Long semitrailers 10% more efficient 
After the sale of 100 units, Schwarzmueller is conducting a first review of the success of the long semitrailer that was introduced to the German market on a trial basis in 2019. The Austrian premium manufacturer produces this type of vehicle primarily for the automotive and... mehr
Ausgleich und Anreiz 
Der Hafen Le Havre wirbt mit Verve um seine Kunden – auch für die Zukunft. mehr
China wieder angebunden
Der Schienengüterverkehr zwischen China und Westeuropa kommt zurück. So berichtet z.B. Davies Turner, dass sein wöchentlicher direkter Importservice per Bahn von China nach Grossbritannien seit Mitte März wieder aufgenommen wurde. Tony Cole, Leiter Supply Chain Services,... mehr
TIR boosts India-Iran-Afghanistan intermodal trade
The first intermodal transport, using TIR from India via Chabahar port in Iran, was completed last week. Carrying factory line components, the operation took seven days in total - five by sea and two by road from Chabahar port in Iran to the final destination in Afghanistan. In... mehr
ONE deploys unit for AUE
The Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) is upgrading its participation on the Australia East Asia Service (AUE), also known as North East Asia – Australia Express (NEAX) service. Starting from April 2020, ONE will be operating a vessel on the AUE service, which is... mehr
Active logistics relies on JITpay
As the first provider of transport management systems, active logistics has now integrated the accounting module developed by JITpay digital into its systems. This tool simplifies and speeds up so-called factoring between senders and forwarders and between senders and transport... mehr
Retiring after 35 years at Daimler
After serving the Daimler group in many different positions for 35 years, Stefan Buchner, member of the board of Daimler Truck and head of Mercedes-Benz Lkw, will retire on 30 September 2020. Since January 2013 he has been head of Mercedes-Benz Lkw worldwide. "In the sixth... mehr
Full steam ahead for Turkish Cargo's growing fleet
Turkish Cargo is increasing its capacities in order to avoid delays. Despite the fact that the cargo capacity on board the PAX aircraft is significantly narrowed down due to global travel restrictions and the decrease in customer demand, the carrier now plans to utilise from all... mehr
3,250 trains go green
CFL cargo Deutschland has introduced 100% renewable, clean electricity for all of its trains, thus enabling the environmentally friendly operation of up to 3,250 block trains that circulate in Germany each year. By purchasing certified green electricity, supplied by... mehr
Ports keep up services
The major ports worldwide are up and running in order to keep supply chains up. With Chinese ports returning to normal, US American ports being exempted from public bans, the notices of European ports spreading the news keep flowing in. Pars pro toto, just like Antwerp,... mehr