04.10.2024

“Curiosity of the Day”

France has twelve time zones, on account of its many ‘collectivités d’outre-mer’, which puts it at the top of the list of countries with the most time zones. Russia has eleven; with ten of them contiguous. Only Kaliningrad isn’t...
03.10.2024

“A vital and direct role”

In conversation with Charles Baker, CEO of the Baltic Hub Container Terminal (BHCT). In 2019 PSA International, in a joint venture with the Polish Development Fund and the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, made its first investment...
03.10.2024

More trains to and from Hungary

The German railfreight operator Helrom has launched a new route linking Düsseldorf (Germany) and Budapest (Hungary), thus extending the range of sustainable and barrier-free intermodal freight transport in Europe. The new service...
03.10.2024

Dokasch expands global network

Dokasch Temperature Solutions, a provider of active temperature-controlled packaging solutions, has launched a new Opticooler station at Shanghai Pudong international airport (PVG) to meet the increasing demand for safe and...
03.10.2024

ID Logistics France picks sales director

ID Logistics, which specialises in contract logistics in France and abroad, has appointed Alessandro Iannarilli as sales director of ID Logistics France. He brings 17 years of experience in contract logistics, including 13 years...
03.10.2024

Trialling alternative drives and fuels

Two IDS partners are currently testing a number of green transport projects in Germany. The Geis Group is exploring the use of HVO100, a biogenic fuel obtained from residual and waste materials such as used cooking oil and wood...
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.

02.10.2024

Innovation and sustainability

LKW Walter celebrating its centennial this year. With more than 8,000 full truck-loads on the road and in combined transport every day, LKW Walter, a subsidiary of Austria’s Walter Group, is one of the leading players in the...
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...
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