New semitrailer saves money 

At the company Bubi Transport in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, a small semitrailer is now in full swing. “With this truck we save a significant amount in heavy goods vehicle tolls compared to using a conventional two-axle semitrailer,” says driver Josip Bekic. With a total... plus
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Best practices for safety in container handling 

All for one and one for all! In an attempt to improve safety, reduce injuries and equipment damage as well as minimising business disruption at ports and terminals worldwide, PEMA, TT Club and ICHCA International have joined forces to make available information to promote... plus
Scannell Properties buys first real estate in Germany 

The American real estate development and investment company Scannell Properties has reached a milestone in its European expansion strategy by acquiring a first 150,000 sqm development area in Germany. The site in Kitzingen (Bavaria) is centrally located and well-connected to the... plus
Transuniverse Forwarding wins third Nitto award 

The Belgian groupage company Transuniverse Forwarding has been honoured for the third year in a row by the Japanese group Nitto for its performance in on-time delivery and customer service. Nitto has its largest production facility in the Emea zone in Genk (Belgium).... plus
Virgins with more capacity to Asia, Africa and USA 

In exactly four months’ time, commencing on 29 March 2020, Virgin Atlantic’s new summer schedule will give cargo customers more capacity on prime routes to India, Africa and the USA. The carrier is introducing a second daily service between London (UK) and Delhi (India), which,... plus
Hupac introduces new East-West solution via Kaliningrad 

The Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has launched a new multimodal connection between Germany and Russia, CIS countries and the Far East. The service is performed in cooperation with ERS Railways and Mann Lines. The central element of the service is the link via the port of... plus
Ports continue to grow more than last year, says Drewry 

Drewry has just published the current update of its Container Port Throughput Indices. According to the figures reported by the London-based maritime consultancy, the global port throughput index in September 2019 was 2.4 points (1.9%) higher than the September 2018 level and... plus
Désirée Baer to become CEO of SBB Cargo 

In March 2020, Désirée Baer will take over the helm at SBB Cargo, after a month’s induction period. She has a degree in business studies from St. Gall University (HSG) and has been serving as CEO of Securitrans Public Transport Security since 2017. This company has almost 1,000... plus
24plus integrates Zufall hubs into its network 

The Germany-based Zufall logistics group plans to integrate its three locations - Nohra (Thuringia), Haiger and Fulda (both in Hesse) - into the 24plus network by the end of 2019. The cooperation with 24plus will focus on deliveries and procurement logistics in the relevant... plus