Ground broken in Villmergen 
Swiss Post has responded to growing online trade by investing around CHF 137 million in expanding its existing Villmergen site into its largest warehouse logistics centre. The project contains four extensions. Among other things, Swiss Post is setting up an automatic high-bay... plus
Brand refreshed by Champ Cargosystems
Champ Cargosystems has unveiled its new corporate brand. Like the air cargo industry, Champ has evolved over the last 17 years and established itself as a provider for all stakeholders, forwarders, GHAs, GSAs and carriers. Champ Cargosystems CEO Chris McDermott says that... plus
Support for Italy’s railfreight sector
The European Commission has approved EUR 374 million of financial support to compensate Italian railfreight companies for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will be available for companies operating along the rail transport and logistics chain. As... plus
Columbia Sportswear Company picks Francois Guillon
Columbia Sportswear Company, a specialist for active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, has appointed Francois Guillon as senior vice president, omni planning and fulfilment. Guillon brings leadership experience in planning and digital transformation of... plus
Third location for Fraikin Suisse
Fraikin Suisse, which specialises in vehicle rental, has just inaugurated its Geneva agency in Meyrin. Its network now consists of three agencies, one for German-speaking Switzerland in Hendschiken, canton of Aargau, and two in the French-speaking part in Echandens, canton of... plus
A milestone for ‘Cargo Sous Terrain’ in Switzerland
A Swiss law on underground freight systems will come into force on 15 July 2022. The law creates the conditions for the approval of the privately-initiated Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) project. At the same time, the Swiss government amended two annexes to ordinances that are also... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Frankenstein is the scientist’s name, not the monster’s. Mary Shelley’s novel ‘Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus’ (1818) tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates an unnamed creature. plus
Sensitive to tiny little car sensors
On 30 May 2022, CBP officers inspected a shipment of sensors arriving from Hong Kong. Based on intelligence gathering and experience, officers suspected that the sensors were counterfeit. Officers reached out to GM’s global brand protection investigator - global security, which... plus
DFDS performing in most regions
Despite the geopolitical circumstances, DFDS’ cargo volumes showed an 11% increase in May 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Higher volumes were recorded in all business units and regions, except the Baltic Sea. In the English Channel, DFDS took advantage of P&O... plus
Eurogate adds Fenyeslitke terminal to its network
Eurogate Rail Hungary (ERH) is incorporating the East-West Gate terminal (EWG) in Fenyeslitke in Hungary into its rail network. The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement to this effect. Under this agreement, ERH will offer connections to Fenyeslitke as a... plus