Hydrogen is the new drug 
In cooperation with exporting countries from all over the world and with the help of the cluster of companies located at the port, the Dutch port of Rotterdam claims that it will be able to supply Northwest Europe with 4.6 million t of hydrogen annually by 2030. This amount... more
Ten years in Vietnam
It’s a double ten. Gebüder Weiss has opened branches in ten different countries in East Asia to date, and it is also celebrating its tenth anniversary in Vietnam this year. The logistics provider runs two offices in the country, one in the economic hub Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)... more
Expanded hinterland rail service
Metrans is strengthening its connections between German ports and Berlin and Gernsheim. The HHLA intermodal affiliate is also linking its network with a service provided by GUT (Gernsheimer Umschlags- und Terminalbetriebsgesellschaft) between Gernsheim and Rotterdam / Antwerp... more
Air Algérie authorised to acquire 15 aircraft
The council of ministers chaired by Algeria’s president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has authorised Air Algérie to acquire 15 aircraft for the opening of new routes, especially to African and Asian countries, the council said in a statement. "The airline Air Algerie has been... more
Compliance tool for van and LCV operators
From 21 May 2022, all van operators (or cars with trailers) over 2.5 t, based in England, Scotland and Wales, will need a standard international goods vehicle operator licence to transport goods for hire or reward in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. In... more
Seko Logistics welcomes Roopa Sudheendra
Transformational IT executive Roopa Sudheendra has joined Seko Logistics as senior vice president, enterprise architecture & product engineering. With 20+ years of experience as an IT leader focused on transformational leadership, she has played a major role in strategic... more
New transatlantic service from Bremen
Norway's Norlat Shipping, which has locations in Sarpsborg and Bergen (Norway) and Gothenburg (Sweden), is launching a regular transatlantic service. It will focus on bulk general cargo such as forestry and steel products and will sail to ports on the US East Coast and in the... more
Europa launches sales branch in Liverpool
UK based Europa Worldwide Group's road division has opened a new office at the Royal Albert Docks in Liverpool, its first sales branch in the city. The potential is there. At the end of 2021, the road freight market will have seen an overall increase of 27.5% compared to... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Cola drinks are flavoured with real vanilla. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are said to be the world's largest consumers of real vanilla beans. more
Fully electric deliveries in Tampere’s city centre
DB Schenker is expanding its green distribution services in Finland with the opening of a new cargo terminal. Five fully electric trucks will soon begin operating in Lempäälä and serve Tampere’s city centre. The terminal has a total area of nearly 18,000 sqm, with 12,000 sqm... more