21.06.2019

Field trials for e-trucks in Switzerland

Two more battery-powered electric Mercedes-Benz trucks are now in operation in Switzerland to test the heavy-duty eActros in customer service: logistics provider Camion Transport is assessing an 18-t lorry and major distributor...
21.06.2019

Phillip Brown joins SAL Heavy Lift in USA

SAL Heavy Lift and their American subsidiary have appointed Phillip Brown as vice president – projects to head the Houston based sales Team as from 1 July 2019. With his extensive knowledge of the U.S. project transport segment,...
21.06.2019

Qatar's free trade zones prepare their next move

The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) has drawn a positive balance of its first appearance at the transport logistics trade fair in Munich. The two new free trade zones in Doha (Qatar) generated a favourable interest among the...
21.06.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

Feldschlösschen, the Swiss brewery, uses the surplus alcohol left over after the production of alcohol-free beer for heating. This way, the brewery saves 375,000 cbm of natural gas per year. 
20.06.2019

European Rail Facilities Portal to stimulate rail freight

The European Commission's DG Move has launched a new portal site called Rail Facilities Portal. It provides an overview of rail stations, intermodal terminals and shunting stations in Europe, including the Flemish ports. The...
20.06.2019

Bremenports renovates lock

The renovation of the Kaiserschleuse lock near Bremen (Germany) is now underway. Vessels can still enter the Kaiserhafen port via the swing bridge. At the end of June, the outer head gate will be drained so that new rail tracks...
20.06.2019

Digital transport gaining ground in Europe

Poland has become the latest European country to accede to e-CMR: The country's adoption of the electronic consignment note serves as fresh momentum for digital transport operations in Europe and beyond, following close on the...
20.06.2019

Volga-Dnepr Group won over by Leipzig's investment plans

The Volga-Dnepr Group and Mitteldeutsche Flughafen, which operates Germany's second biggest cargo airport Leipzig-Halle (LEJ), will continue to expand their strategic air freight and logistics partnership. Both companies...
20.06.2019

Group7 wins Logivisor Award

At the transport logistics trade fair in Munich, Group 7 won the Logivisor Award 2019 in the “Industry” category. The prize is awarded to particularly innovative transport and logistics companies. There are three categories:...
20.06.2019

Schuon to bank on value added services

Alfred Schuon Group is continuing to expand and building a new location with an approximately 9,000 sqm logistics hall for fulfilling existing and new customer orders in Wildberg (Germany). The site will also include 200 sqm of...
20.06.2019

Mongolian carrier lands in Hong Kong

Eznis Airways of Mongolia has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as cargo ground handler for its new thrice-weekly Ulan Bator - Hong Kong services, operated with B737 passenger aircraft. Hactl provides...
20.06.2019

Transpacific service of APL wins award

Laurels for APL, part of the CMA CGM Group, which has been named the ‘Best Shipping Line in the Trans-Pacific’ at the 2019 Asian freight, logistics and supply chain awards in Hong Kong. APL has been experiencing volume growth in...
20.06.2019

New president for WBLN

Management change at the World Business Logistics Network Switzerland (WBLN): The former president Anis Khan remains chairman and board member. The Italian Mauro da Ros was elected as new WBLN president for the next two years....
20.06.2019

Sealog augments fleet

The forwarding company Sealog, based in Guadalajara near Madrid, has added 18 additional semitrailers to its fleet in response to growth in recent years. Sealog says it noted a particular increase in traffic between Spain and...
20.06.2019

Industry demands widening of Stuttgart-Zurich route

Widening the railway line between Stuttgart (Germany) and Zurich (Switzerland) has been put off for decades. Under an initiative launched by the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg chamber of industry and trade, associations and...
20.06.2019

First Japanese airport community with Iata CEIV Pharma

Kansai Airports (KIX) has announced that the KIX pharma community obtained Iata's CEIV Pharma earlier this month, becoming the first airport community in Japan to be awarded the certificate. Partnering with international...
20.06.2019

Panama Canal becomes greener

The Panama Canal Authority intends to enhance its green connection environmental recognition programme. This initiative encourages the shipping industry to mitigate the environmental impact of their operations through an...
20.06.2019

ACS expands its Sydney office

The charter specialist, Air Charter Service, is continuing its commitment to investing in Australia, with the expansion of its Sydney operation. After opening its doors for the first time three years ago, ACS Australia has...
20.06.2019

Standic building new tank farm in Antwerp

Standic, a Netherlands-based tank farm operator, is building a new chemical tank farm in the port of Antwerp. The move will double the company’s capacity at the Belgian site. The storage facility will initially have a...
20.06.2019

“Curiosity of the Day”

During the Nazi occupation of Paris, Coco Chanel was the mistress of Gestapo officer Hans von Dincklage. She spied for him as agent F-7124.
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