Transporeon expands in Turkey 
Transporeon, a Trimble company, has expanded into the transport and logistics sector in Turkey and appointed country manager Gökalp Kobe Ertuğrul to lead this initiative, making a commitment to supporting local businesses in the local language. With almost 20 years of... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The average life expectancy of dinosaurs varied between 75 and 300 years. more
Preparing the peak season ex-Xi'an
Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao Group has launched chartered flight between Xi'an (China) and Liège (Belgium). Performed by a B767-300F, the service operates twice a week, bolstering Cainiao's China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of the peak shopping season.... more
For the benefit of every mode
Record sums from the CEF fund. The European Union has stumped up no less that EUR 7 billion this year alone to co-fund infrastructure projects for improved and sustainable trans-European transport networks. Funding from the CEF fund will also expand solidarity corridors to and... more
Omnitrax extends its business
The US railways operator closed the third rail transaction in the past six month. The transport company has acquired Central Arizona Commerce Park’s (CAZCP) rail infrastructure and remaining park acreage and becomes the exclusive infrastructure partner of the 2.77 sq km... more
Hamburg and Duisburg ports strengthen ties
The Port of Hamburg and Duisport are strengthening their collaboration, with Duisport joining Hafen Hamburg Marketing as a new member. This partnership aims to combine their extensive networks to enhance transport solutions and promote sustainability. Both ports see... more
Intermodal service between Adria and Styria
Tailwind Intermodal’s first own train arrived in Graz, Austria, on 3 September carrying cargo from the Slovenian port of Koper. This deliver marks the debut of Retailer Lidl’s subsidiary as an independent railway operator on this route. The so-called panther shuttle will... more
Automated storage on 190 sqm
Dematic has installed an automation solution at the warehouse of a Spanish healthcare logistics provider to improve storage processes on an area of 190 sqm. This project was completed at Grupo Servicio Móvil’s Madrid hub, where the logistics company stores medical supplies for a... more
Open-heart surgery at big air cargo hub
Lufthansa Cargo has celebrated an important step in the further development of its Frankfurt hub. With an investment volume of almost EUR 600 million, the German cargo carrier is focusing on a comprehensive modernisation by 2030, which aims to turn the Lufthansa Cargo Centre... more
Maersk: a MD for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
Maersk has appointed Christopher Cook as its new managing director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, effective1 October 2024. Cook has held several key leadership roles at Maersk, the most recent being his current role as the managing director of UAE, Oman and Qatar. He... more