UPS renews GDP certificates 
For its network in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), UPS has again been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate by the Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen (German association for the certification of management... plus
Le fondateur se retire 
Fortes turbulences pour un groupe aérien russe après les sanctions. La société russe Volga-Dnepr Group se heurte à des problèmes considérables en raison des sanctions appliquées depuis l’agression russe contre l’Ukraine. Elle se sépare maintenant de son patron et de la moitié... plus
Hupac to launch transshipment terminal in Poland
The Swiss combined transport operator Hupac now opened the new transhipment terminal in Brwinów Poland, located about 25 km southwest of Warsaw. The facility is intended to support the sustainable exchange of goods in Central and Eastern Europe and boost the expansion of... plus
Driver shortage continues to increase
In its latest European report, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) says that commercial driver shortages continue to plague Europe’s mobility. In Europe, up to 425,000 truck driver positions, or 10% of the total, remained unfilled in 2021, forecast to jump to 14% by... plus
More agricultural transports to China
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) have decided to strengthen their cooperation in the international rail and multimodal transport sector. The member states Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia signed an agreement to this effect at the Eastern Forum in Vladivostok... plus
Dteq installs new management
Hagen Hennig (pictured left) is taking over the role of technical director transport engineering solutions (Dteq) while Boris Dykiert (right) is remain commercial director. Dteq. Hennig and Dykiert have both been with Dteq for many years, so a smooth transition will be assured.... plus
New Orca generation on the attack
Heavy lift and project cargo carriers the German SAL Heavy Lift and Dutch Jumbo Shipping have inked agreements for four newbuilds and two optional new generation heavy lift vessels. The vessels will be built at the Wuhu Shipyard in China. SAL Hea vy Lift and its partner Jumbo... plus
Curaçao Airport Partners welcomes Jonny Andersen
The shareholders of Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP) have named Jonny Andersen the new CEO of CAP, effective 1 September 2022. During his career, Andersen has worked as CEO at Kenya airports authority in Kenya, as director national airports at Avinor in Norway, and senior vice... plus
Teesside Airport opens cargo handling facility
Teesside International Airport has officially opened a new GBP 2.5 million cargo handling facility. The purpose-built 1,951 sqm hangar provides modern security screening technology, as well as handling, freight-forwarding, customs clearage and storage. The facility can also... plus
Mining company to test fossil-free ore transport
Mining company Kaunis Iron is investing in green iron ore transports. In partnership with Volvo Trucks, it will test heavy electric trucks of 74 t in a unique project. Kaunis Iron has earmarked SEK 0.5 billion (EUR 46,500) for the acquisition of new electric trucks. Today,... plus