Port railway shores up operational safety for the winter 
The EUR 5.2 million project to extend and upgrade the quality of Bremen’s port railway (Germany) is making progress. The entire overhead line of the port railway in the Kaiserhafen-Nord has been renewed and 67 new lighting masts deploying the most recent LED-technology for a... mehr
Stark und aufmerksam 
Trotz leichter wirtschaftlicher Abkühlung präsentiert sich der Logistiksektor in Österreich und der Schweiz in guter Form. Neben vielversprechendem Vorwärtsdrang gibt es allerdings auch einige sorgenvolle Entwicklungen. mehr
Mehr Kontrollen am Simplon
Auf der Passstrasse über den Simplon zwischen der Schweiz und Italien fahren überdurchschnittlich viele Lkw mit Gefahrgut. Um die Sicherheit auf diesem Abschnitt zu gewährleisten, intensiviert die Polizei die Kontrollen. mehr
Mehr Service, weniger Lkw
Seit dem Börsengang scheint der ungarische Strassentransporteur, der ganz Europa in seine Tasche stecken möchte, ins Trudeln geraten zu sein. Mit Robert Ziegler ist seit Februar 2019 ein CEO und Sanierer an Bord, der die Gruppe umkrempeln will. mehr
Broad alliance for more rail links
Following an initiative of the association of German transport companies (VDV), 37 associations and organisations have joined forces to strengthen and promote rail connections in Germany’s rail network. To this end, they have drawn up a rail connection charter, which they... mehr
More incentives for climate protection
The German association of freight forwarders and logistics operators (DSLV) has called for a comprehensive funding strategy to boost the logistics industry’s already substantial efforts to achieve sustainable CO2 reductions under conditions that are economically acceptable.... mehr
New home delivery rail service in Italy
Rhenus Logistics Italy has recently completed its first home delivery transport by train from northern Italy to the Campania region. The transport marks the start of the official addition of this weekly service to the Rhenus portfolio in Italy. The first overnight train... mehr
Express service provider relies on Swiss railways
DPD Switzerland and SBB Cargo have completed a four-week trial period for the transport of tires and empty swap bodies. The pilot was so successful that DPD wants to shift cargo regularly from the roads to the railways as from autumn 2019. As from 2020, the company also... mehr
Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar
The European road transport arm of Imperial Logistics has significantly increased its business with Dutch car manufacturer VDL Nedcar, following a renewal of its previous contract to operate trailers carrying automotive components between the company’s plant at Born... mehr
Knapen and Krone combine their strengths
The Krone Nutzfahrzeug group (Germany) is taking over 100% of the shares of the Dutch Knapen group. Krone and Knapen have signed a contract to this effect. As a key player in the European market for moving-floor trailers, Kapen Trailers is now part of the Krone group,... mehr