Rail vehicle manufacturer's order books exceed expectations 
The Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail is heading for a record intake of over CHF 5 billion. In the service division in particular, the number of incoming orders significantly exceeded expectations, the company said. In total, Stadler delivered 444 vehicles last year –... more
FAA proposes civil penalty against UPS
The USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a USD 120,000 civil penalty against UPS for allegedly violating the hazardous materials regulations. The FAA alleges that UPS, as a shipper, knowingly offered a shipment containing lithium batteries to the company’s UPS... more
Lübeck's port opens up new horizons
The Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) recently took delivery of the new municipal port areas at the Skandinavienkai in Travemünde. The hubs are now officially in operation. In a first construction phase, a 100,000 sqm terminal area was built. Among other facilities, it... more
Trenchard Aviation names new VP business development
Trenchard Aviation Group, a partner in aircraft cabin component design, manufacture, repair and on-wing maintenance, has appointed Mark Radford as its new VP business development. Radford joins Trenchard from his most recent position as sales director – Western Europe with... more
More parcel handling capacities for Amazon in Germany
Panattoni is developing distribution centres in Germany to create additional last-mile capacities for Amazon. In a first phase, the real estate developer will focus on projects in Kaltenkirchen (Schleswig-Holstein) and Knüllwald (Hessen). On a 93,000 sqm plot in Kaltenkirchen,... more
UK: more than 8,000 trucks have vital safety features
Transport for London (TfL) has issued more than 8,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) safety permits, as part of the direct vision standard (DVS). Freight operators are required to obtain a free safety permit, which is needed to be compliant with TfL's innovative scheme, before... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The leopard is the strongest of the big cats - it can leap six metres and carry twice its own body weight. more
Greens from the Ganga
The state government wants to export more fresh foodstuffs to the UAE from the region around Varanasi in northern India. The first delivery of 14 t of containerised vegetables to Dubai (UAE) has been completed successfully. Further consignments are in the pipeline. more
New rail service to transport cars in UK
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has been awarded a new contract to operate Ford automotive rail services between Dagenham and Garston in UK. DRS will be working with automotive transport specialist STVA UK to transport cars from the Ford factory in Dagenham to the rail terminal just... more
More means for short-sea shipping
The Nesec Shipping Debt Fund has been launched in the Netherlands. Through the fund, institutional investors and the province of Groningen offer financing for Dutch shipowners who are planning to acquire (or re-build) short-sea vessels. The fund is partly backed by a guarantee... more