Solar energy for intermodal terminal in Birrfeld 
Bertschi, a specialist for intermodal chemical logistics, is investing in solar energy for its hub in Birrfeld, Switzerland, where the group operates a central rail terminal for container handling between road and rail. The site is also home to a multi-story office building, a... mehr
Latvian carrier expands to Estonia
LDZ Cargo has received the European safety certificate to carry out transport services in Estonia. The Latvian carrier has also signed an agreement on the use of infrastructure with Estonian railway company Eesti Raudtee. The first cargo transport on Estonian territory was... mehr
Flatbed operator adds zero-emissions equipment
USA-based PGT Trucking has purchased its first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-truck. With the new vehicle, the forwarder becomes the first flatbed trucking company to actively expand its fleet with zero-emissions equipment. PGT will immediately utilise the Nikola... mehr
TKN now operated by Swiss intermodal specialist
Hupac has acquired the operations of the German terminal Köln Nord (TKN) from HGK Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln. The take-over is the result of a tender initiated by HGK, in which Hupac was awarded the contract. The Hupac Group operates numerous terminals in Europe, either under... mehr
Joining forces to strengthen trimodal services
Luxemburg-based multimodal operator CFL has acquired a stake in the Luxport Group to diversify its freight activities, such as river transport or bulk product logistics. This structural cooperation aims to promote synergies between the freight services offered by the two... mehr
Expanding operation to 32 railroads in USA
Patriot Rail has completed the acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad (DSRR). The short line railroad operates 65 km of track in Louisiana along its two lines. It serves two port facilities – Lake Providence Port and Madison Parish Port – located on the Mississippi River.... mehr
New vehicle for learner drivers
The Swiss truck driving school Reto Derungs has been using Renault trucks for its training courses in Domat/Ems for almost eight years. It recently put a new training vehicle from the French truck manufacturer into operation. The T460 is equipped for learner drivers and... mehr
Mittlerer Korridor – aus der Nähe 
Im Gespräch mit Nikolaus Kohler, bei Militzer & Münch Regionalmanager für Mittelost und Zentralasien. Der Mittlere Korridor ist in aller Munde. Allerdings reissen die Schwierigkeiten auf den Strecken nicht ab, da die Verkehrswege nicht durchweg ausgebaut und Sanktionen gegenüber... mehr
Beobachten und handeln
Im Gespräch mit Manuel Scortegagna von Scortrans. Für den 1989 in Vicenza gegründeten Logistikdienstleister Scortrans steht der Mensch im Mittelpunkt. Das macht der geschäftsführende Direktor im ITJ-Gespräch deutlich. mehr
Besonderes zum Jubiläum
Sondercontainer von Innofreight rollen auch in der Westschweiz. Das Jahr 2022 stand beim österreichischen Unternehmen Innofreight ganz im Zeichen des 20-Jahre-Jubiläums, und Geschäftsführer Peter Wanek-Pusset zieht gegenüber dem ITJ eine positive Bilanz: «Die internationale... mehr