Call to integrate inland navigation 
Alternatives on the water are important solutions for Universal Transport, an oversized and heavylift specialist that is a part of Gruber Logistics. In the face of a tense situation in the heavylift industry the company has called on politicians and shippers to work together to... mehr
Risks of the European emissions trading systems
Interferry, the International Association of Ferry and Passenger Ship Operators, has warned that the inclusion of maritime transport in the European emissions trading system (EU ETS) is going to result in a significant increase in transport costs. The change could lead to some... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
There’s a name for the fear of other people’s opinions – allodoxaphobia. mehr
New manager appointed for Argentina and Uruguay
Bolloré Logistics has named Charles Lams as its managing director for Argentina and Uruguay, where he’ll be in charge of the company’s strategy in the two countries, and adapting its services to the needs of the local market. He’ll be based in Buenos Aires (Argentina) and will... mehr
Iata – cargo volumes to stay above pre-covid levels
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) expects that next year, airlines will collectively post a small net profit of USD 4.7 billion – a 0.6% net profit margin. This would be the first profit since 2019, when industry net profits were USD 26.4 billion (3.1% net... mehr
New system starts in Duisburg
DSV has started rolling out its new Autostore storage technology in Duisburg (Germany). The automatic storage and retrieval system from the manufacturer Autostore and system partner Element Logic has been arranging the goods in plastic containers stacked on top of each other and... mehr
More trains to serve Stockholm Norvik port
The train service operator TX Logistik is set to introduce a new train service in Sweden in January 2023, with five departures a week between Stockholm Norvik Port and the Eskilstuna Intermodal Terminal. Furthermore, the Nordic railway company Cargonet will add services from the... mehr
New chairman at the North Sea
Olaf Lies, Lower Saxony’s minister of economic affairs, transport, building work and digitalisation, has been elected as the new chairman of the supervisory board of Niedersachsen Ports (Germany). Lies said that “our ports play a decisive role in facing the current crises.... mehr
2,000 e-vans for last-mile deliveries
Ford Pro and the Deutsche Post DHL Group recently signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the deployment of electrified vans used for logistics operations worldwide. Underscoring the planned collaboration, Ford Pro will equip the Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than... mehr
Changes at Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has appointed two new senior managers. Vivian Cheung, currently the executive director of airport operations, will be the new COO, and Steven Yiu, currently the deputy director of airport operations, will become her successor. The appointments... mehr