Transhipment well-oiled 

At 1.36 million t, cargo throughput at the Swiss Rhine ports rose by 17% in Q1/2023 compared to Q1/2022 (1.2 million t). This was due to an 83% increase in imports of mineral oil products (696,324 t). In contrast, imports of agricultural products (-21%) and foodstuffs and... plus
Talking robots to deliver parcels in Helsinki 

During this spring and summer, a pilot project in Helsinki, Finland will test whether electric and autonomous vehicles can deliver small construction supplies needed at worksites to customers in the area – quickly and flexibly. Würth’s customer companies operating in... plus
Pharma logistics with an e-truck 

The pharmaceutical logistics specialist Unitax now deploys a 40 t e-truck in local transport, one of two custom-built electric tractor units (E-SZMs) that will be used in the ‘E-Haul’ research project to be conducted by the Technical University of Berlin from summer 2023... plus
15 years safe on the ground 

The Safety Audit for Ground Operations (Isago), an industry programme for the global oversight of ground handling service providers (GHSPs) introduced by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), has been advancing aviation safety for the last 15 years. It is based on... plus
Aeronet Worldwide promotes Robert Turner 

Robert Turner has been named CEO of Aeronet Worldwide. Prior to this promotion, Turner, who joined Aeronet in 1989, was executive vice president of the management group and the Texas region. With this appointment, former CEO Anthony N. Pereira – Aeronet’s founder and majority... plus
A trio to build two new vessels 

Project freight forwarder Deugro Danmark has inked a partnership with Siemens Gamesa and Amasus Offshore. This long-term charter agreement involves the construction of two vessels, “Rotra Futura” and “Rotra Horizon”, which will be delivered in 2025 and built in China. The... plus
Five Vectrons for the Scandinavian corridor 

Swedish carrier Green Cargo has signed a long-term lease agreement with Alpha Trains for five Vectron locomotives for the Scandinavian corridor. With these new vehicles, Green Cargo is modernising its fleet and continuing to develop its international services from Malmö in... plus
DACH: high priority for sustainable fleets 

85% of transport companies in the DACH countries Germany, Austria, Switzerland renewed their fleets last year in order to make their services more sustainable. 67% of the providers introduced telematics-based solutions, as the latest Goodyear Sustainable Reality Survey... plus
PSA BDP expands global network in Gdańsk, Poland 

PSA BDP, a provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions, has opened its first office in Poland. PSA BDP Poland is located in Gdańsk, a port city on the Baltic coast, and will be led by country manager Agnieszka Moździerz.... plus
New electric harbour cranes for PD Ports 

PD Ports, a British company on track to be carbon neutral by 2027, welcomed two new electric harbour cranes from Liebherr cranes at Tees Dock. The GBP 8.6 million investment recognises Teesport as a hub for bulk commodities. Frans Calje, CEO at PD Ports: “We recognise our... plus