New service takes to the rails 
Rail carrier DB Cargo UK and the building material company Cemex delivered a positive boost to the UK’s railfreight sector this week with the launch of a brand-new service. A train carrying 1,684 t of aggregates made its inaugural journey from Cemex’s site at Peak Forest in... more
QSL und Burger King prolong collaboration
Burger King Germany is prolonging its current contracts with the full-service provider Quick Service Logistics (QSL), a specialist for the fast casual restaurant sector, until the end of 2027. The companies’ move in the current unfavourable climate sets an example for a steady... more
United Cargo upgrades humanitarian efforts
Since beginning using Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft from United's passenger fleet for operating cargo-only flights, the carrier has operated 400+ flights carrying more than 6,000 t of cargo. United Cargo president Jan Krems: "We're proud to play an active role in... more
Two newcomers join DVF steering committee
The German Transport Forum (DVF) has elected two newcomers to its steering committee and also confirmed a standard re-election. New member Hildegard Müller, President of the Association of the Automotive Industry, succeeds Bernhard Mattes, while Rolf Erfurt, board member for... more
Expanded trucking services during Corona crisis
As of now, InstaFreight is offering customers stable overland transport for the supply chains from China to Europe and vice versa. Chains in both directions have been strongly affected by the Coronavirus. With this newly added service, the German-based forwarder is maintaining... more
Launch of refrigerated rail transport service to UK
Transfesa Logistics has started a new express 72-hour rail connection to transport essential, hygiene, and medical products from the Spanish terminals in Valencia and Murcia to London (UK). With the launch of these rail routes, the company is adapting its services to the current... more
Operations begin at Maersk cold store in St Petersburg
The largest cold store in St Petersburg (Russia) is now operational. Construction work commenced in June 2019. The three-chamber warehouse operated by Maersk offers specialised solutions extending the life cycle of perishable goods. In the near future the facility will also... more
FTA strengthens member advice team with new hire
The UK-based Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Becky Martin as senior transport advisor within its member advice centre (MAC) to assist the team in supporting logistics businesses through the Covid-19 outbreak. Martin has twelve years’ experience within retail,... more
Factory finder site to combat Covid-19 problems
Where can a set of wheels be overhauled in France? Who can carry out vehicle inspections in Poland? A large number of freight wagon maintenance workshops are only able to carry out a limited amount of work due to the corona pandemic. Given this problem, the Technical... more
Vision of Duisport Group prevails
The Duisport Group's CEO, Erich Staake, answered the most pressing question at a press conference, which was held online for the first time. Staake assessed the situation as follows: “Overall, we expect total economic output to decline by around 10% in 2020. In many... more