WRS investing in new locomotive type 
Siemens has received a first order for its Vectron locomotives equipped with a battery module. The module allows the engine to operate over short distances without an overhead power line and thus offer an eco-friendly way to cover the last mile of a service and carry out... plus
Utiliser judicieusement les données 
Une lueur dans le post-sondage de collaborateurs. Un sondage auprès des collaborateurs est bien plus qu’un instantané. Il permet de gérer de façon ciblée la culture de travail et d’impulser des changements durables. Comment les entreprises exploitent-elles les données de façon... plus
Terminal system marks 15 years of operation
Since its launch at CSX Ohio (USA), technology specialist Tideworks has implemented ‘Intermodal Pro’ its intermodal terminal operating system (TOS), in more than 85 rail terminals. The system supports all types of intermodal facilities, from small manually-managed centres to... plus
Stuttgart to become a ‘fairport’
Stuttgart airport (STR) has installed its first charging stations for electric trucks. The four charging points offer up to 400 kW for high-power charging and 150 kW for fast charging. Located on the south side of the airport, they serve local forwarders and cargo service... plus
Joint forces in the UK and Ireland
Kögel has entered into a partnership with Horizon to expand its presence in the Anglo-Saxon trailer market. Under the agreement, Horizon, based in Dublin (Ireland), will distribute Kögel’s premium trailers exclusively in the UK and Ireland. Together, the companies aim to... plus
Thessaloniki court of appeal relocates to port
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) has signed a sub-concession agreement with Dimera Land & Property Investments and the Hellenic Republic to relocate the Thessaloniki court of appeal to the port. The agreement, signed in the court on 18 February, grants long-term use of... plus
Barcelona port’s Boqué to chair IAPH committee
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), which represents 191 ports and 165 port-related businesses which handle a third of global maritime trade, has appointed Ingrid Boqué, the director of institutional relations at the port of Barcelona, as the chair of its... plus
Asco launches Evo series for dry-ice pelletisers
Asco Kohlensäure has introduced the Evo series, aiming to set new standards in dry ice production. The series features a redesigned hydraulic unit and improved casing, reducing operational noise by over 20% to an average of 65 dB(A), as the company reported. The Evo series also... plus
Budweit lifted to the top, Schmitz succeeds
Clark Europe has appointed Holger Schmitz (pictured) as its new director of sales and marketing, succeeding Stefan Budweit, who’ll step into the role of president and CEO. Schmitz joined Clark in 2023 as business development manager, where he played a key role in expanding... plus
Warning against high expectations for EU-UK trade review
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) is urging caution regarding expectations for the upcoming review in 2026 of the trade and cooperation agreement (TCA) between the EU and the UK. While discussions with “warm words” are ongoing, there’s little clarity on... plus