Railfreight slows down 

Switzerland’s railfreight volumes are still not picking up. In Q3/2024, the sector recorded 2.74 billion net tonne kilometres (nkm), the second-lowest figure since the start of quarterly rail reporting. Only during the covid pandemic in Q2/2020 were fewer goods transported... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Caterpillars can increase their weight 10,000-fold within three weeks. plus
In the midst of Milan 

Corsalis has launched a new project in the heart of Milan, where it is looking to repurpose an old car park into a modern logistics space. The site, dubbed “La Fucina Della Barona”, measures 4,250 sqm and is just 2 km away from Milan’s Navigli canals. After buying the... plus
Cooperating for eco-friendly deliveries 

Maersk and Danone have partnered to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in seaborne logistics through Maersk’s ECO delivery ocean service, which uses low-emission fuels such as biodiesel or bio-methanol from waste feedstocks. The aim of the collaboration is to cut GHG... plus
Driving growth in air and ocean freight 

Global logistics provider DP World has appointed Philip Blumenthal as senior director of ocean freight and Peter Dyeremose as senior director of airfreight. Blumenthal’s previous position was chief transformation officer at ECU Worldwide, where he developed a digital sales... plus
ITJ – nouveau propriétaire 

MedTrix Group AG et Logismedia Group AG sont parvenus à un accord. Le 1er novembre 2024, l’International Transport Journal (ITJ) et les médias ITJ Daily, Swisstrans, Swiss Shipping Guide et Worldtrans, ainsi que tous les droits et obligations, passent entre les mains de... plus
Un envol depuis la tour de la foire 

Au terme de dix années d’apprentissage du métier de transitaire et au service de tiers, Liborio Marchese est devenu indépendant. Son succès confirme qu’il a pris la bonne décision. Au plus tard fin décembre, il compte franchir avec Msped la barre de 3 M. de CHF de chiffre... plus
PHL gets more green locomotives 

Pacific Harbor Line (PHL) has received partial funding — together with the California Air Resources Board (Carb). The US short line railroad, which is part of Anacostia Rail Holding, is contributing USD 6.37 million toward the USD 34.2 million cost to acquire five ZE locomotives... plus
Siemens sells logistics business 

Siemens has announced its intention to sell Siemens Logistics to Vanderlande, making the automation specialist a long-term owner of the business. Owned by Toyota Industries Corp, Vanderlande focuses on logistics processes and solutions for the warehousing, airports and... plus
IAG Cargo restarts services to Saudi Arabia 

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will resume its London Heathrow (LHR) and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International (JED) service from tomorrow, 2 November 2024. The six times weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 787 widebody aircraft... plus