More trains for Trans-Sib 
Russian Railways (RZD) is increasing the number of transit container trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway, on the Maersk AE19 transcontinental service. The service connects the Russian ports of St. Petersburg and Vostochny by rail. Container trains towards the East will now... plus
Record truck investments in Hungary
Despite the pandemic, Waberer’s International is pressing ahead with one of its biggest investments ever. The Hungarian haulier is modernising its fleet by ordering the latest Volvo and Renault truck models for HUF 12 billion (EUR 33 million). Such a record breaking... plus
New logistics complex in Samara
The Tolyatti Logistics Complex "Modul" has just come on stream in Russia’s Samara region, Russia. The facility is run by a joint venture of Kuibyshev Azot and Modul, one of the country’s major transport and logistics companies. Within the new regional logistics... plus
ANA also finds drone partner from abroad
After Japan Airlines announced plans to partner with the urban drone logistics provider Matternet, ANA Holdings, the parent of Japan's biggest airline All Nippon Airways, is collaborating with German drone manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter to accelerate the... plus
Carbon neutral transport in 2024?
Finnish Meriaura Group has started the preparation and design of a transport concept that targets 100% carbon neutrality. The concept is based on hybrid propulsion that combines sustainably produced bio-oil and battery technology. Another aim is to automate the cargo handling... plus
LNG-trucks for carmaker
A new fleet of trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping to drive sustainable logistics at MINI Plant Oxford, UK. 18 LNG trucks from Imperial have now hit the road, transporting parts and components from suppliers on 15 different routes across the UK to the home... plus
Menzel to lead German business
Trans Global Projects Group (TGP), an international project logistics management company headquartered in Kent, UK, has named Andreas Menzel managing director for its German subsidiaries Trans Global Projects and Natco, effective immediately. Menzel brings over 16 years of... plus
Tandem for ACS France
Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed a new management team as part of its long-term strategy to grow its business in France. Former director of ACS’s office in Switzerland Alexandre Busila has been appointed CEO of ACS France, while Loubna Tagmi has been promoted to work... plus
Baltic exchange audited and approved
Since the Wirecard scandal, reliable auditing has become a major issue. Now Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has carried out the first annual audit to test the design and operating effectiveness of the Baltic Exchange’s controls for its market benchmark services. The 73-page report... plus
More rail links to Japan and China
Nurminen's train service has been transporting cargo from Helsinki in Finland and Narvik in Norway to various destinations in China and back. Due to the currently booming demand for such services, the company is now expanding its rail routes to Japan. The last train from... plus