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Frankenstein is the scientist’s name, not the monster’s. Mary Shelley’s novel ‘Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus’ (1818) tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates an unnamed creature. mehr
A milestone for ‘Cargo Sous Terrain’ in Switzerland 
A Swiss law on underground freight systems will come into force on 15 July 2022. The law creates the conditions for the approval of the privately-initiated Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) project. At the same time, the Swiss government amended two annexes to ordinances that are also... mehr
Third location for Fraikin Suisse
Fraikin Suisse, which specialises in vehicle rental, has just inaugurated its Geneva agency in Meyrin. Its network now consists of three agencies, one for German-speaking Switzerland in Hendschiken, canton of Aargau, and two in the French-speaking part in Echandens, canton of... mehr
Columbia Sportswear Company picks Francois Guillon
Columbia Sportswear Company, a specialist for active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, has appointed Francois Guillon as senior vice president, omni planning and fulfilment. Guillon brings leadership experience in planning and digital transformation of... mehr
Eurogate adds Fenyeslitke terminal to its network
Eurogate Rail Hungary (ERH) is incorporating the East-West Gate terminal (EWG) in Fenyeslitke in Hungary into its rail network. The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement to this effect. Under this agreement, ERH will offer connections to Fenyeslitke as a... mehr
Big investments in Canada’s rail infrastructure
For 2022, Canadian National Railways (CN) has announced various investments in technology, capacity, rolling stock units, decarbonisation initiatives and network improvements in order to power sustainable growth and safety. The carrier will invest CAD 390 million (EUR 286... mehr
Flexcold picks Martin Schultz
Mark Schultz has joined Flexcold as vice president of sales. His responsibilities will include accelerating Flexcold’s presence in Jacksonville, Florida and new geographies, developing new channels, and contributing to the company’s overall business strategies. Schultz... mehr
Declining volumes at world's biggest cargo hub
The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has released Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) traffic figures for May 2022. Cargo throughput and flight movements recorded 365,000 t and 10,440, respectively, representing decreases of 9.7% and 4.0% compared to the same month in... mehr
Caddie Express joins pallet network
Maidenhead (UK)-based logistics company Caddie Express has become the latest shareholder member in the Pall-Ex Group by joining the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks as it looks to expand its range of quality services. The haulier has been delivering specialist services for more... mehr
Further recovery in May
The Valencia Port Authority has released its results for May 2022. For the first time in recent months, there was a moderate rise in the number of full export containers (+0.55%) compared to May 2021, while import containers continued their upward trend and increased by 14.75%.... mehr