A combination for zero emissions 
With the vessel ‘FPS Maas’ the Dutch shipping company FPS is implementing its plan to build a fleet of ten emission-free inland and shortsea vessels. The conversion project involves the firms Future Proof Shipping (FPS) and the Holland Shipyards Group (HSG). HSG builds and... mehr
Encouraging climate-friendly railfreight
Ludolf Kerkeling, the chairman of ‘Die Güterbahnen’, an association of railfreight operators initiated by the Network of European Railways (Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen e.V.), has been awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit on a ribbon. It was handed over by the prime... mehr
Building another palace in Potsdam
In Potsdam, near Berlin, the parcel service provider GLS Germany has broken ground for a new company facility. A 9,200 sqm distribution centre is coming up on a 50,000 sqm site there, in collaboration with project partner Aurelis Real Estate. The building, scheduled for... mehr
Mammoth Freighters conversion agreement with STS
Mammoth Freighters has signed a deal with the MRO provider STS Aviation Services to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions for the Mammoth 777 programme. All work will be accomplished at STS’ facility in Manchester (England), with the multi-year agreement covering both... mehr
Long-haul truck with a hybrid reefer system
The Swedish long-haul forwarder Mangbergs Akeri is electrifying its fleet’s refrigeration systems with support of partner Frigoblock, a brand of Thermo King. The project includes installing FK25 electric refrigeration units on Scania V8 engine trucks, and adding Frigoblock... mehr
Port of Hamburg "not to be sold to China"
In view of current media reports on the planned cooperation between Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and the Chinese company Cosco Shipping Port Limited (CSPL), a HHLA spokesman stated recently that “HHLA is still in the ongoing process of obtaining the necessary... mehr
Dichtestress und Höhenflüge 
Luftfracht-Lösungen trotzen noch nie da gewesener Krisendichte. Dass fallende Luftfracht-Raten und geopolitische Risiken trotzdem Raum für Chancen lassen, wurde auf dem von der IG Air Cargo organisierten 7. Air Cargo Day Switzerland in Zürich deutlich. Nachhaltigkeit und... mehr
Enhancing rail services in Europe
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has added a new train service to its German network to connect Dörpen in northern German with Duisburg and Ludwigshafen. The shuttle operates three roundtrips per week and offers onward links to Italy and Southeast Europe. From Duisburg there... mehr
Bringing back capacity between Dublin and Miami
Today, 21 October 2022, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is restarting its direct service between Dublin and Miami. Initially operating twice weekly, the service will increase to three times a week from 31 October on an Aer Lingus A330-300.... mehr
American Expediting conquers Boston
American Expediting is taking over City Express, a Boston-based player in first and final-mile delivery. With this acquisition the company has enlarged its footprint and its healthcare logistics portfolio in New England. The price of the transaction was not disclosed. The deal... mehr