Trans-Caspian terminal construction launched 
According to press reports, Kazakhstan and Georgia have started to build a terminal in the port city of Poti (Georgia) to enhance freight traffic on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The total investment is estimated at USD 15 to 20 million. Both... plus
Quantron and GTL plan digital platform
Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron, has been appointed to the board of directors of Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), a consultancy specialising in full-stack business intelligence, data analytics and IT services. Quantron and GTL are forming a joint venture (JV) called... plus
Fresh equipment for fire fighters
In Germany, Stuttgart’s fire department is procuring four new Unimog vehicles for emergency management operations such as fighting forest fires. One new addition to the fleet is a rescue vehicle based on Unimog U 323 with just 2.20 m width for use on narrow roads in forests... plus
New wind technology sets sail
In a pioneering partnership, Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Yara Marine Technologies are introducing innovative wind propulsion technology for commercial shipping. Mitsubishi's 'Pyxis Ocean', chartered by Cargill, is the first ship to be retrofitted... plus
Celebrating post-lockdown growth
A West Midlands-based transport and logistics company which was founded during the height of the global Coronavirus pandemic has paid tribute to the Prime Accountants group for its support. Prime’s accountants were appointed by 24/7 Worldwide Exhibitions shortly after the... plus
«De Lisbonne à Kiev» 
A bâtons rompus avec Guido Porta, CEO d’Inrail. Forte d’un parc de propres locomotives (20 électriques et cinq diesel), de 400 salariés et d’un C.A. qui devrait atteindre 90 M. d’EUR en 2023 (soit 10–12% de plus qu’en 2022), la génoise Inrail est un grand groupe italien de... plus
Adding B767s to tackle challenges
In what it calls a milestone that "marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility", Challenge Group has taken over a B767-300BDSF. The converted B767 is an addition to the existing fleet and is not intended... plus
Transport sector demands priority for railfreight
The reopening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) on a single track announced for today, Wednesday (23 August), will bring relief for freight traffic and is welcomed by the transport sector. Transport and logistic companies demand that emergency capacities be utilised as... plus
Rhenus Cuxport expands for auto market
Rhenus Cuxport, a port terminal operator, is extending its presence in the automotive logistics market by expanding into a 110, 000 sqm area in the hinterland of the Cuxhaven deep-sea port. The move anticipates Germany's shift from car exports to imports due to Asia's... plus
Dachser: new managers for Northeastern USA
Dachser has appointed a new general manager for its branches in the Northeastern United States: Andreas Kayser, an experienced logistics manager, has been overseeing the company’s branches in New York, Boston and Baltimore since 1 August 2023. Additionally, Dachser has named... plus