Faster and safer trains 
SBB Cargo has been granted the type approval for the automatic brake test by Switzerland’ office of transport. The approval represents an important milestone in the automation and digitalisation of railfreight traffic in Europe. The automatic brake test will enable it to... more
Bulgarian ports gain an ally
Hapag-Lloyd, a global logistics company, recently inaugurated new offices in Bulgaria - specifically in the port city of Varna and the capital, Sofia. This expansion leverages Bulgaria's strategic position in the Balkans and its growing economy, which has seen significant... more
Canada up next for K+N 
Kuehne + Nagel announced the acquisition of the customs broker Farrow on 28 November 2023. As the logistics services provider has a growing number of clients who rely on customs clearance services, this move will support the company in its 'roadmap 2026' goals and give it access... more
First chief people and culture officer
On 1 January 2024 Kerstin Kamphaus will assume the new role of chief people and culture officer (CPCO) at VTG, a European wagon hire company. People and culture are of central importance to VTG’s growth strategy. Creating this new function and bundling all strategic and... more
Cut carbon emissions with ‘Sea Alternative’
Bolloré Logistics has introduced 'Sea Alternative,' a solution aimed at reducing ocean shipping's carbon footprint through the use of biofuel, aligning with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations that target a 70% reduction in ocean freight CO2 emissions by 2050... more
Fully electric trucking in Germany
WP Holding has introduced a fully electric truck with a range of 400 km, which is initially to be used for local distribution. The WP Holding, a logistics provider based in Zwickau (Germany), has added its first battery-powered fully electric truck, built by Daimler Benz, to... more
Modal shift to rail stalling
BLS Cargo calls for comprehensive infrastructural improvements in Switzerland’s rail network. The private Swiss railfreight company sees a need for action in terms of construction site coordination and compensation.More parking and buffering facilities are also required at... more
UK association completes regional team
Chris Curtin’s appointment as regional consultant representative in Scotland for the British International Freight Association (Bifa) completes the trade association’s regional team. He joins four other regional representatives, who support and engage with Bifa members in all of... more
Gas specialist powers Purus’ new fleet
The Wärtsilä Corporation has secured a contract to provide Cargo Handling Systems (CHS) with four new medium gas carrier vessels, with a 45,000 cbm capacity each, being built for UK and Singapore-based Purus. These ships, under construction at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in... more
A takeover in South Africa
With the acquisition of the last 30% of shares in Dachser South Africa, Dachser now becomes the sole owner of its lovechild with Jonen Freight. Dachser South Africa was a successful joint venture between Dachser and the local family-owned Jonen Freight company. It employed 250... more