Zurich to host Logistics & Distribution trade fair 
The Logistics & Distribution trade fair will take place at the Zurich Exhibition Centre (Switzerland) on 10 and 11 April. It acts as a meeting place for all those involved in intralogistics, distribution, e-logistics, transport and material handling. The event will reveal... plus
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Port and rail carrier strengthen hinterland transport
A letter of intent has been signed between the port of Rijeka (Croatia) and the Austria-based OeBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG). The aim is to step up the transfer of traffic from road to rail to achieve a sustainable increase in freight volumes to and from the port. RCG currently... plus
Multimodal à Abu Dhabi
Ce sont simultanément trois visions qui sont traduites dans les faits dans l’émirat d’Abu Dhabi. Là où le rail était traité jusqu’ici en parent pauvre, il est censé devenir un outil essentiel du développement économique et social. plus
New digital tool for the port of Strasbourg
Strasbourg now relies on Vigsiesip to organise and administer ship stopovers. The digital port information system was developed by Bordeaux Port Atlantique and is already deployed in 15 major maritime ports (MPGs) and French decentralised ports. However, the use of the... plus
Brussels and Montevideo set up pharma lane
To continue to share know-how and best practices and to develop new pharma certified lanes, Brussels airport and the MVD free airport of Montevideo have signed a memorandum of understanding that formalises their relationship of friendship and cooperation. Given that both... plus
Volker Möller appointed sales manager for Opheo
Volker Möller has been appointed head of sales for the Opheo segment of the software company initions. He will be responsible for the operative expansion and strategic development of all sales activities concerning the Opheo transport management programme. “Volker Möller has... plus
Green light for turning assistant
Germany has given the green light for the first trucks with turning assistants eligible for the national funding programme to be deployed on the country’s road network. So far three manufacturers have applied for a general operating licence. Two of these applications have... plus
Merger with brakes manufacturer
ZF Friedrichshafen (Germany) has signed a binding agreement to take over Wabco, a USA-based supplier of safety and control systems for commercial vehicles, for the price of around EUR 6.2 billion. The merger will give ZF an opportunity to add braking systems to its range of... plus
Elvis fosters warehousing
Elvis, the association of freight forwarders, intends to push ahead with its “ware.house” project. The enhanced version of the members’ platform “blue.net” will be put online in May this year. The portal comprises a search and offer platform for warehousing facilities and a... plus