New tool helps plan intermodal transports 
In Germany, Bremen’s port railway has introduced the electronic application “railway.tools” supplied by DB Netz. The software helps transport logistics companies and freight forwarders to plan their intermodal transport projects combining road haulage and railfreight. The... more
Eurodis: Jens Reibold takes the lead
This month Jens Reibold has taken over the leading role as managing director of Eurodis. The company with its head office in Weinheim (Germany) steers the international transport network for parcels and pallets in 36 European countries. Reibold succeeds Christian Knoblich, who... more
Cathay Investments acquires Rhys Davies Logistics
Cathay Investments is purchasing Rhys Davies & Sons Limited (RDL), a logistics transport and warehousing business, its second acquisition this year following the recent addition of Warehouse One Distribution Limited in September. Ben Chaing, CEO of Cathay commented “We... more
"The Big Twin" conversion programme launched
Gecas and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the launch of the Boeing 777-300ERSF and the establishment of a passenger to freighter conversion programme. Dubbed "The Big Twin" - denoting its status as the largest ever twin-engined freighter, offering 25%... more
Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen
As from Q4/2019, Prologis will begin developing a logistics facility in Bremen (Germany. The building will be constructed on a speculative basis and cover around 17,000 sqm. Completion is planned for the third quarter of 2020. Prologis purchased the 31,500 sqm plot in... more
New network member boosts London capacity
Palletforce has secured further capacity and services in London after recruiting one of the capital’s longest-serving distribution companies to its UK-wide network. Acclaim Pallet Express (APEX) has joined the network in a move which allows Palletforce to continue to invest in... more
Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling
Iberia Airlines, a Spanish member of IAG, has been fined over GBP 142,000 (EUR 158,000) for failing to adhere to strict guidelines that govern the welfare of animals during flights – making it the largest fine for such offences in the UK. The City of London Corporation's... more
Boluda enhances several services
The Boluda Lines shipping company has announced the launch of two new regular services from the Canary Islands (Spain): a direct line with the port of Villagarcía and another with Leixoes, Portugal. Likewise, the shipping company will put more emphasis on the line between Las... more
New connection between Norway and Italy
In cooperation with Kombiverkehr, the Norwegian Color Line has introduced a weekly direct railfreight link between the Norwegenkai in Kiel (Germany) and Verona in Italy. The train leaves Verona on the Thursday and arrives in Kiel on the Saturday. At the Norwegenkai there is... more
Operail starts freight transport in Finland
The Estonian rail freight carrier Operail has launched a subsidiary in Finland and is investing EUR 50 million to begin freight services on Finnish railways. The expansion in Finland is part of the company’s long-term strategy. According to Operail, it is vital for the... more