Founder of Wascosa passed away 
The founder of Wacosa AG, Max Sandmeier-Novarese, died aged 86 in Oberägeri (Switzerland), on 14 October. A pioneer in his business field, Sandmeier together with Pietro Scotti and Peter Waelty established Wascosa in 1964. As one of the first railway wagon lessors in Switzerland... mehr
Railways to create new transport company in the east
The heads of Russian, Belarusian and Kazakh Railways have signed a term sheet outlining the basic principles governing the creation and operation of a new integrated transport and logistics company. The term sheet will now be used as the basis to prepare a shareholders'... mehr
EPAL strengthens international cooperation
The European Pallet Association (EPAL) has unveiled its plan to expand its exchange pool to additional countries in Europe and further develop the comprehensive network of licence holders. The news was announced at the recent pallet symposium in Hamburg (Germany). In addition... mehr
Rickmers-Linie appoints Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency
Rickmers-Linie, the heavylift and project cargo liner service specialist based in Hamburg (Germany), has appointed Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency as its sales agent in France with immediate effect. Marmedsa has offices in Paris, Le Havre and Marseilles and is... mehr
Portugal plans to sell 70% of national postal operator CTT
The Portuguese government recently confirmed that the council of ministers has approved plans to sell 70% of the national postal operator CTT Group. The government said in a statement that it will float the company through an initial public offering on the domestic stock... mehr
Iberia unveils new livery
Today (15 October), the Spanish carrier Iberia is presenting its new corporate logo and brand image at its new Madrid offices where it is concentrating company departments now dispersed throughout the Spanish capital. The launch of the new image will become effective in... mehr
"Cosco England" makes maiden call at port of Felixstowe
The 13,400 teu "Cosco England", the newest addition to the Cosco fleet, has made its maiden call at the UK’s port of Felixstowe. Registered in Hong Kong, the giant containership is deployed on Cosco’s NE1 Asia – Europe service. With a length overall of 366 m and a... mehr
Leighton to build coal rail loop in NSW Australia
Whitehaven Coal has signed a contract with Leighton Contractors for the construction of a rail loop for the Maules Creek project. The 16 km long rail link will link the planned new coal mine in the Gunnedah Basin in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia to the Mungindi railway. The... mehr
SNCF Geodis combines railfreight and multimodal business
The French service provider SNCF Geodis has created a new division encompassing all branch railfreight and multimodal activities. Sylvie Charles is its new head. Alongside Fret SNCF, VFLI, Captrain and the rail services companies (Itnovem, Ecorail, Ermechem, etc), she will also... mehr
ECG welcomes Galliker and M.C.C.L. as new members
The Brussels-based European Car Group (ECG), the association of European vehicle logistics, welcomed two new members - Galliker Transport AG and Mediterranean Car-Carriers Line (M.C.C.L) - at last week's annual conference, which took place in Berlin (Germany). ECG represents... mehr