Drewry sees volatility - and volumes - on the rise 
In its recent assessment, the London (UK)-based maritime consultancy Drewry sees increased volatility in global container throughput, driven by tariff wars and, in the case of the UK, Brexit. After its all-time high in May 2019, the global container port throughput index... plus
Troubled times for Eddie Stobart
Eddie Stobart Logistics announces that Alex Laffey will stand down as chief executive of the group with immediate effect. Sebastien Desreumaux, currently CEO, iForce and head of contract logistics, will take over as chief executive and is expected to be appointed to the board in... plus
Zoetis joins Pharma.Aero
The global animal health company Zoetis has signed up and come on board Pharma.Aero as a new strategic pharma shipper member, joining the current group of Pharma Shippers - Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and MSD. The addition of a new pharma shipper strengthens Pharma.Aero as a... plus
A machine to unload bags of coffee
Tramar, a coffee warehousing company based in Le Havre (France), will soon use a machine from Copal to unload its bags of coffee beans from the containers. Thus, the company will automate its processes for the receipt of goods and protect the health of its employees. Copal’s... plus
Port of Cork doubles facilities in preparation for Brexit
In the Republic of Ireland, the port of Cork has doubled the size of its customs facilities in preparation for the likelihood that the United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union (EU) with a no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019. After close examination of historical data and... plus
Freight drivers' lounge refurbished
P&O Ferries has invested in modernising the freight drivers’ lounge on board of two of its Irish Sea ferries, “European Highlander” and “European Causeway”, which operate between Larne, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland. The refurbished lounges now feature a... plus
Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group plans strategic takeover
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Benteler Distribution, a division of Benteler International with an annual turnover of about EUR 750 million (2018). This strategic acquisition will provide Van Leeuwen access to additional key markets... plus
UPS names new head for southeast Europe
UPS has appointed Dutchman Yannick Mooijman as its managing director for Hungary, Greece, Romania and Slovenia, where he is responsible for UPS’s operations, business development and strategy. He replaces Jim Kearney, who was promoted to vice-president, finance, UPS emerging... plus
Turkey receives the first hybrid locomotives
Swiss manufacturer Stadler and Körfez Ulastırma, the logistics affiliate of Turkey’s largest refinery Tüpraş, have signed a contract for the supply of seven Co'Co' hybrid locomotives of the Eurodual type, as well as spare parts and a full service maintenance agreement for eight... plus
Yusen Logistics opens new office in Koper (Slovenia)
Yusen Logistics (Hungary) has opened a new branch office in Koper (Slovenia). Yusen Logistics thus continues to expand its presence in Europe. The southern part of Central Eastern Europe is well covered (Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Romania,etc.) in terms of sea freight... plus