Heavy machinery from China to Russia 
Rzd logistics has recently reported it has completed the delivery of the first two of 16 heavy machines from Tai’an, China, for the modernisation of two major Russian metallurgical plants. Each set weighs more than 300 t. The project required a multimodal route combining road... more
Ricci named managing director of Tarros Line
Tarros Group has appointed Danilo Ricci as managing director of Tarros Line, reinforcing its focus on growth in Mediterranean and international markets. Ricci has long been part of the company’s development, contributing to its operational and commercial expansion across the... more
Report: Firms underestimate customs
A new study by Customs support group (Csg) and Boston consulting group (Bcg) finds that many firms underestimate the economic significance of customs in global trade. In 2024, duties collected worldwide reached USD 600–900 billion, close to 1% of global output. The report notes... more
Steelpaint's marine coating in Wilhelmshaven
Steelpaint has completed the main coating work on the 'great sea lock' in Wilhelmshaven, protecting around 26,000 m² of steel. The 1,700 t gate, measuring 60 m by 20 m with a depth of 10 m, secures access to Germany’s only deep-water port for naval vessels, commercial ships... more
Leadership change at Lakeway Link
Lakeway Link has appointed Per Zandrén as its new CEO, effective 4 November 2025. He succeeds Göran Söderdahl, who returns to the company’s board after overseeing the launch of the Gdynia–Södertälje RoRo route. Zandrén joins from Aditro Logistics (Posti Group) and brings over... more
Fourth weekly 'Med Express' train
The container rail service 'Med Express' between the port of Cologne-Niehl and Perpignan in southern France has increased its frequency from three to four round trips per week. Operated by Transfesa logistics, a subsidiary of DB cargo, the service connects Hgk logistics and... more
Geodis gains faster rate access
Geodis and Hapag-Lloyd have taken a further step in their digital collaboration with the deployment of a real-time contract application programming interface (API) linking the shipping line’s pricing platform with Geodis’ global rate database. The system-to-system connection... more
Pacurion expands pallet debt service
Pacurion has extended its services in Europe by taking over pallet debts for logistics companies. The firm has long handled the physical settlement of load carrier imbalances, ensuring that missing pallets are delivered where required. Dennis Maschmeyer (pictured), co-founder... more
UK airport capacity gains momentum
London Gatwick has secured government approval to bring its Northern Runway into routine use, unlocking one of the UK’s largest privately financed growth projects. The GBP2.2 bn investment will create 14,000 jobs, inject GBP1 bn annually into the economy and double runway... more
Culina Group appoints new CEO at TPN
The Pallet Network (TPN), part of Culina Group and one of the UK’s largest palletised freight distribution networks by partner volume, has appointed Michael Conroy as its new CEO. Conroy brings 30 years’ experience in express distribution, including senior roles at Palletforce,... more