Europa Road rolls into Corby 
The European road freight team at Europa Road in Northampton (UK) has moved to Europa’s new GBP 60 million 3pl logistics facility in Corby, as consignment levels continue to increase. Sales and branch network director at Europa Dionne Redpath: “We’re pleased to be moving our... plus
Carousel Logistics CEO ‘hands over the baton’
Carousel Logistics co-founder and CEO Graham Martin will be handing over the reins of the company and moving to a non-executive director position on Carousel’s strategic board. Former Cardtronics International and WLT Europe CEO, Jonathan Simpson-Dent will join Carousel and... plus
Cargolux, Fracht Italia and Fomas did it again
While Covid-19 impacts the heavylift logistics sector, three partners just repeated another big project. Twelve months after a similar piece was sent from Italy to China, Fomas Group from Osnaga together with freight forwarder Fracht Italia, sent another jumbo piece onboard a... plus
7,200 t of clay to be delivered by train
DB Cargo UK has been awarded a new, two-year contract to transport china clay for the world-leading mineral specialist Imerys. The soft white clay is mined in Cornwall and is an essential ingredient in the manufacture of china and porcelain, as well as being used in the making... plus
Port of Felixstowe under pressure
According to the British International Freight Association (Bifa), freight forwarders that are now unable to return empty containers to the port of Felixstowe until 23 September 2020 spoke of "another example of appalling service from a port that describes itself as ‘The... plus
Fly like migratory birds
Airbus, two customers and three air navigation service providers plan to demonstrate the operational feasibility of a demonstrator project for reducing aviation emissions. "fello’fly", inspired by biomimicry, replicates the behaviour of birds, which fly together to... plus
New study on Bremenports' hinterland traffic
The Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) has presented a comprehensive analysis of hinterland traffic in the ports of Bremen (Germany). The study, which was commissioned by th operator Bremenports, is based on the volumes of 2018, when Bremen's ports recorded a... plus
UN: Improve intermodal coordination across borders!
Eight UN bodies - the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao), the UN Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (Uneca), the UN Economic Commission for Europe (Unece), the UN... plus
Corona not to blame for decline in freight volume
In H1/2020, Operail generated an operating income of EUR 31.8 million, which is 16% less than in the same period 2019. Net profit was at EUR 1.8 million compared to EUR 5.5 million in 2019. However, Operail’s wagon rental business showed a significant increase: income from... plus
Swiss intermodal operator adds capacity
Hupac responds to rising demand for intermodal connections from/to south-east Europe by increasing the frequency between Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Vienna in Austria starting from week 39. This direct rail service will also offer seamless ongoing connections to Hungary... plus