Pharma.Aero welcomes logistics partner 
The association Pharma.Aero's vision is to ensure a reliable end-to-end air transportation of pharmaceutical cargo by involving all industry stakeholders across the pharma air supply chain. The non-profit organisation with headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, is, amongst... plus
Energy transition in the Port of Barcelona
The port of Barcelona and its terminals are already involved in the energy transition, and in 2020 the 14 terminals invested around EUR 1.6 million in projects to decarbonise operations, reduce emissions and generate renewable energy. The port subsidised these endeavours... plus
Better rail links between China and Ukraine
DHL, Ukrainian Railways and its logistics division CTS Liski have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the organisation of container trains, the acquisition of additional cargo and the geographic expansion of their transport services. With a population of 40... plus
Port of Duisburg set to test 5G
Duisport, the city of Duisburg and the University of Duisburg-Essen are applying for funding from the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia to set up a 5G test field in the inland port of Duisburg. The joint project, called '5G.Logport Duisburg', aims to develop digital... plus
Modernising a hub on a modular basis
Lufthansa Cargo will further develop and renew the logistics centre at its home hub in Frankfurt on a modular basis. The German air cargo carrier’s supervisory board has approved investment in a comprehensive infrastructure programme. The complete modernisation has already been... plus
Fast trains between Western Europe and Romania
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has introduced a shuttle service on the axis between Romania and Western Europe. The train promises fast transit times and a wide range of network options. The new shuttle runs between the Ploiesti terminal near Bucharest (Romania) and... plus
2,250 trucks ordered in one fell swoop
Scania Great Britain has won a major order for a minimum of 2,250 trucks from Consortium Purchasing, an operation led by William Stobart, executive chairman of GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions, which owns Eddie Stobart, The Pallet Network, iForce etc., and Allan Jenkinson, owner of... plus
Ullah succeeds Wiedmann
At its first digitally organised assembly of delegates on 15 January 2021, the BME (German Federal association for supply chain management, procurement and logistics) elected a new board of directors: Gundula Ullah (line manager procurement at the Funke Mediengruppe, Essen) will... plus
Setting sails in the Baltic Sea
Norsepower has installed two 35 m tall Rotor Sailson Sea-Cargo units in Finland. Vessels that have to negotiate height restricted routes can benefit from this fuel and emissions-saving solution. According to the analysis conducted by the two partner companies, the... plus
Polar Speed for vaccine spread
A new 31,000 sqm healthcare logistics facility has opened in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Polar Speed, a subsidiary of UPS, is expanding. The new hub will create faster and more efficient logistics support for Polar Speed to also help address the increasing need for last-mile... plus