More and more CNG and LNG trucks in Europe 
Trucks powered by CNG (compressed natural gas) or LNG (liquefied natural gas) emit up to 15% less CO2 than Euro 6 diesel trucks. With biogas, they are almost climate-neutral. Overall, 14,191 CNG trucks were deployed in the EU and the EFTA states of Iceland, Norway and... plus
Texas terminal connected to US class I rails
Iron Horse Terminals (IHT) has opened its Beaumont rail terminal in Texas (USA). The final step in the construction was the connection of the facility to the Houston Rail Line served by Union Pacific (UP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). This dual served terminal is... plus
More men for Cape Town
South African state-owned port operator Transnet is deploying further staff to its container and multipurpose terminals at the Port of Cape Town. Backlogs caused by the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in reduced activities, with the container terminal operating at 60% of... plus
Drugs before Independence Day
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized more than 345 kg of khat from Nigeria at Washington IAD. Officers initially examined two shipments after they arrived as air cargo aboard an Etihad Airways flight from the UAE. The shipments, manifested as clothing... plus
New cranes at Regensburg
The intermodal operator Bayernhafen, Germany, is enhancing its equipment. As the largest freight transport and cargo handling hub in all of Bavaria, Regensburg is the chosen location of the company that has five more inland port locations: Aschaffenburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Roth... plus
Hong Kong Airport appoints executive director
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has appointed Julian Lee as executive director finance effective 3 July. Reporting to the AA’s CEO, Fred Lam, Lee will be a key member of the senior management team. He will head the finance division, leading the financial accounting... plus
Walden finalises acquisition of Movianto
Walden (formerly EHDH) has completed the acquisition of Movianto, thereby becoming one of Europe's largest providers of transport and logistics services for the pharmaceutical sector. Stéphane Baudry, chairman and CEO of Walden, is the majority shareholder of the new group.... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In 1952 Albert Einstein received the offer to become president of Israel. He refused. plus
Hupac terminal to handle 740 m long trains
A new digital interlocking system was recently introduced at the Busto Arsizio-Gallarate terminal near Milan in Italy. The computerised system manages all trains entering and leaving the terminal in the direction of Gallarate station. The new technology will allow the... plus
Supporting South Korea's small and medium exporters
The global express transportation company Fedex Express, a subsidiary of Fedex Corp., has signed an alliance programme with Incheon Main Customs to provide discounted international shipping rates for small and medium-sized enterprises. This alliance programme addresses 130... plus