Navigare necesse est 
The German maritime industry is complaining about intensifying international competition – probably rightly so. In fact, Rotterdam and Antwerp have outpaced the German ports of Hamburg and Bremen in terms of growth. From a global perspective, however, national shipowners and... more
Boosting intermodal trade with new containers 
By the end of this year, US transport company YRC and US class I railway BNSF will have taken aboard more than 600 branded intermodal containers. These new containers are part of the YRC commitment to acquire 1,000 branded intermodal containers by the end of 2020. Most of... more
More shuttles between Alsace and Rotterdam
The Alsace Rotterdam Express has increased its frequency to four round trips a week between the Dutch port of Rotterdam and Strasbourg/Kehl (France/Germany). The train is an initiative of the C3C partnership between Danser Group, Haeger & Schmidt Logistics and Ultra-Brag.... more
Eurogate and TIL opt for new cranes in Hamburg and Bremen
The MSC Gate Terminal Bremerhaven has ordered two megamax ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes from Liebherr. The cranes will be due for handover before the end of 2020. They will have an outreach of 73 m (25 container rows), a backreach of 25 m, a span of 30.48 m and a lift... more
New governance for Portsynergy-Euro Fos
After Nicolas Gauthier's departure for Ecuador, the board of Portsynergy has appointed Louis Jonquiere as new CEO of the Portsynergy Group and managing director of the Euro Fos terminal while he retains his functions in Le Havre. Jonquiere joined GMP Le Havre in 2008 as CEO and... more
RIO digitalises Volkswagen Group Logistics
Volkswagen Group Logistics is managing a constantly increasing flow of materials and goods together with 13 Group brands and requires an efficient and future-proof IT solution to meet this challenge. Traton subsidiary RIO will create the basis for these digital services. ... more
PSA lightening up its project Tuas Port
The prime minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, recently placed a torch on the grounds of Tuas Port to symbolise the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in the nation’s rich maritime history. With 26 km of deep-water berths (up to 23 m chart datum), and capable of handling... more
Dokasch's Opticooler FAA approved
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has received the approval for its Opticooler RAP, a temperature-controlled air cargo container, by the Federal Aviation Administration. Now the Germany-based ULD services provider will be able to cooperate with carriers from the USA and pave the way... more
Spain: One in every five driver positions remains unfilled
A survey conducted by the International Road Union (IRU) among 202 truck, bus and coach companies from Spain, revealed that the current shortfall of drivers stands at 20%. This data mirrors a broader survey that IRU conducted throughout Europe in March 2019, which showed a... more
Winds of change at Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa has announced a new structure for its corporate affairs department, with the aim of strengthening its relationship with all of the company´s stakeholders across all its markets and activities. Ben Hunt has assumed the role of global head of corporate affairs... more