Speeding up spare parts deliveries 
With its newest spare parts delivery solution, which reduces lead times by up to 24 hours, Carousel Logistics is looking to optimise its UK/Ireland operations for commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus. The logistics provider took its customer’s unique needs... mehr
Closing the gap on green shipping
In a new report, Wärtsilä suggests that sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels by 2035 with the help of policies such as carbon taxes and emissions limits. The EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) and fuel EU maritime initiative (Feum) are expected to... mehr
Bauen für die nächsten 20 Jahre 
Unverzichtbares Bindeglied zwischen Seine und Hafen Le Havre. Mit der offiziellen Einweihung der modernisierten Schleusen von Tancarville fand Ende Februar ein mehrjähriges Bauvorhaben seinen Abschluss. Insgesamt 15 Mio. EUR wurden in drei Phasen seit 2016 investiert, damit... mehr
Swiss train drivers operate locos from afar
In partnership with Alstom, the Swiss railway company SBB was one of the first railway companies in Europe to trial remote-controlled locomotives in a marshalling yard during ongoing operations. To this end, 24 train drivers operated a locomotive located in Zurich-Mülligen from... mehr
IAG Cargo: BCN-MIA in ten days
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a new service between Barcelona and Miami. The route will run to Miami International Airport three times a week from 31 March 2024, increasing to four services from June to September.... mehr
Uber Freight ups the ante
Uber Freight has exceeded USD 18 billion in worldwide freight under management services, with major growth in its European operations. Its success on the continent is largely based on its innovative technology and 4PL network, the logistics provider said. Among Uber... mehr
DFDS doubles its e-truck fleet
The Danish logistics company has ordered about 100 electric trucks from Volvo, which will almost double its Volvo electric fleet to 225 trucks in total. It is the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe, Volvo said. The updated and more efficient models -... mehr
Germany's roadmap for port development
Germany's federal government has approved its national port strategy, a comprehensive plan to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the country's ports. The aim is to address challenges such as climate and energy transformation, geopolitical tensions, the Covid-19... mehr
Changing of the guard at Leschaco
As the global logistics provider Lechaco Group announced last year, Oliver Oestreich, chief operating officer and member of the management board, is retiring in April 2024. He has been with the Leschaco Group for over 21 years and has made a significant contribution to the... mehr
Liege airport: a great start to 2024
The first two months of 2024 confirm the robustness of Liege airport's business model, with an increase in the number of flights (+15%) and tonnage (+13%) compared to the same period of 2023. Freight traffic rose by 13%, in a highly competitive market where some ten airports are... mehr