Ukraine and Moldova: better links with TEN-T 
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a feasibility study to assess how to better connect the Ukrainian and Moldovan railway networks with the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The study is a key step in preparing for better... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
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Shuttle links Poland with Southern France
CFL Multimodal has launched a new weekly intermodal service in cooperation with Klog Transport. The shuttle connects the VIIA terminal Sète in France with the CLIP terminal Swarzedz near Poznan in Poland. The first train on the 1,600 km route carried 38 semi-trailers loaded with... plus
Lagos is the new location
For the first time, the German shipping and logistics expert Harren Group is extending its presence to Africa. The group's first office on the continent just opened its gates in Lagos. Harren Nigeria is led by managing director Paul Okpurughre. “The new office represents the... plus
"Greener" ULD management for the Indian Ocean
Unilode Aviation Solutions, a provider of outsourced ULD management, repair and digital services, and Air Austral, a Reunion Island-based French airline, have extended their partnership concluded in 2016. Under the terms of the renewed agreement until 2026, Unilode will supply... plus
H2 truck with hydraulically operated hookloader
Special vehicle specialist Paul Group and crane and lifting solutions provider Palfinger have jointly developed a pre-series vehicle with hydrogen fuel cell technology and integrated electro-hydraulically operated hook tackle. The Palfinger Telescopic T15A has a maximum... plus
Handing over the baton at T-Link Group Switzerland
The globally active T-link group of companies, with headquarters in Freienbach Switzerland and various locations in Switzerland, is now under completely new management and ownership. Erwin A. Senn, who founded the first T-Link company (T-Link Management) in 1990 and then... plus
A Spaniard consolidating in Portugal
Varma Food & Personal Care (VFPC) signed its first international distribution alliance in 2020. It has now complemented it by signing an exclusive distribution agreement in Portugal, thus expanding its capacity to export beverages. VFPC is a unit of Spain’s Varma Group, a... plus
Vessels Value's outlook on newbuilds
Rebecca Galanopoulos Jones, senior content analyst at Vessels Value, has underpinned current developments on the maritime container market with the latest data. While volumes on the main trade lanes are slowing despite congestion, container traffic continues to decline gradually... plus
Menzies Aviation renews licences in South Africa
Global aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has been given a five-year licence by Airports Company South Africa SOC (ACSA) to provide ground handling services at nine airports in South Africa. Founded 28 years ago, ACSA is partially owned by the South African... plus