Enhancing warehouse capacities on the Adriatic 
After receiving the green light in form of the operational permit for its new multipurpose warehouse, Luka Koper is extending its logistics range. The new enclosed facility covers an area of approximately 2,800 sqm between the existing warehouses 50F and 51A. The space is... more
New SSS connection in Southern Italy
Starting on 17 October, the Grimaldi Group is further extending its operations between Sicily and Naples. A new three-weekly service will be launched for the transport of passengers and freight Naples. The ro-pax vessel “Cruise Ausonia” will be deployed, a modern unit with a... more
Switzerland amends air transport ordinance
At its meeting on 12 October 2022, the Swiss federal council adopted the partial revision of the air transport ordinance which aims at increasing safety in the transport of dangerous goods such as radioactive material, flammable liquids, fireworks, pistols, rat poison or... more
Teaming up for the long haul 
Authorities give green light – prelude to expansion. The takeover of Universal Transport by Gruber Logistics has now officially been approved. It represents a strategic pillar for further pan-European market penetration for the South Tyrolean family-owned firm. more
Five weekly night runs to Scotland
Eversholt Rail has reached agreement with Varamis Rail to lease a Class 321 Swift Express Freight train to deliver light goods at high speed in UK. Varamis will be running services five nights a week from Birmingham to Scotland for a major parcel carrier. Class 321 Swift... more
Forward Solutions picks Dan Clarke
Transport technology firm Forward Solutions (FS) has added another experienced infrastructure engineer to its team. Dan Clarke started his career within the IT team at pallet specialist Pall-Ex. He has also worked as senior IT engineer for a specialist software supplier to... more
Mission accomplished
The deal is fixed. After receiving the green light from the authorities, Geodis has completed its acquisition of the American group Need It Now Delivers. Based in Keasbey, New Jersey, Need It Now Delivers operates over 65 company locations and more than 300 interconnected... more
Bringing European e-mobility to North America
German-based Quantron supplies numerous European customers with battery- and hydrogen-electric commercial vehicles for the long-term reduction of C02 emissions. Its Quinton-as-a-service platform also offers a 360° product & solution ecosystem with around zero-emission... more
Bolloré welcomes Loig Pavard back to Asia
Bolloré Logistics has appointed Loig Pavard as chief executive officer of Bolloré Logistics Singapore. He will report directly to Cyril Dumon, CEO of Bolloré Logistics Asia-Pacific. Pavard brings over 22 years of experience in the supply chain and logistics industry. During... more
Milan Bergamo nearly doubles capacity for UPS
As part of Milano Bergamo Airport’s ongoing infrastructural development, the airport has inaugurated new facilities with UPS which will nearly double the logistics corporation’s capacity at the Italian gateway. Providing an area of 5,000 sqm, located in the new cargo... more