Mutual recognition of AEO status 
The Swiss Federal Council has approved the agreement with UK on the mutual recognition of authorised economic operator (AEO) status. The agreement is intended to reduce technical barriers to trade and facilitate commerce with UK for companies that are considered particularly... plus
Spanish fruits reach Germany within 48 hours
Shift from road to rail: For the first time in its history, fruit and vegetables dealer San Lucar is transporting its products by rail from Spain to Germany using Transfesa Logistics' refrigerated rail express service. During an initial phase, Transfesa will be sending one... plus
Jumbo and SAL team up
The joint venture of Jumbo Shipping, the Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and engineering contractor, and SAL Heavy Lift, the Germany-based breakbulk and project cargo company, becomes effective today, 16 April 2021. Combining their fleets and all commercial activities,... plus
Another purchase for Guyamier Group
Barely 18 months after the acquisition of Transports Lacassagne, the French Guyamier group has just taken possession of Atlantique Europe Express (AEE) located in Floirac. The Guyamier Group, which was founded in 1948, started its expansion strategy by acquisitions in 2019.... plus
Kombiverkehr names new manager Benelux
Frankfurt-based Kombiverkehr has appointed Jouke Schaap as its new manager Benelux in its international sales department, effective 1 March 2021. With this choice, the company underscores its commitment to sales on the growing intermodal corridor to and from the Netherlands,... plus
Many more alternative fuelling stations needed
Truck makers and environmentalists have joined forces to push for the deployment of 11,000 charging points for electric trucks across the EU by 2025, rising to 42,000 by 2030. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E)... plus
Japanese expand in Belgium and Netherlands
Nippon Express Nederland, the Dutch subsidiary of Nippon Express, has opened a logistics centre in Nijmegen in the southeastern province of Gelderland. The new 200,000 sqm facility will serve as a gateway for air and ocean cargo and will cater to the company’s customers in... plus
Autonomous runway sweeping, only in Norway
Avinor, the wholly-owned state limited company which is responsible for 44 state-owned airports in Norway, is stepping into the future of winter operations and committing itself fully to autonomous runway sweepers. It has signed a framework contract for a period of eight... plus
Irish PCN member strengthens team
Curtis & Lees, an Irish forwarding business found 99 years ago, has appointed Lucas Affonso to its sea freight import and cross trade division. With many years of experience in the shipping industry working for shipping lines and global freight forwarders in the... plus
Primol-Rail receives safety certificate
The certificate confirms the approval of the railway carrier's safety management system. It includes the provisions and regulations adopted by companies to meet the specific requirements necessary for safe operation in accordance with EU directive 2016/798 and relevant national... plus