Two-hour delivery windows established 
With its ETA software, the Pall-Ex Group brings artificial intelligence (AI) into the world of freight distribution. The use of AI has allowed the UK network to launch a two-hour delivery window for its palletised freight and enhance the upgrades which it has already... plus
Robust results in the port of Barcelona
The port of Barcelona has reported strong economic results for FY/2023, with a turnover of EUR 189 million, a cash flow of EUR 101 million, and a reduction of its bank debt by EUR 18 million. Despite the increased turnover, operating income declined by 18.5% due to higher... plus
Changing of the guard
Martin Reder is taking over as CEO of the logistics service provider Trans-o-flex, which specialises in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer electronics and other sensitive goods sectors, with immediate effect. Reder succeeds Wolfgang Albeck, who is moving to the company’s... plus
Liebherr's electric cranes for Rijeka
Liebherr Container Cranes has partnered with Rijeka Gateway in Croatia to supply the terminal with 15 electric rubber tyre gantry cranes (ERTGs) and two rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs). Rijeka Gateway, a joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic, will benefit from... plus
Crossing borders without changing locomotives
The rental company Railpool has signed a framework agreement with Siemens for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives. 70 Vectron locomotives were immediately called up - 24 multisystem locomotives for AC and DC networks and 46 AC locomotives. With this first order, Railpool... plus
Simplifying supply chains
Southgate Global, a fulfilment provider for the logistics industry, has identified a rising demand for single-source suppliers in recent years and has adapted its organisation accordingly. Companies are seeking to streamline and slim down operations to stay ahead of their... plus
A new head for DSV Air & Sea
On 1 March 2024, Torge Koehnke (left) will take over the position of managing director of DSV Air & Sea Germany, replacing Frank Sobotka, the future CEO of the global air and sea freight division. Koehnke, a business economist, has been heading the healthcare division at... plus
Second B767 P2F conversion in Serbia
JAT Tehnika, a Belgrade-based MRO company under the Avia Prime Group, has completed its second passenger-to-cargo conversion of a B767-300. This project follows the company’s first P2F conversion performed in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries, which took place... plus
Bolloré's new Dublin base
After expanding to multiple locations in Northern Europe, Bolloré Logistics has now moved to its new hub in Dublin. With this relocation, the logistics provider, based in Puteaux, France, bolsters its presence in Ireland. The office is close to the airport and enables quick... plus
Solar power for electric waste collectors
The Retripa Group, a waste disposal company based in Western Switzerland, recently took delivery of three electric three-axle E-Tech D Wide 6x2 Renault trucks. A fourth and a fifth, one of them a four-axle vehicle, will be added shortly. The new trucks will be used for... plus