Boosting the development of Europe's railways 
Europe’s railway research and innovation specialists are showing a strong interest in deepening their collaboration, as the 2019 Shift2Rail call for proposals prompts requests for R&I funding worth EUR 76.8 million. Following its 2019 call, the Shift2Rail joint... mehr
ANA to cooperate with Virgin Orbit
The small satellite launch company Virgin Orbit has signed an agreement with ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), to bring the company’s "LauncherOne" service to Japan. Virgin Orbit’s system, which uses a B747 widebody jet as a "flying... mehr
Two new faces on the board at Port Trois-Rivières
The Trois-Rivières port authority has appointed Marie-Josée Gervais and Guylaine Laporte as members of its board of directors for a mandate of three years. Gervais, a former high-level triathlete and professional cyclist, is known for her involvement with various organisations,... mehr
BLS appoints head of rail production
The board of directors of BLS has appointed Thomas Stupp as the new head of rail production. Stupp succeeds Peter Fankhauser, who has left BLS after thirteen years of service. Stupp joined BLS in 2008 as head of railway operations, where he was responsible for the running of... mehr
Green light for Panattoni Park Frankfurt Süd
The project developer Panattoni Europe will build the Logistics Park Frankfurt Süd (Germany) as an offer to prospective lessees. On a total rentable area of about 20,500 sqm the company will erect about 18,500 sqm of logistics space, around 770 sqm of office premises and... mehr
Fourteen new trucks to operate across the UK
Keltbray Group has taken delivery of fourteen new Volvo FMX rigids. Three Volvo FH tractor units and one FH16 four-axle heavy haulage tractor unit will soon follow this group. The entire FMX fleet is l powered by Volvo D11K engines with a maximum power output of 410hp.... mehr
RBH service to connect south China, Thailand and Vietnam
ALP, the CMA CGM affiliate, will launch the Bangkok-Haiphong (RBH) service that will provide weekly connectivity between South China, Thailand and Vietnam. An express service from South China to Thailand, the RBH service will provide an alternative sailing option from Shekou... mehr
Christian Salcher manages cargo-partner's office in Tyrol
Christian Salcher has assumed his new responsibilities as area manager West Austria at cargo-partner. Since his father also worked in the freight forwarding business, Salcher learnt the basics of the trade at first hand. Before joining cargo-partner, the freight forwarding... mehr
Learning how to avoid truck congestion at Heathrow
CCS-UK User Group – the not-for-profit body which represents users of the UK’s air cargo community data system – is hosting a series of seminars to showcase its solution for streamlining collections and deliveries of airfreight at Heathrow’s cargo terminal. The first seminars... mehr
New superhub in Eindhoven
UPS has officially opened a new automated package sorting and delivery facility in Eindhoven (the Netherlands), which facilitates cross-border trade while enhancing package delivery services for small and large businesses. The 27,000 sqm superhub – approximately five... mehr