Modalis to run Dunkirk terminal 
The port of Dunkirk has awarded the operation of its upcoming ferry-rail terminal to the Modalis group following a call for expressions of interest. The facility, set to open in March 2026, will enable combined rail-road transport of trailers and swap bodies, aiming to cut... more
Bound4Blue confirms major fuel savings on LDA ro-ro ship
The wind propulsion tech firm Bound4Blue has reported confirmed daily fuel savings of 1.7 t on the LDA ro-ro vessel 'Ville de Bordeaux', after installing three 'eSail' suction sails on the ship in 2024. A third-party assessment by Bureau Veritas Solutions covering twelve... more
Gebrüder Weiss joins CargoLine
CargoLine has announced a partnership with Gebrüder Weiss at its Aldingen location, with effect from 1 October 2025. The logistics provider will take over as the CargoLine franchisee for the region, replacing Swiss Post Cargo (formerly Hugger GmbH), which plans to phase out... more
Neovia appoints Retief as COO
Neovia Logistics has named Jacques Retief as its new chief operations officer (COO), tasking him with leading global operations and advancing the company’s customer satisfaction and continuous improvement strategies. Retief brings nearly two decades of 3PL experience from... more
Gruber / Berco extend partnership
Gruber Logistics and Berco have extended their logistics partnership for another three years. Operating from the Bologna Interporto, Gruber handles product consolidation and nationwide distribution of Berco’s systems. The collaboration, active since 2021, aims to support... more
Planning basis for CST confirmed
On 25 June 2025 the Swiss government approved the inclusion of underground freight transport in its national transport plan, clearing a key hurdle for the planned Cargo sous terrain system (CST). This planning instrument defines the corridor for the first section between... more
Modernising the ULD fleet for greener operations
Swiss WorldCargo has completed the rollover of more than 3,300 leased ULDs of types AKE and AKH, replacing them with lighter models that save up to 900 t of fuel and 2,770 t of CO₂ annually. In partnership with Jettainer the cargo division also introduced over 1,500 new PMC... more
Focusing on green pharma logistics
The forthcoming Ilmac 2025 trade fair in Basel will explore how pharma logistics can meet both sustainability targets and strict regulatory requirements. New EU sustainability directives aim for net-zero CO₂ emissions, prompting the sector to reduce transport distances and... more
Infrastructure budget approved
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved massive investments in the country's transport infrastructure. According to transport minister Patrick Schnieder, EUR 166 billion has been earmarked for 2025-2029, an increase of more than 60% compared to the previous five years. The... more
Cheshire-based S. Cooper & Sons turns 100
The Cheshire-based English haulier S. Cooper & Sons has marked its 100th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration in Winsford, commemorate a century of services in the UK. The business, founded in 1925 by Samuel Cooper, began with coal and milk deliveries by canal and the... more