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03.10.2024

Reber reaches North-Rhine Westphalia

Reber Logistik has acquired Expotrans, a North-Rhine Westphalia-based logistics provider, with retroactive effect from 1 January 2024 and thus expanded its reach in Germany. The takeover will strengthen the company’s...

03.10.2024

Container market faces steep Q3 rate drops

Container spot rates dropped by 43% in Q3/2024, marking the worst third-quarter performance in a non-Covid year since the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) was introduced in 2009, according to Bimco’s chief shipping...

03.10.2024

Back on track

Denny Jünemann took over the management of Captrain Deutschland Cargowest (CCW) on 1 October 2024. The Gütersloh-based company is part of the Captrain Group, which provides rail logistics services in Germany and Europe....

03.10.2024

EU-Ukraine 'solidarity lanes' are a lifeline

Since May 2022 'solidarity lanes' have allowed Ukraine to export around 154 million t of goods. In total, around 153 million t of Ukrainian grain, oilseeds and related products were exported along these routes (50%) and the...

03.10.2024

New ships in DP World fleet promise fuel savings

DP World has expanded its marine fleet with two newbuildings, the ‘Navios Utmost’and the ‘Navios Unite’, which were named at a ceremony in China’s Changhong shipyard. These Sapphire 5300 compact gearless containerships are...

03.10.2024

Aircraft acquisitions in Asia Pacific

B&H Worldwide’s base in Hong Kong is preparing to provide extended logistics services to Aerfin, supporting the aviation asset specialist with its aircraft acquisitions in the region. Building on an agreement from 2023, the...

03.10.2024

“Curiosity of the Day”

Omphaloskepsis is the contemplation of one's navel (as an aid to meditation). Omphalós means navel in Ancient Greek and sképsis means viewing, examination, speculation.

Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit

100 Jahre LKW Walter. Mit täglich mehr als 8000 Komplettladungen auf der Strasse und im kombinierten Verkehr zählt LKW Walter, eine Tochter der österreichischen Walter Group, zu den führenden Akteuren der europäischen...

02.10.2024

25 new Vectrons for continental Europe

UK-based rolling stock lessor Beacon and Siemens Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron multi system locomotives. The initial contract includes 25 units with a power of 6.4 MW and will...

02.10.2024

Röhlig opens Irish subsidiary

Röhlig Logistics has opened a new subsidiary in Dublin after having acquired a majority stake in its former local agent, Air Ocean Ireland. Following 20 years of collaboration with the logistics provider, Air Ocean Ireland will...

02.10.2024

New CEO for CST

Christian Späth will take over as CEO of Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) on 1 October 2024. His task will be to continue a project review and repositioning of the Swiss enterprise CST, already successfully initiated, and to lead the...

02.10.2024

Nav Aero expands airline portfolio

Nav Aero Global Cargo GSSA Network is expanding its airline network through a strategic partnership with Salam Air, Oman’s first low-cost carrier. This strengthens Nav Aero’s global footprint and enhances its ability to offer...

02.10.2024

Electronic toll solution now covers 18 countries

UTA Edenred has once again expanded the number of toll contexts available for its interoperable toll box, adding Croatia and Slovenia to its network. The 4G-compatible UTA on-board unit (OBU) for the European Electronic Toll...

02.10.2024

Fitting out in west Dublin

Glencar has built a hub in west Dublin for PRL Logistics, a transport company based in the UK and Ireland. The roughly 22,000 sqm site has been designed as a warehousing space and also includes a three-storey office...

02.10.2024

Automation dispute triggers strikes in US ports

An ILA port strike in the USA, involving 45,000 dockworkers, began at midnight on 1 October, closing around 36 ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. This industrial action significantly affects nearly half of the country’s import...

02.10.2024

More investment on the Gotthard axis

Switzerland’s government has released around CHF 80 million to implement railway projects, which will enable SBB to further enhance services on the Gotthard axis with construction projects, among other things. Specifically,...

02.10.2024

MacGregor lands deal for twelve Cido PCTCs

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order from Cido Shipping to supply cargo access solutions for twelve pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), with an option for eight additional vessels. The ships will be built...

02.10.2024

Colin Eeles to head business development

Kerry Logistics UK has appointed Colin Eeles as its new business development director, to further expand its UK customer base in its verticals. Eeles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having successfully...

02.10.2024

Introducing the ‘One Record’ standard

Jettainer, a global specialist for ULD management services, has signed the Iata ‘digitalisation leadership charter’ and is now an official member of the digitalisation leadership forum. The signing took place during the Iata...

02.10.2024

“Curiosity of the Day”

China and Russia are the countries that border on most other countries, namely 14 each. China’s land border of 22,117 km is the longest for one country, with Russia’s 20,241 km the second-longest.