Sale and lease-back for MKB 
Northrail has concluded a sale and lease-back agreement with Mindener Kreisbahnen (MKB) for two 'Vectron dual mode' locomotives. The contract, effective from 1 August, provides MKB continued access to traction units while aiming to enhance financial flexibility. Northrail CEO... more
Liège airport rolls out 'LGG Tracking'
Liège airport (LGG), ranked fifth in Europe and Belgium’s leading cargo hub, has launched 'LGG Tracking' as part of its wider 'Cargoland' digitalisation programme. Developed with technology provider NSI, the platform provides a single source of truth for... more
TMW upgrades HQ
I+R Industrie- & Gewerbebau is building new headquarters for TMW Logistics in St Margrethen (Switzerland), replacing its rental property with a new facility. The logistics provider, founded nearly 45 years ago, offers forwarding, warehousing... more
Iumi targets sexual misconduct
At the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) in Singapore, delegates were told that marine insurers must play an active role in eradicating sexual misconduct. Charles Fernandez, chair of the Iumi legal and liability committee, said the sector... more
Open Logistics Foundation names CCO
The Open Logistics Foundation has appointed Carina Tüllmann as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 September. She joins the leadership team with CEO Andreas Nettsträter and CFO Thorsten Hülsmann. Tüllmann, previously COO and part of the foundation since its inception,... more
Gothenburg gains second Asia link
The port of Gothenburg now has two direct container services to Asia, following the Gemini Alliance’s decision to extend its Asia–Europe loop to Sweden. On 4 September, the 18,270 teu 'Morten Maersk' (pictured) was the first vessel to call under the new arrangement, adding to... more
GLP signs four leases in France
GLP has reported it has secured four new leases in its logistics parks in France, representing nearly 50,000 sqm of warehousing space. At 'GLP Park Ablaincourt', JD Logistics has taken 12,000 sqm, joining another major client at the 101,000 sqm facility, which is Breeam 'Very... more
ELP delivers 100th locomotive
European Loc Pool (ELP) has marked the entry into service of its 100th locomotive, with the handover of an 'Eurodual 272-4' to Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) on 3 September. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of ELP’s hybrid locomotive fleet, designed to meet... more
Mol renews UK partnership
Mol (Europe Africa) has renewed its corporate partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), a collaboration first established in August 2024. The company, part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is the first Japanese shipping group to conclude such an agreement, aimed at strengthening... more
Siemens Energy joins 'CTPark Mülheim'
CTP has secured Siemens Energy as a tenant at its EUR 250 million 'CTPark Mülheim' project. According to the company the energy technology group will lease around 20,000 sqm, including 17,400 sqm of warehouse space, 2,450 sqm for offices, technical and social use, plus 2,500... more