2020 tonnage already surpassed 
Girteka Logistics’ rail capacity continues to grow. In 2020, the Lithuanian haulier carried twice as many trailers on its intermodal rail network than in 2019. By the middle of this year, the company has already surpassed the tonnage of 2020. Thus, the logistics provider is... plus
VTG’s CEO to step down after 17 years
Heiko Fischer, current CEO of the German international wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG, headquartered in Hamburg, will step down from his duties as chairman of the executive board on 30 June 2021, but will retain close ties to VTG as senior advisor for activities,... plus
More intermodal services in APR countries
Fesco and NFC Logistics have joined forces to develop intermodal transport services to the Asia-Pacific region. The companies have agreed to cooperate in the transportation of various cargoes from Russia to countries in this region using Fesco’s extensive network of sea and rail... plus
Two big Gulf carriers also go for "Releye"
After United Cargo earlier this month, two Gulf carriers have also approved the use of Envirotainer's new "Releye" container. Customers across the global network operated by Emirates Skycargo, the freight division of Dubai-based Emirates airline, can now utilise the... plus
Brexit logistics - in British eyes
Six months after the actual implementation of Brexit, driver shortages remain the single biggest crisis in the haulage industry, according to the Road Haulage Association. The current shortage, which affects both HGV drivers and drivers of small vans, is due to two main reasons.... plus
Record month for port of Virginia
In May the US east coast port of Virginia, whose activities centre on Hampton Roads harbour, set a new record for a single month when it handled almost 315,000 teu, a 56% rise that saw it surpass the previous record by almost 30,000 teu. A call from the 16,000 teu ‘CMA CGM... plus
Scottish JBT Distribution taken over
Menzies Distribution has acquired JBT Distribution (JBT), a Scottish logistics business with a yearly turnover of about of GBT 23 million. In total, 200 vehicles and six operating sites changed hands. Based in Bathgate, West Lothian, with further depots in Aberdeen,... plus
SAL supports Sela
SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Sela, a Saudi Arabian events management company operating worldwide, has signed an agreement to provide ground handling services at main airports to support the organisation of Sela’s seasonal entertainment events and activities, especially the... plus
Reopening routes for freight traffic
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is reactivating 20 lines, with 245 km of track, for rail operations in Germany. These lines are the first batch of previously closed routes which are to be reopened to passenger or freight traffic in future. In recent months, a team of DB experts has... plus
HL orders ULCVs
The German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd recently finalised an order for another six 23,500 teu ultra-large containerships, bringing the number of ULCVs in the carrier’s pipeline to twelve. The move “won’t provide immediate relief for the current capacity shortage,” the line said,... plus