Swedish intermodal service launched
The new train in Sweden connects Gothenburg, Eskilstuna and Umea. TX Logistik (part of Mercitalia) will operate the new route with two round trips per week and 32 loading units per train. In addition to all types of cranable trailers, non-cranable semi-trailers can also be... mehr
Waberer's works to record revenue
Hungary-based Waberer’s Group looks back on Q1/2024 as one of its most successful quarters to date. The logistics provider achieved a revenue of EUR 196.7 million, one of its highest quarterly revenue figures so far. The group’s growth, achieved despite macroeconomic... mehr
Five new MDs for holding company
The Kukla Group is restructuring its leadership team and has appointed five new managing directors to the holding company, effective 22 May 2024, thus adding two new positions in the IT and HR/legal departments. The company intends to continue to grow within the new structure.... mehr
One million in a single month
Champ Cargosystems saw its security filing tool, Traxon global security (TGS), hit a record-breaking 1 million declarations per month. This milestone celebrates a new high for the platform and signals an increased demand of security requirements by governments globally.... mehr
25 new trucks will cut CO2 by 79%
The Northern Ireland-based refrigerated haulage business McCulla has secured GBP 3.1 million (EUR million) in funds from Lombard, a vehicle finance company, for the addition of 25 new trucks to its fleet. The investment includes eleven vehicles powered by biogas, contributing to... mehr
DHL enhances Leipzig location
Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is building a new 34,000 sqm logistics hub Leipzig/Halle, Germany and thus expanding its existing site which it has been operating for an electronics manufacturer. The campus at Leipzig/Halle will now feature 55,000 pallet spaces,... mehr
AGS Airports picks COO
AGS Airports, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports, has appointed Ronald Leitch as chief operating officer. He brings with him many years of experience and expertise in the aviation industry having held several senior leadership roles at both... mehr
A takeover in furniture logistics
Looking to expand its furniture logistics portfolio, Reber Logistik has acquired the Saarbrücken (Germany)-based freight forwarder Spedition Werner Roth and thus gained access to a range of transport equipment and infrastructure in the region. With this deal, Reber Logistik... mehr
Geld aus Bern für Domodossola
Schweiz unterstützt Bau einer Umschlagsanlage für den kombinierten Verkehr. Im Einklang mit den Verlagerungszielen, die der Bund für den transalpinen Güterverkehr verfolgt (vgl. ITJ 17-18/2024, S. 19), beteiligt sich das Bundesamt für Verkehr (BAV) mit 38,8 Mio. CHF am Bau einer... mehr
Asiaten auf Kurs, Tanger in Top 20
Containerhäfen 2023. Letztes Jahr haben die 20 grössten Containerhäfen der Welt 387,5 Mio. TEU umgeschlagen. Das waren 1,24% mehr als 2022. Dieses Wachstum ist, so die Analysten von Upply, klar den asiatischen Häfen zu verdanken, die 15 der 20 grössten Standorte stellen – noch... mehr