Fuel cell trucks surpass 10 million km 
Hyundai Motor’s Swiss fleet of fuel cell trucks recently reached a new record, covering 10 million km in just three years and eight months since this truck model began to operate in the country in October 2020. Currently, 48 Xcient fuel cell lorries are in service in... more
A strategy expert for WSP
Patty Rubstello has joined WSP, an USA-based engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, as national transportation strategic advisor. Having served with the Washington’s state department of transportation (WSDOT) in a variety of roles for more than 33 years,... more
New ownership for V. Group
V. Group, a global maritime services provider, announced that a consortium led by Star Capital, including Ackermans & van Haaren, will acquire the company from Advent International, pending regulatory approval expected by early autumn 2024. This acquisition aims to... more
A royal inauguration
The Netherlands-based logistics provider Newcold has opened its newest cold chain hub in Georgia, USA, in the presence of Dutch royalty. Backed by USD 333 million, this site marks the company’s debut into dry goods warehousing on the North American continent. Featuring... more
Sustainable shunting operations in Italy
Manufacturer Vossloh will deliver eight DE 18 locomotives to Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, which is part of the FS Italiane group. The new shunting locomotives will be deployed by infrastructure manager RFI in the Strait of Messina (Sicilia, Italy) and for maintenance... more
From Sony to Loxxess
Loxxess, Tegernsee (Germany)-based medium-sized logistics company specialising in complex logistics and value-added services, has appointed Petr Jahoda to the management team at its site in Bor (Czech Republic) to oversee the operational business of a customer segment.... more
China leads in seafarer pay increases
China has experienced the highest increases in seafarer wages among the main seafaring countries in recent years, according to Drewry's latest manning annual review and forecast report. As the second-largest supplier of seafarers to international merchant shipping,... more
Hanjin extends European reach
The Korean conglomerate Hanjin Logistics plans to expand its European network with seven new branches by 2027 and thus strengthen its share in regional markets. Currently, Hanjin Group’s logistics unit operates a subsidiary in Czechia as well as four branches in Germany,... more
SLSMC welcomes president
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation’s (SLSMC) board of directors has appointed Demetrios (Jim) Athanasiou as the corporation’s next president and chief executive officer, effective 12 July 2024. He replaces Terence F. Bowles, who is retiring as the longest serving... more
