400 new locomotives 
The German railfreight company DB Cargo intends to acquire new two power locomotives to be used for regular traffic and in shunting yards. The engines may be powered electrically and with diesel. Manufacturer Siemens won a framework contract for up to 400 vehicles, Vectron... mehr
Bolloré brings highly critical shipment to Mumbai
One of the first few private organisations to be approved by the Indian council of medical research for Covid-19 testing contracted the Bolloré Logistics team in India to ship a consignment of Cryoprecipitate, a frozen blood product prepared from blood plasma, with temperature... mehr
Growth and more opportunities for business
Chinese Sinotrans and the logistics arm of China Merchants Group (CMG) have introduced their first own rail link between Shenzhen in China and Duisburg in Germany. The train passes through traditional route points along the New Silk Road, including Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus... mehr
DSV’s new Oslo facility features robotic storage
DSV Road and Solutions have moved gradually from three other sites around Oslo (Norway) to the new Vestby facility which is now operational. The new location just south of Oslo comprises a terminal of 12,000 sqm, a 32,000 sqm warehouse including a 7,000 sqm mezzanine, and 4,700... mehr
Chief executive Michael Chambers to take the helm at Gist
Logistics business Gist has appointed Michael Chambers as its new chief executive. Chambers is an experienced leader who has held key operational and business roles during his 25-year career with the company. He started out at Gist as an operations manager at the Barnsley... mehr
New PCTC operational
The Naples (Italy)-headquartered Grimaldi Group has enlarged its fleet by adding the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) "Grande New Jersey". On 4 September, the group took delivery of the fourth of a series of seven sister ships ordered from the Chinese... mehr
Five trucks to keep London clean
As a specialist in waste management, London Energy is on the move in the tight streets of the British capital. Here it is especially important to complete the task as well and safely as possible. London Energy has thus added five Mercedes-Benz Arocs of the latest generation to... mehr
Imperial expands warehouse in Werne
Just months after opening its latest multi-user warehouse, located in Werne, Germany, rapidly-growing business has led Imperial to expand the facility’s capacity by 30%, with the leasing of a further adjacent unit. The additional space brings the total under-cover storage area... mehr
Gerard Ryan returns to Crane Worldwide Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics has announced that Gerard Ryan will be returning to the company as president, global commercial. Formerly, Ryan played a key role in the creation and development of Crane Worldwide in the EMEA region. Focusing on client development and new client... mehr
A port basin in Bremenports refurbished
A key milestone in the development of the port: After about three years of construction the new Westkaje in the "Kaiserhafen III" harbour in Bremerhaven (Germany) is complete. With the dismantling of the old quays the port basin has now become 9 m wider. The... mehr