Sun energy to power Metrans locos 
The subsidiary of the German Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is taking the next step on its way to sustainable rail logistics. The intermodal operator has integrated a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system into its own energy mix in Bimöhlen, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany).... plus
Robots for zero-emission deliveries in Helsinki
A pilot project on new urban logistics has begun in Helsinki: a local distribution hub opened at the Ruoholahti Shopping Centre in the Finnish capital last week. Here, customers can send or pick up a package at the DHL Express service point and all local residents can have their... plus
From Shanghai to Italy
Raben Group’s Italian business has expanded its portfolio of air and sea transport offerings with new import routes connecting China with Italy. The company now provides consolidated air import services from Shanghai to Milan Malpensa, having scheduled two flights per week for... plus
Integrating data-based catalogue orders
Shipnet, a maritime technology business based in Norway, has adopted an initiative to drive data-based and transparent catalogue ordering within the maritime supply industry. The integration of Source2Sea's "Punch Out" allows users to access Source2Sea’s... plus
BGL demands quick strategy for drive turnaround
At their last meeting, the EU’s transport ministers were not able to agree on the council’s position regarding the directive on the dimensions and weights of trucks. An agreement could have made a significant contribution to climate protection and vehicle efficiency gains,... plus
Eurogate Poland picks air department manager
Jakub Skierczyński joins Eurogate Poland with his expertise in the airfreight industry, having held various operational and managerial positions throughout his career. "With his extensive background in air operations, logistics processes, key account management, and... plus
Une transition sans faute 
Visite du nouveau site d’entreposage de Nova Traffic à Embrach. L’année dernière, Daniel Stein, CEO de Nova Traffic basée à Kloten, prévoyait avec plaisir l’emménagement dans le nouvel entrepôt de l’entreprise à Embrach (cf. ITJ 27-30/2023, page 18). Récemment, il a annoncé la... plus
China–Hungary air cargo route launched
A new international air cargo route linking Ezhou Huahu airport in Central China's Hubei province with the Hungarian capital Budapest was launched on Monday, according to the Chinese state press agency Xinhua. The Ezhou–Budapest cargo route is the first air cargo route... plus
Additional locos for north-south axis
In Switzerland, the leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP) has handed over the first of three ordered Euro9000 locomotives to Rail Care. Rail Care offers transport solutions for its parent company, the Swiss retail group Coop, and for third-party customers. The first... plus
Hanna succeeds Summers
London Gatwick-based Air Charter Service has promoted Elie Hanna to the role of CEO of ACS Dubai, where he will oversee the company’s growth strategy in the Middle East. Chris Leach, chairman of the global aircraft charter broker: "Elie Hanna has enjoyed huge success... plus