Pioneering a low-noise ro-pax ship 
Wärtsilä has equipped Stena’s new ro-pax vessel, “Ala’suinu”, with controllable pitch propellers, making it the first such vessel to achieve the DNV Silent(E) notation for reducing underwater noise emissions. Built at CMJL Shipyard in China and leased to Marine Atlantic, the 203... plus
Speeding up Swedish delivery services 
With the opening of its new freight hub in Örebro, Sweden, Danx is aiming to improve its logistics lead times to remoter areas of the country. The new project focuses on reaching customers in hard-to-reach areas. With growing demands in the region and an expanding green... plus
China opts for Vossloh’s rail fastening systems 
The contract involves the construction of two high-speed lines in China. One will connect the megacity of Xining with the metropolis of Chengdu in western China. The second line will run between Lanzhou and Hezuo in Gansu province in the northwest of the country. Vossloh will be... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Lobsters urinate in each other's faces during a fight to impress their opponent. plus
First Korean LCC chooses Zagreb 
Tamex and T-Way have expanded their European network with a new service to Croatia, a strategically located country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. This latest addition to the route portfolio marks a significant milestone for GSA operations, further... plus
Il manque 3 M. de chauffeurs 
Accès au métier, image de marque, relève. Dans sa plus récente étude, l’Union internationale des transports routiers (IRU) explique clairement où et pourquoi le transport par poids lourds est freiné. À défaut de réactions, le problème des cabines de camions vides devrait empirer... plus
Long haul trial with electric powered mega truck 
DB Schenker is testing Scania's 64 t heavy and 24 m long fully electric powered truck in Sweden. The journey between the terminals in Jönköping and Södertälje takes around three hours. As part of the project, the R 450e will replace a diesel-powered truck and transport goods... plus
Marlink opens six new regional centres 
Marlink is expanding its global service network with new regional centres in Houston, Bratislava, Athens, Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo, offering round-the-clock support every day to better serve the growing demand for digital solutions in the maritime, energy, and offshore... plus
Short line railroad expands in Ohio 
Under a long-term lease of rail lines in the Powhatan Point, Ohio area (USA), Transtar’s East Ohio Valley Railway (EOVR), is adding another 30 km to its 20 km rail network. EOVR, which is part of Transtar, will begin operations on the new routes on 1 June 2024. The expanded... plus
European ports team up for climate resilience 
The Clarion project, "Climate Resilient Port Infrastructure," led by the Technische Universiteit Delft and involving Fundación Valenciaport, aims to enhance climate resilience and sustainability in European ports. Launched with over EUR 8 million from Horizon... plus

