TK' Blue redefines its tariffs 
TK' Blue is currently adapting its service portfolio available to all companies in the supply chain in order to comply with new regulations and prepare for future taxes on carbon consumption. Founded twelve years ago, the France-headquartered company is a transport labelling... more
Flatbed operator adds zero-emissions equipment
USA-based PGT Trucking has purchased its first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-truck. With the new vehicle, the forwarder becomes the first flatbed trucking company to actively expand its fleet with zero-emissions equipment. PGT will immediately utilise the Nikola... more
MLP Group appoints Martin Birkert
The MLP Group, a developer, owner and manager of high-quality commercial, industrial and logistics parks specialising in brownfield sites, is strengthening its German team. In early January 2023, Martin Birkert took up his position as country manager Germany to head the... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A person can produce up to one and a half liters of saliva a day. more
Last newbuild and first organ donor
Probably not until a month from today, on 16 February 2023, the last of 1574 B747s ever produced will be handed over to the customer Atlas Air, which will use it for Kuehne + Nagel just like the last but one B747. The historic date, which ends a 54-year production run, was... more
TKN now operated by Swiss intermodal specialist
Hupac has acquired the operations of the German terminal Köln Nord (TKN) from HGK Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln. The take-over is the result of a tender initiated by HGK, in which Hupac was awarded the contract. The Hupac Group operates numerous terminals in Europe, either under... more
Stepping into Vietnam
The Hong Kong-headquartered ESR Group has invested in an equity stake of the BW Industrial Development Joint Stock Company, by the way of an affiliate. This investment was part of BW’s larger primary capital raise of up to approximately USD 450 million that includes other... more
More shipments to Puebla, Mexico
Dachser’s affiliate in Mexico recently opened a new office in the state of Puebla. The company has been active in Mexico since 2006 and set up its first branch in Puebla in 2016. The expansion is in line with the Dachser’s plan to expand its market share in the country.... more
Lithium battery certification for Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is the world’s second airline to be Iata Ceiv lithium battery certified, and Qatar Aviation Services is the first ground handling company to be certified globally. The certification aims to improve safety in handling and transportation of lithium batteries... more
Joining forces to strengthen trimodal services
Luxemburg-based multimodal operator CFL has acquired a stake in the Luxport Group to diversify its freight activities, such as river transport or bulk product logistics. This structural cooperation aims to promote synergies between the freight services offered by the two... more