US short-line railroad modernises its track
The Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway (NKCR), a short-line railway managed by Omnitrax, has received a USD 4.5 million grant from the US department of transportation. The grant will fund the renovation of more than 160 km of track in western Nebraska and eastern Colorado.... mehr
World trade on the rise
The container throughput index of the German RWI – Leibniz institute for economic research and the institute of shipping economics and logistics (ISL) showed a robust improvement in September, rising from (corrected) 116.5 to 119.7 points. The uptick was felt in Chinese... mehr
Zero waste world
Chep has bolstered the initiative for a waste-free supply chain by creating the new position of senior director zero waste world (ZWW) and customer innovation & solutions in Europe. Katrin Zeiler, who recently worked for DHL and who joined Chep in April 2020, will take over... mehr
Shortsea fleet enhanced
At the end of October the coaster "Amadeus Titanium" will set sail for its maiden voyage from Moerdijk in the Netherlands. Effective immediately, the liquid coaster will strengthen the HGK Shipping Group's shortsea fleet. The "Amadeus Titanium" will be... mehr
Delta partners with Dokasch
To support safe, reliable and efficient transportation of pharmaceutical products, Delta Cargo has approved the Dokasch "Opticooler" RAP container for use on its aircraft as part of its cold chain pharma programme for the transportation of vaccines. This... mehr
Logista remains robust
In its financial year 2020, the international wholesale company Logista recorded an adjusted operating profit of EUR 257 million, a slight decrease of 1.9% compared to 2019. Sales registered a slight increase of 0.7%, standing at EUR 1.2 billion due to the improvements... mehr
Order placed for 100 timber flat cars
Russia’s largest manufacturer of freight cars UWC will supply 100 new generation flat cars (60 feet) to Kronospan. The global manufacturer of wood-based panels will use the new equipment for the transportation of timber freight. The rolling stock is expected to be shipped to the... mehr
Patriot Rail & Ports appoints Roquita C. Williams
With more than 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, Roquita C. Williams has joined Patriot Rail & Ports' commercial team as its assistant vice president in sales. She will be responsible for accelerating revenue by expanding the company's presence at its... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day"
Norway became the first country in the world to phase out FM radio in 2017. The country switched from FM to digital radio (DAB) because it offers more channels, better audio quality and savings for broadcasters. mehr
Five locomotives delivered – despite corona
Although the coronavirus pandemic has closed some borders and significantly complicated the movement of goods and people, Czechian manufacturer CZ LOKO recently delivered five locomotives to Finland, Ukraine and Italy. Two EffiShunter 1600 locomotives will be operated by the... mehr