Optimising cargo operations in Budapest 
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), a provider of technological solutions for the logistics industry, has begun to collaborate with Budapest airport (BUD), Hungary, to enhance cargo operations through the implementation of its airport cargo community system (ACS). The... plus
Prizes for design in the transport sector
Quantron, a specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, recently announced the winners of its Quantron Design Award. The competition, which received 35 entries from more than ten different countries and 20 universities and design schools, aimed to recognise and... plus
500,000 freight wagons to be refitted
DB Cargo and six other European partners have joined forces in a "Dac-Fit" consortium to migrate the digital automatic coupling (DAC) system to their wagon fleets and workshops. From 2028, DAC is to be installed in around 500,000 freight wagons in Europe without... plus
Eurotranspharma expands in Europe
The European specialist for last-mile transport in the healthcare sector now also operates in Germany. More than 60 vehicles have been on German roads since the end of February, and this figure is set to rise to 370 by the middle of the year. Germany will not the only new... plus
GW gets the green light in Austria
Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is going ahead with the construction of a new IT and logistics centre in Wolfurt, Vorarlberg, thanks to a decision made by the municipal parliament at its meeting last week. The new facility will be built on an area of around 30,000 sqm and serve as a... plus
Tiaca welcomes six new members
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has welcomed six new members to serve on the board of directors, ensuring an effective representation in the industry. New board members include Jannie Davel, senior vice president of MSC Air Cargo, Martin Drew, chief strategy... plus
Getlink acquires Channel Ports
The takeover lies at the heart of transport issues and the need to simplify cross-Channel trade, the operator of the Channel tunnel, said. Channel Ports deals with the customs formalities that have become compulsory since Brexit on behalf of its hauliers, logistics and... plus
Rates continue to rise despite holiday periods
Despite a fall in tonnages from most regions linked to holiday periods such as Easter, Ramadan, and the Qingming Festival, worldwide air cargo rates have continued to rise into the first week of April. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from World ACD Market... plus
Data flow trial kicks off
Portbase and Rhein Ports have launched a project to digitally connect maritime and inland ports, seeking to optimise data flow between Dutch seaports and Rhine-based inland ports. Backed by the ports of Rotterdam, Duisburg, and the Port of Switzerland, this project aims to... plus
Growing in the Romanian market
As its latest project, Nosta Group recently opened a new hub in Bucharest, Romania, as part of its strategy to expand its air and sea freight capacities in this country’s growing market. Led by managing director Szilard Sarkozi, the Bucharest team will concentrate on serving... plus