Alstom expands train production 
Alstom has announced an investment of more than EUR 150 mio. to expand production capacity at its sites in France. The plan includes a new assembly line for very high-speed trains at the Valenciennes Petite-Forêt site and the doubling of carbody and assembly lines at La... plus
Davies Turner appoints Emma Turner to logistics board
Davies Turner has appointed Emma Turner to the Board of Directors of its subsidiary Davies Turner Logistics Ltd, effective 1 April 2025. Emma, who joined the company in 2011, has been instrumental in expanding logistics operations in the Midlands, growing from one 6,000 sqm... plus
Lufthansa Cargo saved 25,000 t of CO₂ in 2024
Lufthansa Cargo continued its climate protection efforts in 2024, saving more than 25,000 tons of CO₂ through sustainable fuel use, flight optimisation and fleet modernisation. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 777 freighters and has ordered seven 777-8Fs with delivery... plus
Sustainable tyres for BSR
The Berlin municipal cleaning company BSR is expanding its sustainability efforts by equipping a part of its 1,800-vehicle fleet with retreaded tyres. Currently, 83% of BSR vehicles with tyre sizes over 17” run on retreaded tyres. According to BSR these tyres match new tyres... plus
CLdN invests in Killingholme
CLdN is making a multi-million-pound investment in its Killingholme terminal on the river Humber, scheduled for completion in late 2026. The project will enhance cargo handling and storage capacity for trailers, containers, tank containers and refrigerated units. Cargo... plus
Embouteillages en hausse 
Étude de la plateforme maritime Beacon. La plateforme de données Beacon a analysé l’évolution des délais dans 88 ports mondiaux. En 2023, 34 ports ont connu une légère hausse des temps d’attente (jusqu’à 2 h), mais cinq d’entre eux ont vu ces délais grimper de plus de 10 h. À... plus
Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco
Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses and consumers on around 80% of imports. Key US... plus
Geis Group restructures its air and sea services
The Geis Group has realigned its air and sea services division. Klaus Hrazdira, currently COO of Quehenberger Logistics, now oversees the entire division in all of Europe, including subsidiaries General Transport and Quehenberger. The move follows Quehenberger’s integration... plus
Freight sector under pressure – VNL
VNL has published its second-quarter 2025 outlook on freight transport developments. The ‘Austrian Supply Chain Pressure Index’ shows a 30% increase, indicating heightened supply risks. In road freight, new customs regulations and a persistent driver shortage are raising... plus
Driver shortages worsening
The IRU’s 2024 global truck driver shortage report shows 3.6 million unfilled positions in 36 countries, similar to 2023 levels. However, structural concerns are rising, particularly the widening age gap. The proportion of drivers under 25 fell by 5.8% year-on-year, while... plus