Stefan Heymann set to become new CFO 
RIO is reshaping its management board: The digital brand of the Traton Group has brought in Stefan Heymann as CFO. Heymann has his roots in the Volkswagen Group. RIO’s new recruit joined the Volkswagen Group China as a project controller in 2011. He took on a team leader... plus
State funding for private railways in Germany
In Germany, the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia has decided to provide EUR 2.4 million in funds for twelve projects of railway companies that do not belong to the German state (NE-railways). Among others, this funding will benefit projects pursued by the following... plus
Logcoop cooperates with Tred Union
Logcoop (Germany) and the French Tred Union have joined forces: Effective immediately, the two logistics groups will cooperate in the fields of transport, storage, purchasing, marketing, PR and sales. By bringing together forwarders from both countries, the partners will close a... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Birds do not sleep in their nests, which are built only for the young. The parents roost on nearby branches. plus
Partenaires connus, nouveaux projets
Lorsque des investisseurs étrangers rencontrent des représentants du secteur ferroviaire russe, il est question de technologie et d’affaires. Pour les Chemins de fer de l’État russe RZD la stratégie de croissance globale est aussi un thème central. Ses projets ne se limitent... plus
Study recommends increasing heavy vehicle widths
On the basic of a new study, Austroads in Australia supports increasing the maximum allowable heavy freight vehicle width from 2.5 m to 2.55 m (including attachments). According to the research organisation, there is a substantial fleet of heavy freight vehicles already entitled... plus
One month left to look into AAL's master plan
Adelaide Airport (Australia) has released its "2019 preliminary draft master plan" (PDMP), highlighting its plans for growth, job creation and sustainable economic development over the next 20 years. The airport has grown significantly as a major economic and... plus
GAC opens in Ireland
As part of its European growth strategy, the GAC Group has opened its first office in the Republic of Ireland, providing a wide range of shipping services to vessels at the country’s ports as well as in Northern Ireland. GAC Ireland provides ship agency services at all major... plus
Container throughput index reaches surprising peak
In their flash estimate for August 2019, the German RWI – Leibniz institute for economic research and the institute of shipping economics and logistics (ISL) indicate that the container throughput index has risen slightly to 139.2. Hence it exceeds the previous record level of... plus
Kerry Logistics' online tool gives access to AEO status
Kerry Logistics is supporting customers to gain authorised economic operator (AEO) status, which gives access to customs benefits, including inland clearance of goods, rather than at the border, with an online tool. AEO accredited companies are subject to fewer physical... plus