RZD ploughs fortune into track equipment fleet 
Russian Railways (RZD) poured RUB 12.9 billion (EUR 173.1 million) into updating its track equipment fleet. A total of 572 items were purchased for the maintenance and repair of railway infrastructure. The equipment included four stone-cleaning machines, 49 motor-rail... plus
Oelker new head of marketing at Krone
Stefan Oelker has taken on the role of marketing director of the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group. Oelker has already held several executive positions in the advertising industry and in the technical products marketing field, most recently as head of marketing and business... plus
Rakuten expands national presence
Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL), a national provider of e-commerce order fulfilment, will open six additional fulfilment centres in 2019, expanding its operations to a total of 18 markets. Mike Manzione, CEO of RSL, said: “Houston and Los Angeles will be our first expansion... plus
Danica to manage crew on newbuild
The crew management company, Danica, has been entrusted to manage the crew on the "Port Imabari", an ultramax newbuilding for Lisbon-headquartered Portline Bulk International. Delivered in January 2019, the 63,500 dwt vessel, equipped with four 30.5 t (SWL) grab... plus
Online tool for calculating road transport costs
After undergoing a testing phase, DHL Freight is now launching its new freight quotation tool. The user-friendly and swift online service provides price quotes and transit times for road freight shipments up to 2,500 kg. The tool is primarily for small and medium-sized... plus
Dokasch supplying Opticoolers to Turkish Cargo
Starting this month (February), Dokasch is supplying its Opticoolers to Turkish Cargo. Andreas Seitz, MD of Dokasch Temperature Solutions, said: “Turkish Airlines serves more destinations than any other airline. This means that our Opticoolers are now available to many more... plus
Bremenports reinforces relationship with Czechia
Bremenports has opened a new representative office in Prague in order to further expand its market position in Czechia. The German port operator and the German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce have officially presented the corresponding agreement in Bremen. Bremen’s... plus
Elsen overshoots the EUR 100 million turnover mark
The Elsen Group generated turnover of EUR 103 million in 2018, 11% more than in 2017. Strong growth in the group’s logistics operations business field made a major contribution to the increase. This year Elsen plans to open a site in the Göttingen region (Germany) and expand its... plus
Scotland's airports one month before Brexit
According to a study by York Aviation, Glasgow Airport (GLA) currently contributes EUR 1.65 billion to Scotland’s economy. The sum is expected to rise to EUR 2.9 billion by 2040. However, the difficult-to-estimate consequences of the UK leaving the EU have not been taken into... plus
USA: going intermodal between LA and Ohio
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) is expanding is intermodal service offer. The US class I railroad has introduced a direct rail intermodal service connecting Los Angeles CA and the Ohio Valley region. The new service provides access to some of the fastest growing... plus