenker. They all bring extensive experience and excellent leadership capabilities to drive our business forward. At the same time, I wish to thank Søren Schmidt and Helle Bach for their dedicated and long-standing contributions to DSV. And I am glad that Morten Landry will continue to drive the commercial efforts in our Air & Sea Division.”

With the acquisition of Schenker, DSV is doubling its size, creating a transport and logistics powerhouse. Based on the financials for the full-year 2024, the combined company had a pro forma revenue of approximately DKK 310 billion (£35.6 billion) and close to 160,000 employees. DSV aims to use its strengthened market position to continue to grow through enhanced service offerings and economies of scale, achieving industry-leading margins.

Completion of the transaction is expected on 30 April 2025, when DSV will also present its interim results for the first quarter of 2025 and announce further details and preliminary financial information related to the acquisition of Schenker.

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The capital of Catalonia is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, a very important destination for both business and leisure travel. Renting a private jet to land in Barcelona means optimizing time and traveling in the ultimate in Luxury.

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Barcelona by private jet: comfort and exclusive benefits

Getting to Barcelona by private jet means eliminating waits, traveling in total privacy and landing just minutes away from the city center.
Each flight offers:

• Access to dedicated terminals and expedited customs control.
• Exclusive lounges at top FBOs.
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• Private transfer directly from the plane to the hotel or appointment location.

Where to land? Barcelona’s airports for private jets

Those who choose a private flight to land in Barcelona have two airports perfectly equipped for this type of traffic:

• Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (LEBL)
  The city’s main airport is equipped with high-end FBOs such as Gestair and Menzies Aviation, with reception services, private lounges, and streamlined handling of customs procedures.
• Sabadell Airport (LELL)
  Located just 20 km from the center, this airport is particularly suitable for light and medium jets, ideal for those who want quick and stress-free access to the city.

Where to stay in Barcelona: the 4 most luxurious hotels in the city

Once you land in Barcelona, your stay in the city’s luxury hotels will certainly live up to expectations. The Catalan city offers absolutely prestigious facilities that guarantee privacy, comfort and exclusive services.

Among the best hotels in Barcelona we highlight some really important ones::

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   Historic and refined, this hotel offers impeccable service in classic settings with timeless charm, with customized suites and a signature Mayan spa.

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Barcelona is connected to major European capitals by direct and fast routes. Here are some of the most popular routes:

Private jet London – Barcelona

Average duration: 2 hours
This route is one of the most popular with managers and professionals who want to optimize time and comfort, departing from airports such as Biggin Hill, Farnborough or Luton and landing directly at the executive terminal in El Prat or Sabadell.

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Private jet Milan – Barcelona

Average Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Private jet Paris – Barcelona

Average Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Paris-Le Bourget is one of the busiest airports in Europe for private flights to Barcelona, thanks to its strategic location and numerous luxury FBOs. A classic route for those traveling between two lifestyle and financial capitals.

• Recommended Jet:
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Private jet Amsterdam – Barcelona

Average Duration: 2 hours
Many private flights take off from Schiphol Amsterdam-Oost, a well-equipped stopover for executive traffic. A direct flight to Barcelona offers the ideal solution for those departing from the Netherlands for business, events or a Mediterranean vacation.

• Recommended jet:
  DassaultFalcon 2000LXS–great choice for groups of up to 10 passengers who want maximum space, range and uncompromising in-flight service.

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 Hitachi ZeroCarbon today unveils a holistic suite of EV fleet solutions designed to simplify every step of fleet electrification, from planning and strategy support, facilitating EV financing, through to a technology platform delivering charging management and battery optimisation – driving decarbonisation across the fleet ecosystem.

With various legal directives across Europe mandating that all new vehicles must be zero-emission by 2035, fleet managers have only a decade to decarbonise. Recognising that many fleets are at different stages of their electrification journey, from building the business case, to looking for affordable financing, to trialling EVs, Hitachi now provides a one-stop-shop service that supports all aspects of the EV fleet ecosystem. The comprehensive solution suite empowers fleet operators to accelerate the runway to electrified transport.

New solutions that are now available include:

• ZeroCarbon Fleet: The combination of Hitachi’s charging and battery management capabilities, Fleet ensures vehicles are safely charged to meet daily operations, manages batteries to protect their long-term performance, and enables organisations to unlock new energy revenue streams from EV fleets.
• ZeroCarbon Charge: Charge is a 24/7 managed service and technology platform, providing real-time alerts, live vehicle monitoring, load balancing and advanced tariff optimisation for reliable charging operations and lower electricity costs.
• ZeroCarbon BatteryManager: The battery is the most valuable component of an electric vehicle. BatteryManager provides a managed service and advanced asset analytics technology platform to help protect performance, extend battery life and maximise its residual value.
• ZeroCarbon Strategy: Hitachi’s energy expertise supports fleet managers through every step of the electrification process, through designing bespoke decarbonisation strategies, conducting site assessments, calculating total cost of ownership, facilitating access to financing through its partners and identifying new energy and asset utilisation revenue opportunities.

