More train trips between Rotterdam and Germany 
European Gateway Services (EGS) is raising the frequency of its trains on this route. From Friday, 17 February 2023, a train will depart from Rotterdam (The Netherlands) to Nuremberg (southern Germany) and vice versa four times a week. With this connection, all Dutch... plus
Two roles for Markus Unterstein
Generation change at Kögel Trailer, a long-established vehicle manufacturer based in Burtenbach in Bavaria, Germany. Markus Unterstein (right) will take over the positions of CFO (chief financial officer) and COO (chief operating officer), effective February 2023. Alongside... plus
Milk run flights from Europe to West Africa
Intradco Global has transported 330 cattle from Europe to West Africa. The company specialises in animal transports and is part of the Chapman Freeborn and Avia Solutions Group. Intradco Global moved the genetic breeding cattle, each cow of which estimated to produce 40 l of... plus
On the impact of the 2M break-up
The Copenhagen-based maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence has put forward its analysis of the two-year transition period until the announced break-up of the 2M alliance. CEO Alan Murphy pointed out the picture is still blurred with regards to the capacity in question:... plus
Charging network for heavy e-trucks
Contargo has commissioned SBRS, a provider of technology for e-charging infrastructure for road transport, to set up 33 charging points at 14 locations in Germany over the course of 2023. Each landing point is to be equipped with a capacity of 250kW. The charging... plus
El Mosca expands fleet
El Mosca, a Logista affiliate based in Southern Europe, has added the duo trailer format to its fleet. The duo trailer will be able to transport 70 t – twice as much as a normal truck- by means of two joined trailers, thus reducing carbon emissions by 20% compared to the same... plus
Narrow Aisle picks Mike Hawkins
Narrow Aisle, a manufacturer of the flexi-truck range of very narrow aisle (VNA) intralogistics technology, has announced a restructure of its board as it prepares to drive global development in 2023 and beyond. With effect from 1 April 2023, Narrow Aisle’s current group... plus
Cargo-Partner values sustainability
Cargo-Partner is reducing paper consumption in its global network. It has already digitised and by revamped a range of business processes. In air freight, Cargo-Partner began the ongoing transition to e-AWBs in 2015 and increased its share of e-AWBs by 26% for shipments from... plus
A good start but a long way to go
Swiss transport associations have generally welcomed the plans for the further development of inland freight transport that the Swiss Federal Council has now submitted for consultation. However, they add that the proposal is just a first step. In a joint statement, the Swiss... plus
Another investment for Air Canada Cargo
Last week, Air Canada Cargo unveiled a renewed customer reception area at its London Heathrow facility, marking one of the latest investments in improving its services to customers around the globe. The reception area is the first phase of a wider project to modernise many parts... plus