Event transporter saves costs and carbon 
Event Ground Support (EGS) typically delivers technical equipment to concerts, festivals and other entertainment locations. The UK-based event transport specialist in UK operates a mixed fleet of vehicles from small vans to 15 m trailers. It has now added a mega city dry... plus
Third Polish hub for Blue Water
With a new office in Warsaw, Blue Water Shipping is looking to expand its general cargo service worldwide. At the new site, it will handle air and sea freight, focusing on imports and exports and thus enhance Blue Water’s general cargo offerings and logistics solutions.... plus
Compte à rebours 
Retards de livraison et prix en hausse dus à une chute de gouvernement. Le 8 août, trois jours après la démission de Sheikh Hasina et sa fuite en Inde, les analystes du fret aérien de World ACD ont constaté que les tonnages vers l’Europe ont de nouveau augmenté tout en précisant... plus
Hupac extends shuttle services
From 16 September 2024, the Swiss intermodal transport operator will launch an increased intermodal offer between Belgium and Spain: Hupac’s shuttle will connect Antwerp and Perpignan (France)/Barcelona (Spain) with ten roundtrips per week, twice as many as before. The... plus
Greek cities invest in green waste management
Athens and Thessaloniki have ordered 89 Fuso eCanters with truck bodies from the Greek manufacturer Kaoussis primarily to collect organic waste in metropolitan areas. 40 of the 8.55 t vehicles are expected to be deployed from November this year. The entire delivery is expected... plus
Fiege sets milestone in strategic location
Last Friday, 30 August, the Westphalia (Germany)-based freight forwarder Fiege officially inaugurated its new logistics centre in Bülach, Switzerland. As Vinko Castrogiovanni (second from right), managing director Southern Europe & Alps, explained, it offers 17,000 sqm... plus
Air cargo demand still climbing
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released data for global air cargo markets in July 2024 showing continuing strong annual rise in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels (14.3% for... plus
Valenciaport sees rise in Australian trade links
Trade between Valenciaport and Australia saw significant growth in June this year, with exports rising by 13.75% compared to June 2023. Valenciaport now maintains commercial relations with eleven Australian ports, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Key exports to... plus
Aldi adds in Lower Saxony
Effective 6 September, Aldi Nord is moving its operations into a new expanded logistics site at Lehrte-Aligse. It now totals 42,800 sqm with space for logistics, offices and administration. A cold chamber ensures the safe storage of fruits and vegetables. With this enhanced... plus
A new chair for Railcom
At the request of the ministry of transport (Detec), the Swiss government appointed Barbara Furrer, Hedingen, as the new chair of the rail transport commission “Railcom” on 27 August 2024. She replaces Patrizia Danioth Halter, Altdorf, who led the commission with great... plus