Funding for emission-free logistics 
Twelve companies from all over Germany will receive funding from the Federal office for goods transport for the purchase of climate-friendly commercial vehicles. The subsidies arise from more than 450 applications submitted within the framework of a programme to promote... more
Valencia takes a stand at the Espo
The words of Aurelio Martínez, spoken at the inauguration of the Conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) at the beginning of June, continue to resonate. The conference was held in Valencia this year. Referring to the great challenges facing all European... more
Cargobeamer chooses Alexander Kornblum
Cargobeamer has appointed Alexander Kornblum as new managing director of Cargobeamer intermodal operations. The German logistics services provider facilitates rail transport for non-craneable semi-trailers. Kornblum will oversee sales, demand planning, pricing, customer... more
UK’s first e-tipper truck in operation
Transition from diesel to battery electric heavy trucks: Fox Group has become the first business in UK to introduce electric tipper trucks into its fleet. The family-owned company has purchased two new Volvo FE electric tippers. The pair will operate from the company’s depot on... more
K+N Russia goes to Perry Neumann
It is a special kind of MBO. On 3 June 2022, the Switzerland-based logistics group Kuehne + Nagel signed an agreement to sell its business in the Russian Federation to its local managing director Perry Neumann. Since March 2022, the company had temporarily suspended all... more
Felbermayr to support Netzwerk Metall partnership
Felbermayr Transport- und Hebetechnik joined the Netzwerk Metall partnership as a supporter on 1 May 2022. “Founded almost twenty years ago, Netzwerk Metall now comprises 65 member companies from the Austrian steel, glass and metal construction industry,” said managing director... more
DIY store in the border triangle
Hornbach Baumarkt has taken out a lease on the Panattoni Park Freiburg Süd in Neuenburg am Rhein just as construction is getting underway. The German family-run company operates DIY and garden centres in Germany and other countries in Europe. Hombach will use the Neuenburg... more
Switch to rail saves 2,600 t in emissions
Audi Brussels (Belgium) has contracted DB Cargo to deliver components for battery production from its Hungarian supplier by rail. The first rail transports are already running and the switch from truck to rail is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2023. Until now,... more
Awery and IBS sign partnership agreement
Awery Aviation Software can now deliver its software platforms to customers of the "iCargo" platform of IBS Software, which is used by 30+ airlines including American Airlines, Etihad, IAG and Korean Air. Giving access to the online booking portal "Cargo... more
Finnair cargo performs despite longer routings
Despite the closure of Russian airspace, most of Finnair’s cargo figures clearly improved year-on-year but remained closer to April 2022 figures in May. Available scheduled cargo tonne kilometres (atk) increased by 341.5% year-on-year (+5.6% month-on-month) and revenue scheduled... more