New logistics facility in Bremen 
Hansa-Flex, a global systems supplier for fluid technology, has inaugurated its new global corporate headquarters in Bremen. The hub includes a fully automated pallet high-bay warehouse, a centralised production site and new administration areas. The major project kicked off... more
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... more
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.... more
More and more bulk ferrous metal by rail
Metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward has opened a new rail-connected, metal processing facility at DB Cargo UK’s site at Barking in East London. It will facilitate the movement of bulk material from the south of England to the company's other hubs in the country... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
An American sociologist has discovered that people are more likely to die of natural causes between 25 December and 1 January than during the rest of the year. Why this is so has not yet been investigated. more
K Line's new seven sisters
The Japanese carrier K Line plans to run its next generation of eight 7,000 units class car carriers fuelled by LNG from its FY/2023 until FY/2025. The liner's first LNG-fuelled vessel is the “Century Highway Green”, which was delivered in March 2021. The car carriers will... more
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... more
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... more
Upturn for Xpediator
UK-based freight forwarder Xpediator has reported its interim results for H1/2021. Group revenue amounted to GBP 126.6 million (EUR 147.7 million), up 27.1% from GBP 99.6 million (EUR 116.2 million) i H1/2020. Adjusted profit before tax remained low at GBP 3.6 million (EUR 4.2... more
CMA CGM: cross-Channel plans
Marseilles (France)-based CMA CGM Group is investing EUR 25 million in Brittany Ferries. This includes EUR 10 million in quasi-equity. The French shipping group will use available cargo space on board of Brittany Ferries’ services to UK, Ireland and the Iberian Peninsula and... more