Modernising the port railway 
The Chinese company Rail Power Systems is electrifying the 4km long feeder line and the 16-track pre-routing group at Jade Weser Port Wilhelmshaven (Germany). The feeder section serves as a buffer between the container port and the hinterland. Up to twelve full-length trains... more
Breakbulk comes back to Antwerp
After the strong dip in 2020, the Port of Antwerp saw its breakbulk volumes return in full force in 2021. This upward trend is driven mainly by a leap in steel import volumes and a rise in project cargo shipments for ongoing renewable energy projects and the construction of... more
C.H. Robinson appoints Nadin Behr
C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest logistics platforms, has appointed Nadin Behr as its new regional director Germany and France. Behr will be responsible for the sea and air freight segments and lead the company’s operations in the German and French markets. Behr has... more
Astre seeks new partners
The logistics network Astre, founded in Nantes (France) in 1992, currently comprises 160 companies from 14 European countries as well as Turkey. Christophe de Korver, the network’s director since February 2021, wants to attract more small and medium-sized owner-operated... more
Locomotive promotes tolerance
Heavy Haul Power International (HHPI) in Germany is not only relying on more Euro Dual locomotives from ELP but also on a tolerant and colourful cooperation. The company has just taken over the seventh Euro Dual locomotive from European Loc Pool (ELP). The seventh locomotive... more
More female top managers at Geodis
In order to meet its target of at least 25% of women in management positions by 2023, Geodis is introducing a “parity” indicator that will be reflected in the bonus paid top managers. “We are pleased with the steady increase in the number of women in management positions at... more
Schedule reliability still the weak point
Sea-Intelligence, a Copenhagen-based maritime intelligence provider, has updated its schedule reliability figures up to and including December 2021. The report covers the relevant data from 34 trade lanes and more than 60 carriers. Schedule reliability continues to decline,... more
Exoskeletons at work
Hermes Fulfilment is strengthening the backs of its employees at the logistics centre in Ansbach, Germany. After a test phase, electrically operated exoskeletons are being used there for the first time. They stabilise the lumbar spine and relieve the back muscles, especially... more
New cargo connection from Munich to Beijing
Munich is offering a new cargo connection to Beijing. The first aircraft, a Boeing 777 of Air China, landed at Bavaria's aviation hub on 24 January 2022. Air China will connect Munich and Beijing six times per week carrying automotive supplies, among other things. The new... more
First electric vans for UK-based delivery firm
Swift Despatch, a delivery firm based in UK, has introduced the first four electric vans in its fleet as it plans to replace 30% of its existing vehicles with EVs. The launch of these electric vehicles is part of the business’ ongoing commitment to invest in the growth of... more