"RMS Ruhrort": ready for methanol fuel 
Rhenus Maritime Services (RMS), a global logistics specialist, is introducing the “RMS Ruhror”, a coastal ready to use methanol as a future fuel. While it currently operates with a diesel engine, the vessel is designed to meet the latest technical standards for current and... more
More cross-border rail/road infrastructure
Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania have decided to boost trilateral transport and digital connectivity, as stated in a joint declaration recently signed by the prime ministers of the three countries. The signatories agreed to identify and develop new routes/corridors on the... more
Direct cargo flights from Europe to Curitiba
With a new bi-weekly cargo route from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Curitiba, Brazil, Latam Cargo aims to strengthen connectivity between Europe and South America while reducing transport time through a more direct alternative and providing enhanced capacity for clients. ... more
Bundling networks, a win-win situation
The general groupage network Sim Cargo and the European truckload association Elvis have formed a strategic partnership to expand their service portfolio, effective 1 January 2024. Both partners hope to profit in equal measure from the cooperation, since Elvis will be able... more
Fedex Express: another new facility in Ireland
Eight months after opening a new handling facility in Cork (photo), Fedex Express Europe has announced plans to build a new logistics facility in Dublin. Construction is scheduled to commence next January, and the facility is anticipated to become operational in early 2025.... more
Flying Basket presents new cargo drone
Flying Basket, a major player in Europe's drone industry, has launched FB3, a pioneering heavy cargo drone now available for commercial use with 100 km payload capacity. Since its establishment in 2015, Flying Basket has been closely collaborating with national and European... more
DHL acquires Turkish logistics provider
DHL Group has completed the acquisition of Turkish parcel services provider MNG Kargo. "MNG Kargo's expertise in parcel courier services, combined with its extensive domestic network, will help us expand our service offering in Turkey and further enhance our already strong... more
Finance secured for further growth
Wascosa Group Holding has successfully increased its funding for upcoming investments. Specifically, it has closed the raise of its existing capex facility by EUR 90 million, establishing a solid long-term basis for further investments in railfreight wagons. Furthermore,... more
ICS on how to measure emissions
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global association of shipowners that represents more than 80% of the world's merchant fleet, presented the data collection system of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London... more
Partners for 25 years
The relationship between Allied Air Cargo and the Network Aviation Group reaches 25 years this year, with both carriers continuing to work together, providing air freight services to Nigeria and throughout Africa. Allied Air Cargo has become the longest serving African... more