These solutions were born out of Hitachi ZeroCarbon’s involvement in Optimise Prime, the world’s largest commercial trial of over 8000 EVs. Hitachi worked closely with major UK fleets, leading technology providers and local distribution network operators to develop and test impactful EV fleet solutions.

Alongside its ability to support fleets through a variety of funding solutions, from providing access to low-cost finance, co-invested equity and debt-based finance, Hitachi ZeroCarbon now has a market-leading end-to-end proposition for fleets. Solutions can all be tailored to the specific needs of public transport operators, utilities and facilities fleets, hauliers and last mile delivery businesses.

Commenting on the launch, Mike Nugent, Chief Revenue Officer, Hitachi ZeroCarbon said: “We understand that every business is unique, and has its own set of decarbonisation challenges, so we’re proud to have curated a service that threads the entire process together in one seamless offering. Our customers are telling us they don’t know where to start, and need support through every step of the journey. That’s why we combine bespoke strategies with a people-first approach to transformation, showing how close management of charge infrastructure and battery assets can deliver real business value. We are experts at taking the complexity out of electrification, and removing capital constraints, so operators can enjoy greater benefits, sooner.”

Stig Tvergrov at Posten Bring, one of Hitachi ZeroCarbon’s key customers, added: “We operate in a challenging environment where the conditions can change dramatically based on season. We needed a resilient and proven electrification partner that had the solutions to anticipate challenges and address them before they materialised.

“Hitachi’s ZeroCarbon’s end-to-end service ticked a lot of boxes, and through our deployment of ZeroCarbon Charge, we achieved complete visibility into the health and performance of our key battery assets, so we can optimise our vehicles based on route, journey, or condition. The service plugged seamlessly into our existing site hardware and software too, which meant no disruption during installation. It led to us having complete visibility over both vehicles and chargers, allowing us to rely on new technology and help us towards achieving our climate goals early.”

Hitachi ZeroCarbon already manages over a thousand electric vehicle assets across Europe, North America and Asia, supporting the global shift to electrified transport. Across its portfolio, Hitachi provides an around-the-clock managed service, with swift incident resolution and expert support to prevent operational risk or disruption. Its services are technology agnostic, so can integrate with any existing fleet hardware or software systems, while its expertise in data science provides market-leading charging and battery optimisation to maximise the value from electric vehicle fleets. 

In a strategic partnership that aims to redefine sustainable industry, global recycling giant GEM has teamed up with SEER Robotics, introducing robotics automation to fully automate its production line. The initiative, which includes the deployment of 27 advanced robots, covers the entire manufacturing chain—from raw material handling to final product dispatch.

“Operational costs halved, efficiency doubled, and precision perfected,” said GEM’s Project Director, describing what the company views as a transformative leap in green manufacturing. According to GEM, the automation has already led to a 50% reduction in labor costs and a significant increase in throughput, with robotic automation systems achieving 99% task accuracy.

This collaboration, however, goes beyond automation. It’s being described as a step toward building a closed-loop industrial model for the circular economy. By integrating SEER Robotics’s technical capabilities with GEM’s leadership in green energy, the project lays the foundation for scalable, intelligent upgrades across global manufacturing hubs.

The robots—equipped with real-time data uploading capabilities and integrated weighing sensors—feed information directly into GEM’s Manufacturing Execution and Evaluation System (MEES), allowing for greater visibility and control over production quality. Compatibility with JAM’s proprietary battery system also supports nearly continuous operation, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.

Ease of use remains a focal point. Despite their sophistication, the systems are designed to be intuitive, enabling even frontline employees with minimal experience to operate the robots with basic training.

Beyond efficiency gains, the initiative is positioned as a blueprint for ESG-driven industrial transformation. From dismantling obsolete batteries to optimizing warehouse logistics, the project highlights the potential of human-machine collaboration to reduce carbon footprints and accelerate the transition to zero-waste manufacturing. The partnership also aims to establish a replicable, auditable benchmark for sustainable production practices worldwide.

