Torrestir joins European network 
The Portuguese company Torrestir, which among other things can rely on a fleet of about 1,600 company-owned trucks including drivers, will join the European network Cargo Line in its own country as from February 2023. In return, the owner-operated company will use the... plus
Mixed results for Strasbourg in 2022
The Ports de Strasbourg (PAS) on the Rhine saw its throughput dropping to 7.6 million t in 2022 compared to 2021. Overall results were affected by a 8.9 % decline in river traffic, due to low water periods in the summer and the impact of the war in Ukraine, which led to a... plus
Fiata welcomes new vice chairs for CAI and REU
Fiata has elected Samir J. Shah and Tomas Arvidsson as Customs Affairs Institute (CAI) and Region Europe (REU) vice chairmen, respectively. Shah is a past chairman and advisor to FFFAI - Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India - and managing committee member... plus
Extension in Emmerich
Logistics services provider Fiege has added 32,000 sqm of logistics space to its location in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany. The site lies on the Rhine near the German-Dutch border and in the immediate vicinity of the Emmerich container port. The first construction phase with an... plus
ECS Group expands training portfolio
Professional training and life-long-learning are a winning combination for a successful career in business. That's why "Discover", the in-house training platform of ECS Group launched in September 2020, now offers over 50 digital training modules and a solid knowledge... plus
Ordering fifteen new units in three months
Grimaldi has extended the agreement that try Holdings CMI) in late October 2022. In addition to the construction of five new PCTC (pure car & truck carrier) vessels, the group has exercised the option for another five units. With this extension, the Neapolitan company... plus
Sandrine Laurent promoted to secretary general
Sandrine Laurent joined Dunkerque-Port in March 2022 as director of human resources. She has now been promoted to secretary general. She will be in charge of CSR policy, legal affairs and the quality approach, and will also oversee Dunkerque-Port's governance bodies. Laurent... plus
LNG trucks help reduce carbon emissions
Arla Foods has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FM LNG 6x2 tractor units. The UK’s biggest dairy cooperative currently views bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) as the best option to improve the sustainability of its commercial vehicle fleet. The FM LNG benefits from Volvo’s... plus
Une situation qui demande du souffle 
Un GSSA prévoit une reprise du fret aérien au deuxième trimestre ou au deuxième semestre. Après une haute saison qui n’en était pas une, le secteur du fret aérien fait face à un avenir incertain. Andrius Antanaitis, responsable du développement commercial en Europe chez Strike... plus
More investment in London's rail infrastructure
DP World is investing GPB 12 million (EUR 13.6 million) investment in two new rail mounted gantry (RMG) cranes at London Gateway. The cranes will be used for the quick, safe and automated handling of containers. They are expected to increase rail capacity at London Gateway by... plus