A first step into Singapore 
Geodis and L-Acoustics are joining forces to open a new distribution hub in Singapore. The new project builds on the companies’ previous partnership when Geodis took over the distribution of the manufacturer’s products in Europe in 2018. The new warehouse aims to strengthen... more
Two 44 t trucks for waste transports
The UK-based waste haulier Fred Sherwood Transport has taken delivery of two 44-t Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor units. Joining a fleet of roughly 350 CV, the vehicles will make the company’s operations more sustainable and thus reduce its environmental impact. The business... more
Groke pro system debuts in Europe
Groke Technologies, based in Finland, has secured its first European contract to supply and install its Groke pro situational awareness system on two bulk carriers operated by an undisclosed Greek shipowner. Following successful deployments in Japan, particularly on the... more
Work has begun in Venice 
Montesyndial compound in the southern part of Porto Marghera. Perhaps 1 million teu will pass over the quay walls annually soon in a zone where industrial plants previously polluted the lagoon. A EUR 428 million project has overcome its first hurdle. The undertaking is expected... more
For the energy turnaround
An experienced heavylift specialist is ready for the projects of the future. It was 20 years ago that deugro founded deugro Denmark, thus taking an important step towards becoming one of the leading project forwarders for wind power and renewable energies. Since then the firm,... more
A new partner in Nuremberg
Transnatur Group kicked off its collaboration with the Nuremberg (Germany)-based AMM Spedition on 1 June 2024. The aim of the partnership is to expand Transnatur’s import and export operations from its native Spain. Working with this new agent, Transnatur will offer a daily... more
Captrain Netherlands now in Austrian hands
The expansion continues: After establishing subsidiaries in China and Serbia, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is now extending its international network within the Netherlands. RCG completed the acquisition of the Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands from its parent company... more
More belly capacity to North America
Starting today, 3 June 2024, Lufthansa Cargo customers can book their freight from Frankfurt to the Mexican city of Monterrey. The full route goes from Frankfurt to Mexico City (NLU), then onwards to Monterrey International Airport (MTY), and back to Frankfurt. A B777F will... more
New CEO for Postnord Sweden
Peter Gisel-Ekdahl has been named the new CEO of Postnord Sweden. He will assume his new role on 3 June 2024. The company is now taking another important step forward by recruiting a new CEO with broad international experience. Gisel-Ekdahl has a long professional career... more
Metrans augments capacities in Slovakia
HHLA's rail subsidiary Metrans has added another 5 ha to its hub terminal in Dunajska Streda in Slovakia, creating more storage and transport options for its customers in the region. The expansion increases the size of the terminal area to 326,000 sqm. The new space will be... more