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Seafrigo, the cold chain logistics expert, specialising in food logistics has officially inaugurated its fifth warehouse in Sweden, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the Nordic region. The new 10,000-square-metre facility, located in Katrineholm, southwest of Stockholm, boasts 30,000 pallet positions and will enable Seafrigo to further enhance a range of its services in the region.

The grand opening was conducted by Seafrigo President and Founder, Eric Barbé, alongside Group CEO, Bruno Plantaz, and Chief Projects Officer, Stéphane Desseigne. They were joined by Seafrigo Nordics Directors Peter Jönsson and Magnus Mohlin, along with customers and local councillors, for a tour of the state-of-the-art facility.

Seafrigo specializes in the storage and handling of foodstuffs across four temperature zones, ranging from frozen to controlled ambient conditions. The company’s Nordic operations are headquartered in Helsingborg, a facility that opened in 2018. Across the Nordics, Seafrigo handles 3,000 specialist pallets daily and conducts 600 tonnes of blast-freezing of meat per week. The new Katrineholm site alone has the capacity to handle 100 tonnes of blast-freezing every week, reinforcing Seafrigo’s commitment to providing premium, specialist logistics solutions.

Built to the highest environmental standards, the Katrineholm facility is Miljöbyggnad Silver certified, in accordance with Sweden’s stringent environmental building certification system. Additionally, Seafrigo operates fully electric trucks in the region, eliminating the use of diesel and further reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

Seafrigo Sweden is a key player in the protein logistics sector, handling beef, pork, and poultry. The company receives daily deliveries directly from slaughterhouses, blast-freezing products from +2°C to -18°C in preparation for export. The principal export markets for Seafrigo’s frozen products include Asia and Africa. The company also provides storage for meat before distribution to Swedish retailers.

With a robust infrastructure in place, Seafrigo ensures that 80% of the Nordic region receives overnight deliveries for products destined for local distribution.

“This new development enables us to further enhance Seafrigo’s extensive service offering across the Nordics and ensures we can better serve our customers’ precise, specialist needs,” said Managing Director Peter Jönsson. “Located close to major retailers’ national distribution centres, we can meet and exceed their requirements while maintaining our commitment to sustainability.”

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DHL eCommerce UK has officially launched a new 55,000 square foot facility in Newcastle as part of its expansive £482 million investment program aimed at scaling its national operations and boosting regional parcel capacity. This strategic move not only enhances the company’s ability to serve the growing demand in the North East, but also underlines its commitment to sustainability and community development.

Located at Team Valley Trading Estate, one of the North East’s most prominent business parks, the site has been carefully chosen to streamline regional logistics and improve service efficiency for both individual and business customers. With the capacity to handle up to 15,000 parcels a day, the facility is designed to significantly improve the speed and reliability of parcel delivery across Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Part of a Nationwide Growth Strategy

The Newcastle hub is the latest in a string of developments under DHL eCommerce UK’s ambitious multi-year infrastructure investment plan, which also includes the recent opening of its flagship Midlands hub in Coventry. Together, these upgrades are intended to modernize DHL’s operational footprint, reduce transit times, and enhance parcel processing capacity in response to the ongoing surge in online shopping and direct-to-door deliveries.

Stuart Hill, CEO of DHL eCommerce UK, emphasized the importance of the new Newcastle site within the company’s broader strategy. “By sustainably growing our operations, we are boosting our capacity to meet the growing demands of customers, enhancing the working environment for our valued team members, and upholding our commitment to provide excellent service for customers, both locally and internationally,” Hill said in a public statement.

Sustainability at the Forefront

Reflecting DHL’s global Go Green strategy—which targets net-zero emissions by 2050—the Newcastle site integrates a range of environmentally friendly features. The building includes energy-efficient heating and lighting systems controlled by smart sensors, ensuring that energy usage is optimized throughout the day. Additionally, the site has been fitted with 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging points, supporting DHL’s shift toward a greener delivery fleet and promoting sustainable commuting options for employees.

This eco-conscious approach is a consistent theme across DHL’s recent developments. The company is also investing heavily in electric delivery vans and digital route optimization software, all aimed at reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a more sustainable logistics industry.

Boost to Local Economy and Jobs

In addition to its logistical and environmental benefits, the new facility offers a major boost to the local economy. The site has retained the workforce from DHL’s previous local site, minimizing disruption and job losses during the transition. Furthermore, as the facility scales up, DHL anticipates creating new employment opportunities for the surrounding community, particularly in warehouse operations, vehicle maintenance, and last-mile delivery roles.

Staff at the new site will also benefit from upgraded facilities, including improved break-out areas and employee amenities designed to support wellbeing and foster a more collaborative workplace culture.

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