Southern link to Ports of Switzerland now open 
Schweizer Rheinhäfen (Port of Switzerland) has gained another rail link to complement its intermodal network. After seven years of planning, approval procedures and construction, the new southern link of the railway company Hafenbahn Schweiz is now operative. CHF 35 million... mehr
Hasler Transport widens its scope
Swiss transport company Hasler Transport from Weinfelden (canton Thurgau) has taken over Dünki Transport from Kloten (canton Zurich) with retroactive effect from 1 July 2020. The company’s former owner Beat Dünki is selling his shares to Hasler Transport and therefore ensuring... mehr
6,000 precast rings for Thamesport
The first train has arrived at Hutchison Ports London Thamesport with primary tunnel precast rings for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project in London, UK. The Thames Tideway ‘Super Sewer’ will upgrade London's current sewer network to cope with demands well into the 22nd century... mehr
Serving communities in remote Pacific Islands
The Pacific humanitarian air service of the world food programme (WFP) launched a flight from Brisbane, Australia, delivering 6.5 t of medical cargo and moving humanitarian personnel to support the Covid-19 response in Fiji, Kiribati and Nauru. Cargo included PPE as well as... mehr
Daniel Walsh to take the helm at Trac Intermodal
Trac Intermodal announced that, after a successful leadership, president and CEO Jennifer Polli will leave the company on 1 September. She will be replaced by Daniel Walsh, formerly president of the Last Mile business at XPO Logistics. Polli was promoted to Trac’s president... mehr
More connections for Koper hub
Austrian provider cargo-partner has expanded its LCL services portfolio via Koper by introducing additional connections from India, Thailand and Vietnam to Europe. The transport of LCL shipments via the port of Koper on the Mediterranean allows shorter delivery times for sea... mehr
Transpacific rates push MSC into action
In view of rising demand and high rates on the Transpacific, MSC is launching its new Santana service for the North American west coast. The service will start at the end of August in the port of Yantian, part of Shenzen, and will "remain in place until further... mehr
EUR 300 million more liquidity for Swissport
A group of senior secured creditors has committed to provide EUR 300 million of interim liquidity to support operations while the restructuring process is being completed. The agreement "in principle" on a comprehensive restructuring includes significant deleveraging... mehr
VGP plans business park in Romania
VGP, a Belgian developer, manager and owner of high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate, has announced plans for a new real estate development in the west of Romania. First deliveries in VGP Park Arad are scheduled as of 2021. The new plot secured by VGP... mehr
Savannah hub to connect to US class I railways
In the USA, Omnitrax is launching its rail-ready sites programme at Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub in coordination with the Effingham County industrial development authority. The American transport company is in the process of constructing an industrial switcher to connect... mehr