Tompkins Solutions picks VP sales 
Tompkins Solutions, a specialist for integrated supply chains has welcomed Jason Kowalskie as vice president of sales. He will work with new and existing clients to identify ways to improve efficiency, capacity and scalability across their supply chain operations. Kowalskie... mehr
Orders for around 6,000 e-trucks so far
Volvo trucks are now built in four factories – three in Europe and one in the USA. The manufacturer recently kicked off the serial production of heavy battery electric trucks in its factory in Ghent (Belgium). Three different electric models will be built here – the Volvo FH,... mehr
Duisburg and Rotterdam: a hydrogen partnership
The Ports of Duisburg (Duisport) and Rotterdam are strengthening their collaboration to secure hydrogen supply and demand. A joint feasibility study emphasises their role as key hubs in the hydrogen market. The ports are planning a hydrogen corridor to meet rising demand for... mehr
«Uberisierung» der Schifffahrt? 
Eine digitale Frachtplattform mit grünem Gewissen – Interview mit Alexander Varvarenko von Shipnext. Die Schifffahrt in einen digitalen Marktplatz umzuwandeln, ist ein seit Jahrzehnten laufendes Projekt. Wenn sich eine solche Plattform wie Shipnext aber zusätzlich mit... mehr
Green light for the Gotthard Tunnel
Closed for five days, the Gotthard road tunnel in Switzerland reopened on Friday evening, 15 September 2023. Stress redistributions in the mountain had led to a shift or crack in the intermediate ceiling near the north portal, so that concrete parts fell onto the carriageway and... mehr
The Dart – from Blue to Bharat
The re-branding of a CEP service is an unusual thing. Blue Dart Express, an Indian express air and integrated transport and distribution logistics company headquartered in Mumbai and part of DHL’s e-commerce division, has unveiled its revamped service Bharat Dart, formerly known... mehr
MxV Rail welcomes MW
Maureen Werner has joined MxV Rail as vice-president of engineering. She recently retired from the TTX Company, one of the largest railcar fleet owners in North America, where she served as assistant vice-president of engineering and research, a position she had held since... mehr
Daily freight trains to Apapa port terminal
The rail corridor between Lagos and Ibad in Nigeria has extended its standard gauge rail line from one to three. It is directly connected with the APM Terminal at Apapa port, which is the only container terminal in Nigeria with on-site rail connectivity. The hub offers a... mehr
King Abdul Aziz Port is 'linked in'
Regional Container Lines recently enhanced its RCL Gulf Adean (RGA) cargo service. The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, announced that the King Abdulaziz Port will be included in the service, operated by the Thailand-based shipping company. Operative since 5... mehr
50% more capacity for non-food products
In Garancières-en-Beauce, les Mousquetaires' non-food logistics business operates two hubs, Garancières I and Garancières II, which employ nearly 400 people. To keep pace with growing demand, the company began to build a 24,000 sqm extension of Garancières II in 2022,... mehr