Sophie von der Wiede to join Scannell Properties 
Scannell Properties, an American specialist for the development of logistics real estate, has hired architect Sophie von der Wiede as development manager. After more than three and a half years at Segro, where she worked as project manager in Düsseldorf (Germany), she will... more
Lagos welcomes Hapag-Lloyd
As the largest economy and one of the most populous countries in Africa, Nigeria plays a crucial role in the container liner’s growth strategy on the continent. Hapag-Lloyd has now opened its new office in Lagos, one of the most important port cities in Africa. Vishal... more
Antwerp as a multimodal freight village
The Belgian chemical industry federation Essenscia and railfreight operator Lineas recently presented the findings of their less-than-wagon-load research project to promote the shift of cargo to the railways.The study looked at developing the Antwerp main hub into a true... more
Colombian businesses bloom again
Latam Cargo Group has increased its frequencies from Colombia to the USA in order to satisfy its clients’ needs in that market, going from 14 to 17 weekly freighter frequencies from Bogota to Miami. This destination is also reached through the five weekly frequencies... more
Andy Baldy assumes new role at Clark
Andy Baldy has been appointed parts manager at Clark. Besides other duties, he will be responsible for sales, customer service and purchasing. He replaces Markus Jöckel, who will take on other duties in future. Baldy joined Clark as sales manager in 2010. In this position,... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Today, 17 September, is the international day of patent security. more
Technology upgrade at P&O Ferrymasters
P&O Ferrymasters, an affiliate of DP World, has launched a new track and trace service for its container customers. The service will allow customers to receive real time updates on the precise location of their goods as they are transported by rail, road and sea, designed to... more
Fretlink partnership with Project44
The French start-up Fretlink, a provider of services for the road haulage sector, has joined forces with Project44, a network that delivers supply chain visibility for shippers and logistics services providers.From now on, the partnership will enable Fretlink to expand its... more
Rail Baltica: Kaunas rail node progresses
The Lithuanian ministry of transport and communications, LTG Infra and the Spanish service provider Ardanuy have signed a contract for the preparation of engineering infrastructure development plans for the Kaunas railway node of the Rail Baltica project. The contract is... more
Birsterminal – Added mobility on the quays
Government measures to contain Covid-19 have not prevented many major projects from being completed. In April Birsterminal, one of the hubs on the Rhine where the river’s inland barge navigability ends, opened a new heavylift platform recently. Mobile cranes enable inland barges... more