One more pharmaceutical warehouse in Poland 
Maersk is pushing its logistics activities on land. The group’s second dedicated pharmaceutical warehouse in central Poland is now operational. The project was launched in late 2020 to create a second pharmaceutical warehouse as part of its existing warehousing and distribution... mehr
Crowley picks Massimo Messina
Crowley Maritime Corporation has appointed Massimo Messina as vice president, mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In his professional career spanning more than 25 years, Messina has helped to build investment banking practices for firms like PwC, Grant Thornton and Duff &... mehr
Port of Barcelona chooses Luis Puzo
The Port of Barcelona has appointed Luis Puzo as a new representative in Aragon, Navarra and La Rioja (Spain). Puzo will reinforce the port's presence in these regions, offering importers, exporters and operators sustainable and competitive logistics solutions. Puzo has PDD... mehr
Green light for CST
In Switzerland, both chambers of parliament have approved the federal law on underground goods transport (UGüTG), which will can enter into force shortly. This federal law gives Cargo sous terrain (CST) the legal basis to realise the project within a secure framework. CST... mehr
Slovenian railway rebranded
Primol-Rail has been renamed to PKP Cargo International. The purpose of the rebranding, with the name, logo and corporate colours of its parent company, is to reinforce the firm's international presence and its connection to the PKP Cargo group. With nearly 70 years of... mehr
HHLA places Chinese on board
In Hamburg, carrier Cosco Shipping Ports (CSPL) has acquired a 35% minority stake in the container terminal Tollerort (CTT). The seller is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA). CSPL is a Hong Kong-listed terminal operator and part of Cosco Shipping Group. Financial details... mehr
60 years euro pallet and 30 years Epal
The European Pallet Association (Epal) is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2021 and the 60th birthday of the euro pallet at the same time. With almost 400 licensees, Epal Germany is Epal's largest national committee and represents the trademark right holder in Germany by... mehr
EUR 33 million freight terminal at Bologna airport
DHL Express Italy has inaugurated a new gateway at Bologna airport. Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony were regional and municipal councillors for mobility as well as Romano Prodi (2nd from right), former prime minister and president of the European commission.... mehr
Kuenz: new basis for Asia-Pacific expansion
The agreement has been inked: Melbourne-headquartered Port X Group will exclusively represent Austria-based Kuenz container handling cranes in Australia and New Zealand. A new office will be opened in Singapore to support its Asia-Pacific operations. Managing director David... mehr
Rail has highest market share in 25 years
In Switzerland, the opening of the Ceneri base tunnel and the 4 m corridor in H1/2021 enabled the railways to expand their position in transalpine freight traffic. Rail now accounts for a share of 74.4%. This is the highest value in 25 years. The number of truck journeys... mehr