Port Synergy - growth in 2018, upgrade in Le Havre 
The France-based Port Synergy Group processed just over 2.3 million teu in 2018, 9% more than in 2017. The group’s share of the container market in France amounts to about 50%. The boxes are handled by its two main subsidiaries - GMP and Euro Fos. The two container terminals are... plus
Transport order for sodium hydroxide
The Russian railway operator Unicon 1520, part of UWC, has landed a contract from the major polyvinyl chloride producer RusVinyl, a joint enterprise between Russia's Sibur Holding and the Belgian company Solvay. The agreement covers the transport of sodium hydroxide over a... plus
Heppner chooses regional manager for southern Germany
Transport and logistics provider Heppner has chosen Alain Goehl as its regional manager for southern Germany, a very important area for the company, as it specialises in freight services between Germany and France. Goehl was born in Germany and started his career in... plus
UK: DfT tables outlook up to 2050
The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) has launched Maritime 2050, the first long-term strategy developed in partnership with industry. The government emphasised the importance of the maritime sector to Britain’s future success. That importance has only increased in the... plus
ANA Cargo adds triple seven on transpac route
ANA All Nipon Airways Cargo plans to begin B777F operations next summer. Since cargo demand between Asia and North America is expected to increase over the medium to long term, the carrier says it will respond with the introduction of a B777F aircraft - the first of two it has... plus
Bigger warehouse with direct link to Metrans
The international transport and logistics provider Cargo-Partner has extended its Dunajska Streda (Slovakia) facility by 4,100 sqm, taking it to just over 18,300 sqm. The site, which is next to the Metrans container terminal, offers cross-docking opportunities for intermodal... plus
Central location for urban logistics
Vailog, a Segro group member, and Ikea recently inaugurated "Paris Air2 Logistique", a new logistics centre located in the inland port of Gennevilliers port in Paris. Ikea France and the gardenware retailer Leroy Merlin are utilising the 63,000 sqm two-storey... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The UK Roundabout Appreciation Society lobbies for more esteem for roundabouts. The group’s motto is: "A roundabout is truly an oasis on a sea of tarmac". plus
Boris Lukic now CEO Switzerland of the M+R Spedag Group
Boris Lukic has been appointed CEO Switzerland of the M+R Spedag Group. Over the last five years, Lukic has been a member of the executive board and head of the company’s overseas departments in Switzerland. As CEO, he assumes responsibility for transports within Europe as well... plus
La sécurité avant la politique
Brandon Fried, la voix des transitaires US de fret aérien, est un vétéran de la branche ayant une expérience de presque 40 ans. Chargé d’un premier mandat de l’Airforwarders Association en 2000 et nommé executive director en 2005, il s’est entretenu avec Andreas Haug, rédacteur... plus