Frikus: only biofuel from now on 
The Styrian transport and logistics company is now refuelling its vehicles in Austria exclusively with HVO100 diesel. The introduction of biodiesel in the Frikus Liquids fleet is a further step for it to minimise its ecological footprint, the freight forwarder said. The... mehr
Some relief on north-south axis
Following the derailment of a goods train a year ago, the Swiss Gotthard Tunnel has been fully operational for rail traffic since yesterday, Monday, 2 September. The Rhine Valley railway in Germany has now also been reopened after three weeks of construction work. On the... mehr
Extended loop allows two-way railfreight traffic
Railfreight capacity on the Yelta Line has received a boost with the extension of the loop at Emu along the Yelta Line in Victoria, Australia. The extra 500 m of track make the loop located between Dunolly and St Arnaud long enough to allow two opposing 1,200 m freight... mehr
Supplying snacks in Singapore
Geodis will be working with Mondelez International for another three years, providing warehousing and distribution for the snacking company’s operations in Singapore. Home to brands such as Cadbury and Oreo, Mondelez has steadily strengthened its position Southeast Asia.... mehr
Looking for “unconventional incendiary devices”
German security authorities are warning of ‘unconventional incendiary devices’ sent by unknown persons via freight service providers. They have ‘knowledge of several parcel shipments that were posted by private individuals at locations in Europe and caught fire on their way... mehr
A vice president for Asia-Pacific
Effective 1 October 2024, Elodie Berthonneau will take over the position of vice president Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore. Here she will lead the sales and handling department in one of the most important markets for Lufthansa Cargo, which includes the regions... mehr
Dover-Calais partnership to cut freight times
P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries have officially launched their ‘turn-up and go’ space charter agreement on the Dover-Calais route, after successful trials this summer. This new partnership makes freight handling more efficient by ensuring ships that are fully loaded at peak... mehr
UK/China: Mission accomplished
Together with an international freight forwarder, the Chapman Freeborn team recently completed another challenging transport project for the energy industry. The cargo consisted of several oversized pieces, weighing 61 t in total. The team rose to the challenge of finding a... mehr
Event transporter saves costs and carbon
Event Ground Support (EGS) typically delivers technical equipment to concerts, festivals and other entertainment locations. The UK-based event transport specialist in UK operates a mixed fleet of vehicles from small vans to 15 m trailers. It has now added a mega city dry... mehr
Cosco launches new generation of green vessels
Cosco Shipping has contracted to build twelve 14,000 teu dual-fuel methanol container vessels as part of its commitment to green and low-carbon development. These advanced vessels, featuring cutting-edge design and technology, will significantly reduce greenhouse gas... mehr