Money (no longer) talks 
The Copenhagen-based maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence has taken a closer look at the financial results of major shipping lines in recent times. The first rank of carriers can look back on USD 124 billion in operating profits in 2021. In the first three quarters of 2022 the... more
Dunkirk chairman now at the helm of Norlink Ports
After five years as president of Norlink Ports Bruno Fontaine, president of the Scheldt Ports, has decided to leave his role with the association. On 28 November a restricted board of directors meeting was held for Norlink Ports, during which Maurice Georges, chairman of the... more
Railway to market its services directly in China
From the beginning of 2023 the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) will strengthen its market position in Eurasia with the newly-founded subsidiary Rail Cargo International Freight Forwarding, based in Shanghai. The subsidiary will enable the rail freight operator to offer its entire... more
Groupe Pierre in Belgium sold
In order to widen its pharmaceutical logistics services, the Japanese player Yusen Logistics has acquired the Groupe Pierre in Belgium. The group, based in the Walloon Brabant region, consists of the three units Transports Pierre (GDP-certified overland transport), Pierre... more
Memphis steams infested chestnuts for the holidays
A month ago US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in Memphis TN intercepted nine immature insects in a shipment of chestnuts. The eight-kilogram shipment from Bolzano (Italy) was en route to a residential address in Long Island NY and lacked the... more
New generation in charge at workplace specialist Krieg
On 1 October Andreas Krieg (left) transferred the management of Krieg, a company specialising in workplace systems and office furnishings, to Florian Becker (right). After completing his business studies Becker worked for one of the largest wholesalers of automotive parts for... more
Opening up in Mumbai
In India, Rhenus Warehousing Solutions recently launched a multi-user facility in Bhiwandi. The warehouse, which covers approximately 28,000 sqm, focuses on storing chemical and petrochemical products. The building features solar panels and rainwater recycling. A large part... more
More trains link up the Western Ports
Swissterminal is expanding. On 1 January 2023 the logistics firm is adding three new direct rail connections between Switzerland and Rotterdam, in the Netherlands (Rotterdam World Gateway, RWG). At the same time Swissterminal is upping the frequency of its trains to Antwerp... more
Expanding the Albatros Express
TFG Transfracht, a leader for containerised seaport-hinterland transport to and from German seaports, is expanding its Albatros Express service in Europe from 11 December. The shuttle towards the western ports will now be routed via Neuss, with daily services between Mannheim,... more
Almost 900 vehicles to be delivered by 2025
DAF Trucks has delivered the first of 879 lorries to the Belgian army. The large order comprises 636 2-axle trucks with a 4x4 driveline for general transportation purposes, and 243 4-axle trucks with an 8x8 driveline for specific applications (tipping, container transport and... more