Electronic toll solution now covers 18 countries 
UTA Edenred has once again expanded the number of toll contexts available for its interoperable toll box, adding Croatia and Slovenia to its network. The 4G-compatible UTA on-board unit (OBU) for the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) can now handle 20 toll contexts in 18... more
Fitting out in west Dublin
Glencar has built a hub in west Dublin for PRL Logistics, a transport company based in the UK and Ireland. The roughly 22,000 sqm site has been designed as a warehousing space and also includes a three-storey office complex. The 24 weeks’ development involved a full fit-out... more
Automation dispute triggers strikes in US ports
An ILA port strike in the USA, involving 45,000 dockworkers, began at midnight on 1 October, closing around 36 ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. This industrial action significantly affects nearly half of the country’s import and export activities, leading to disruptions and... more
More investment on the Gotthard axis
Switzerland’s government has released around CHF 80 million to implement railway projects, which will enable SBB to further enhance services on the Gotthard axis with construction projects, among other things. Specifically, the Swiss Railways is planning track upgrades... more
MacGregor lands deal for twelve Cido PCTCs
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order from Cido Shipping to supply cargo access solutions for twelve pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), with an option for eight additional vessels. The ships will be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu), with... more
Colin Eeles to head business development
Kerry Logistics UK has appointed Colin Eeles as its new business development director, to further expand its UK customer base in its verticals. Eeles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having successfully managed sales and business development activities... more
Introducing the ‘One Record’ standard
Jettainer, a global specialist for ULD management services, has signed the Iata ‘digitalisation leadership charter’ and is now an official member of the digitalisation leadership forum. The signing took place during the Iata digital cargo conference, which was attended by 165... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
China and Russia are the countries that border on most other countries, namely 14 each. China’s land border of 22,117 km is the longest for one country, with Russia’s 20,241 km the second-longest. more
Next up for NX: healthcare logistics
Nippon Express Holdings is taking over the Simon Hegele Group as its newest acquisition in the healthcare and pharma logistics sector. Based on a network of 50 hubs worldwide, Simon Hegele offers healthcare, industrial and pharma logistics services, with a special focus on... more
DP World doubles rail services
The newly introduced mid-week train will be operated by Freightliner from today, 1 October 2024. It augments the existing weekend service, providing customers with increased access to extensive storage and handling, freight forwarding and delivery services at London Gateway... more