Zero waste world 
Chep has bolstered the initiative for a waste-free supply chain by creating the new position of senior director zero waste world (ZWW) and customer innovation & solutions in Europe. Katrin Zeiler, who recently worked for DHL and who joined Chep in April 2020, will take over... more
Shortsea fleet enhanced
At the end of October the coaster "Amadeus Titanium" will set sail for its maiden voyage from Moerdijk in the Netherlands. Effective immediately, the liquid coaster will strengthen the HGK Shipping Group's shortsea fleet. The "Amadeus Titanium" will be... more
Delta partners with Dokasch
To support safe, reliable and efficient transportation of pharmaceutical products, Delta Cargo has approved the Dokasch "Opticooler" RAP container for use on its aircraft as part of its cold chain pharma programme for the transportation of vaccines. This... more
Logista remains robust
In its financial year 2020, the international wholesale company Logista recorded an adjusted operating profit of EUR 257 million, a slight decrease of 1.9% compared to 2019. Sales registered a slight increase of 0.7%, standing at EUR 1.2 billion due to the improvements... more
Order placed for 100 timber flat cars
Russia’s largest manufacturer of freight cars UWC will supply 100 new generation flat cars (60 feet) to Kronospan. The global manufacturer of wood-based panels will use the new equipment for the transportation of timber freight. The rolling stock is expected to be shipped to the... more
Patriot Rail & Ports appoints Roquita C. Williams
With more than 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, Roquita C. Williams has joined Patriot Rail & Ports' commercial team as its assistant vice president in sales. She will be responsible for accelerating revenue by expanding the company's presence at its... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Norway became the first country in the world to phase out FM radio in 2017. The country switched from FM to digital radio (DAB) because it offers more channels, better audio quality and savings for broadcasters. more
Five locomotives delivered – despite corona
Although the coronavirus pandemic has closed some borders and significantly complicated the movement of goods and people, Czechian manufacturer CZ LOKO recently delivered five locomotives to Finland, Ukraine and Italy. Two EffiShunter 1600 locomotives will be operated by the... more
Contship Italia's intermodal targets till 2024
The Melzo/Milan-headquartered Contship Italia Group has published its new business plan targets. By the year 2024, Eurokai's Italian container terminal and intermodal branch plans to achieve more than 1.8 million teu new handling capacity, including gateway and transhipment... more
Berlin airport about to open - really!
Berlin's new airport (BER) will finally go into operation tomorrow, 31.10.2020, thus ending an odyssey that began in 1996. At the beginning, it was decided to extend the already existing Schönefeld (SXF) airport and then close down the Tegel (TXL) and Tempelhof (THF) locations... more