Moselle: lock closure disrupts supply chains 
The closure of the Moselle lock at the Müden barrage (Germany) after a ship collision has severely impacted the regional economy, particularly industries such as oil, food, and steel. Inland ports have called for prompt repairs and comprehensive updates from the waterway... mehr
First of 120 e-trucks delivered to Duvenbeck
The German automotive logistics specialist recently put the first Man e-truck into service. The ultra-low liner eTGX semitrailer tractor has been specially developed for the loading volume requirements of automotive logistics and is set to make Volkswagen’s plant logistics more... mehr
Tackling post-Brexit exports
Europa Worldwide is using its road haulage division to help UK businesses tackle the barriers around post-Brexit customs processes and regulations. To support SMEs and exporters facing these issues, Europa Road has launched its Europa Road shipping service, a delivery duty... mehr
Knorr-Bremse accelerates automation
Movu Robotics is enhancing Knorr-Bremse’s hub in Lisieux, France with shuttles and elevators by using automation to optimise its manufacturing operations. Knorr-Bremse has been producing braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles since 1905 and is now looking to ramp... mehr
Airport association elects new leadership
The general assembly of the German Airports Association (ADV) has elected Aletta von Massenbach as the new president of the association. She will be supported by two vice presidents, Lars Redeligx from Düsseldorf airport and Ludger van Bebber from Dortmund airport. Aletta... mehr
«Bergvölker» halten ihr Wort 
Brigl und Tisa verbessern die Transportlinie Italien–Schweiz. Seit September haben die beiden Familienunternehmen Brigl aus Bozen und Tisa aus Widnau ihr gemeinsames Angebot verbessert. Dazu äusserten sich Dr. Michaela Adami-Schrott und Domenico De Monte, CEO bzw. Head of HR &... mehr
Hinterland train to link Trieste and Milan region
SBB Cargo International has launched a new rail connection in Italy for Alpe Adria, a logistics specialist for coordinated road, rail and sea transport. The new service began with two round trips from Trieste to Sacconago/Busto Arsizio in the northern Milan region. By 2025, the... mehr
New carbon inset scheme at London Gateway
DP World has launched the world’s first container port “carbon inset programme” at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, starting 1 January 2025. The six-month trial offers importers 50 kg of independently certified carbon credits for every loaded container... mehr
FedEx expands Czech capacity
FedEx has doubled its capacity in Czechia with a new facility spanning 2,600 sqm of warehousing and office spaces. The hub in Plzeň additionally offers 23 docking bays for courier vans and eight docks for linehaul vehicles. Set to streamline operations, the site is equipped with... mehr
E-truck with trailers for general cargo network
DB Schenker is further expanding its e-fleet and has purchased 40 Volvo FM electric trucks for Germany. The all-electric 20 t trucks, which can also be fitted to pull trailers, are suitable for urban and regional deliveries. The new vehicles will be deployed throughout... mehr