Certifications and talks in Hamburg 
The Altenwerder container terminal operated by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) in Hamburg has further reduced its carbon emissions. TÜV Nord, which certified the facility’s climate neutrality for the first time in 2019, has now reconfirmed its rating. The terminal operator... plus
Transport solution for alcoholic beverages
Astre, a transport network with a main focus on the Iberian Peninsula, has launched “Astre wine & spirit“, a service for alcoholic beverages. The network offers customers its employees’ expertise in transportation, customs clearance and supply chain processes. For... plus
Promotion at Shanghai Renaissance
As part of a strengthening of its team in Shanghai, the Shanghai Renaissance International Transportation Company (Rensha) – which is part of the Hong Kong-based U-Freight Group - has promoted Lily Tao to vice general manager. For the past decade she had been assistant to... plus
Green light for dredging at Rijeka
In the Croatian Port of Rijeka, a contract for the dredging of the south berth at Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) has been signed. The works, an investment of HRK 78 million (EUR 10.3 million) also supported by European for the project (POR2CORE-AGCT dredging), will... plus
UTLC-ERA: almost 20 mail trains so far
Mail sent from China to Europe has become a new source of traffic growth for UTLC ERA. In April 2020, the first few full-length mail container trains set off on their scheduled runs between China and Europe. Since then, 16 mail trains in total have passed through UTLC ERA’s... plus
Two new distribution hubs in Western Sydney
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has announced that two of its corporate members, Qube Holdings and Woolworths Group, plan to invest in two distribution centres at the Moorebank Logistics Park in Western Sydney. Subject to NSW government planning approvals, the... plus
Munich: new +8,000 sqm cargo facility
Munich airport and DHL Express Germany have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building which will be built on the site currently occupied by the car parks P 80 and P 80 West. DHL Express will plan, build, and operate the EUR 70 million investment on... plus
Back on Hong Kong maritime and port board
Edward Liu, Hill Dickinson counsel in Hong Kong, has been reappointed by the secretary for transport and housing as a co-opted member of the Hong Kong maritime and port board (HKMPB), the advisory body of the transport and housing bureau of the HKSAR government, and will serve... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
There are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the known universe. plus
Barcelona–Madrid service with LNG vehicles
As part of its strategy to develop distribution services and its national network, Arcese in Spain has launched a new daily service connecting Barcelona and Madrid with a 24-hour transit time. The door-to-door service is available for all types of goods, offering collection and... plus