Dia opens logistics centre in Andalusia 
Spanish retailer Dia has inaugurated a new logistics centre in Dos Hermanas, near Seville, as part of its strategic plan 'Growing every day'. The EUR 50 million facilities span 53,000 m² and will serve 235 stores across Seville, Cádiz and Huelva. With the aim to be fully... more
Port of Barcelona awards car terminal to NYK
NYK will invest EUR 75 million to develop a new 101,000 sqm vehicle terminal at the port of Barcelona, marking the largest Japanese investment in a Spanish state port. The terminal, due to open in early 2027, will feature a fully electric operations concept and a silo for 8,160... more
More flights between Memphis and Liège
FedEx has added a new nonstop cargo flight between Liège and Memphis, increasing weekly frequencies from five to eight. Operated by a Boeing 777 Freighter with a capacity of 68 t per flight, the service boosts FedEx’s transatlantic offering and reinforces Liège’s role as its... more
Arkas Line doubles US service with second vessel
Arkas Line has doubled its capacity on the USA Express Service (USX) by deploying a second vessel, the 2,824 teu "Emma A", alongside the "Sine A". The USX offers weekly sailings between Türkiye and the US East Coast, calling Mersin, Istanbul, Izmit,... more
Renault Trucks appoints new country manager for Switzerland
As of 1 June 2025, Riccardo Virga (left) will take over as country manager and sales director of Renault Trucks (Switzerland) AG. He succeeds Tarcis Berberat (right), who will fully focus on his role as vice-president of the AdriAlps region, covering ten countries from... more
Irish Rail renewing freight fleet
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has signed a framework agreement with UK-based manufacturer W.H. Davis for the supply of up to 400 freight wagons over a ten-year term. An initial order for 150 wagons worth approximately EUR 44 million will replace ageing rolling stock nearing 50... more
Markus Vaerst appointed Wascosa CEO
Wascosa, a company based in Lucerne and Hamburg, which manages a fleet of over 22,000 freight wagons across 23 countries, has announced the appointment of Markus Vaerst as its new CEO, effective 30 April 2025. He succeeds Iris Hilb, who led the group since January 2023 and is... more
Modal shift under growing pressure
The Chiasso-based intermodal operator Hupac has reported stable results for 2024, despite severe disruptions on key European rail corridors. The company transported around 949,000 road consignments, a 2.6% decline overall year-on-year, but nearly maintained volumes in... more
Global GSA Group appoints Aytekin Saray as CEO
The Global GSA Group has appointed Aytekin Saray as CEO, marking a strategic step in its 30th anniversary year. Saray began his airfreight career in 1996 and joined the group in 2000. He has since held key roles, including CCO and managing director for Central Europe, and... more
DKV expands Irish EV network
DKV Mobility has reported it has partnered with Irish charge point operator EasyGo, adding over 1,150 charging points to its roaming network. About one third are DC fast chargers. The integration aims to ensure charging coverage across Ireland, including in rural areas.... more