Galliker gets first «Mega Charger» 
The Swiss technology company Designwerk is adding new fast-charging stations in container format to its portfolio. Their purpose is to adapt electric commercial vehicles for long journeys without overloading the power grid. The first megawatt charging station in Switzerland is... plus
Glencar to build East London hub
The UK construction company Glencar is planning to design and build a warehouse development for the company Valor Real Estate Partners. On a site in Beckton, East London, Glencar will build four logistics/industrial units totalling 19,974 sqm. The units can be rented in sizes... plus
Final phase for Bremerhaven quay
The final phase of construction for the new Columbuskaje in Bremerhaven has officially commenced, led by Mayor Melf Grantz, Bremenports CEO Robert Howe, and Jens Diekmann of Tagubau. This third and last section will complete the 800 m long quay, with 600 m already finished.... plus
CCS-UK trials e-collection note
Designed by CCS-UK as the latest enhancement to its ‘Advance Information System’ (AIS), the “e-collection note” replaces the traditional paper version which has been in use for decades. Not only are current processes time-consuming, but there can be a risk of fraudulent... plus
Special truck to clean track beds
AH Vrij, a specialist for landscaping, excavation, and infrastructure, has commissioned a Mercedes-Benz Actros with excavator body and railway undercarriage for the maintenance of railway lines in the Netherlands and Belgium. The third-generation, family-owned company,... plus
Daikin consolidates presence in France
Daikin recently announced its plans to set up a new site in Noyelles, near Lille, France. It will be the company’s third hub and complement existing sites in the Lyon region, helping Daikin to build up a France-wide network. Daikin systems will be used for the office spaces... plus
Thomas Rothe appointed COO
Oliver Hein (left), chief operating officer of the S.Oliver Group, is leaving the company at his own request in order to pursue new challenges. He will hand over his duties to Thomas Rothe (right) on 1 February 2024, but will continue to support the company in specific areas in... plus
Rotterdam's CER now active
The Container Exchange Route (CER), a 17 km closed road network at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, was officially commissioned on 28 November 2023. It connects major terminals, including Rotterdam World Gateway, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam, Q Terminals Kramer Rotterdam, and the state... plus
A titan passes on the leadership
Danish Titan Container Group, founded in 1987 and one of the world's largest privately-owned container-based storage companies, has appointed a new CEO and CFO after a lifetime with founder Layland Barker (left) at the helm. Søren Skov Mogensen (right) and Søren Søgaard Suhr... plus
Durabilité fluviale 
Des moteurs de camions peu polluants pour d’anciens bateaux. En trafic fluvial, les unités neuves ayant une propulsion durable sont chères et leur amortissement est plus long qu’en trafic maritime. Avec DBR, Rhenus a rendu d’anciens bateaux plus propres et a installé des... plus