Huey, Dewey and Louie in Dubai 
DB Schenker has opened its third renewable-powered hub, DLC 3, in Dubai, following DLC 1 and DLC 2, which came on stream in 2016 and 2019, respectively. With the new facility, the group can now offer a total capacity of 200,000 Euro pallets in UAE. DLC 3 is a 35,000 sqm... more
Smartlynx contracts Evionica
Latvia-based operator Smartlynx Airlines is partnering with Evionica to provide weight and balance services for its fleet of Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighters (P2F), ensuring safe flights in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The first Smartlynx Airlines flights using Evionica’s... more
Epal Germany appoints new field manager
Epal Germany, the largest national committee of the European Pallet Association, has appointed field manager Jens Lübbersmeyer. Lübbersmeyer will be in constant contact with member companies and users to better understand the needs of the market and thus further expand Europe’s... more
Beware of piracy - in retreat
90 piracy and armed robbery attacks on merchant ships were recorded worldwide from January to September this year. According to the most recent quarterly report on piracy published by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), this... more
Semiconductor network in Japan enhanced
Nippon Express has started operations at the NX Yokkaichi Tarusaka distribution centre in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture (Japan). The centre is part of the network enhanced to meet semiconductor demands. The Nippon Express Group has identified the semiconductor industry as a... more
Sweeping autumn leaves off Scottish tracks
Scotland’s Railway has launched its autumn treatment programme to remove leaves and debris from the tracks and help keep trains safe on the rails this autumn. Network Rail’s special fleet of leaf-busting trains will operate around-the-clock until December 2022, helping to... more
Norfolk Southern combines departments
Norfolk Southern Corporation has created a combined transportation and network operations organisation with Paul B. Duncan (left) at its head. Promoted to senior vice president transportation and network operations, Duncan will lead the team responsible for designing network... more
Grants for short line railroads in South Dakota
The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded grants for two short line railroads in South Dakota. The Ringneck & Western (RWRR), an affiliate of Watco, will receive up to USD 1,799,009 to construct two transload tracks to transport lumber and aggregate; and... more
Hänsel und Gretel taken over
WP Holding, a logistics services provider based in the German state of Saxony, is acquiring parts of the forwarding company Hänsel und Gretel, which has its headquarters in Reichenbach in the Vogtland region, with effect from 1 October 2022. 15 employees will be taken over.... more
