Increasing rail capacity on Ukraine/EU border 
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, uncertainty about the sea routes that traditionally carry most of Ukraine’s imports and exports has prompted improvements to rail, road, and river links with other countries. Now, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has... mehr
Nowaste Logistics: yet more space in Sweden
Property company Catena is starting to build three logistics facilities totalling around 75,000 sqm in Helsingborg, Sweden and has budgeted an investment of SEK 950 million (EUR 81.3 million) for the project. The entire space will be leased by Novaste Logistics. The two... mehr
LBX now calling Thessaloniki
Israel-based ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is starting a new service this month: Black Sea Express (LBX) will add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki (Greece) and will be operated exclusively by ZIM. The new rotation is Haifa - Alexandria - Constanta - Varna - Istanbul... mehr
Yvonne Manzi Makolo first women to chair Iata BOG
The International Air Transport Association reports that Rwandair CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo assumed her duties as chair of the Iata board of governors (BOG) for a one-year term, effective from the conclusion of the 79th Iata annual general meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 5 June.... mehr
EV Cargo investing in green fleet
In UK, the transport company has taken delivery of ten new Volvo FH with I-Save 6x2 tractors. With the new vehicles, EV Cargo is accelerating its carbon reduction aims without compromising on driving performance, Volvo said. The new trucks are powered by Euro 6-compliant... mehr
Bringing the birds back to Britain
British aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has been building a large number of its aircraft in Eastern Europe since the 1960s. It has now revealed plans to increase production rates and to repatriate aircraft production to its historic home on the Isle of Wight. With its... mehr
Waberer's receives 50 lightweight semi-trailers
Hungarian transport group Waberer's is putting 45 three-axle and five two-axle Berger trailers into operation. The vehicles represent an investment worth nearly EUR 2 million and will be deployed in both regional and international services. The current acquisition is another... mehr
Ten days paid fertility leave
European transport and logistics provider XPO is now offering ten days of additional paid leave for UK and Ireland colleagues while they or their partners undergo fertility treatment. This applies equally to anyone in any relationship. The policy is part of XPO’s commitment... mehr
Kuehne + Nagel: changes in management team
Kuehne + Nagel have announced two management changes in its Middle East and Africa region: Damian Raczynski (left) has been appointed national cluster manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman as of May 2023, while Bert Bloem (right) assumed his new role as national... mehr
Stena Line to relocate at Port of Gothenburg
Gothenburg Port Authority and Stena Line have signed a 25-year agreement to enable the shipping company to relocate its operations to Arendal, a part of Port of Gothenburg, Scandinavia’s largest port. The move “is a logical step that gives us synergies and strengthened... mehr