Fort et attentif 
En dépit d’un léger fléchissement économique, le secteur logistique en Autriche et en Suisse est en pleine forme. Il existe certes une envie d’aller de l’avant très prometteuse, mais également quelques rares évolutions inquiétantes. plus
Plus de contrôles au Simplon
Sur la route du col du Simplon entre la Suisse et l’Italie, le nombre de camions chargés de produits dangereux dépasse la moyenne. Afin de garantir la sécurité sur ce tronçon, la police intensifie les contrôles. plus
Plus de service, moins de PL
Depuis son entrée en bourse, le transporteur routier hongrois qui aimerait conquérir toute l’Europe semble avoir quelques difficultés. Robert Ziegler, nouveau CEO et spécialiste en assainissement, a rejoint la société en février 2019 et compte transformer le groupe. plus
Broad alliance for more rail links 
Following an initiative of the association of German transport companies (VDV), 37 associations and organisations have joined forces to strengthen and promote rail connections in Germany’s rail network. To this end, they have drawn up a rail connection charter, which they... plus
More incentives for climate protection
The German association of freight forwarders and logistics operators (DSLV) has called for a comprehensive funding strategy to boost the logistics industry’s already substantial efforts to achieve sustainable CO2 reductions under conditions that are economically acceptable.... plus
New home delivery rail service in Italy
Rhenus Logistics Italy has recently completed its first home delivery transport by train from northern Italy to the Campania region. The transport marks the start of the official addition of this weekly service to the Rhenus portfolio in Italy. The first overnight train... plus
Express service provider relies on Swiss railways
DPD Switzerland and SBB Cargo have completed a four-week trial period for the transport of tires and empty swap bodies. The pilot was so successful that DPD wants to shift cargo regularly from the roads to the railways as from autumn 2019. As from 2020, the company also... plus
Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar
The European road transport arm of Imperial Logistics has significantly increased its business with Dutch car manufacturer VDL Nedcar, following a renewal of its previous contract to operate trailers carrying automotive components between the company’s plant at Born... plus
Knapen and Krone combine their strengths
The Krone Nutzfahrzeug group (Germany) is taking over 100% of the shares of the Dutch Knapen group. Krone and Knapen have signed a contract to this effect. As a key player in the European market for moving-floor trailers, Kapen Trailers is now part of the Krone group,... plus
Speeding up rail transports to Romania
A new railfreight shuttle allows DB Cargo to offer faster deliveries to Romania and expand its single wagonload network. The new service from Ruhr region and northern Germany to Craiova in Romania takes three days in each direction. In addition, this regular direct... plus