APM: more equipment for Valencia terminal 
The operator has commissioned eleven new Terberg YT223 terminal tractors for container handling. They are new generation vehicles, complying with current European Union emissions regulations. The EUR 3.6 million investment plan for APM Terminals Valencia (Spain) also... plus
DHL Express: new gateway facility in Helsinki
DHL Express Finland is building a logistics centre to serve international air express transports at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. DHL Express’ total investment in new premises and technology in the Aviapolis area is around EUR 100 million for the entire lease period. Once... plus
ACT: operations command centre now online
Aqaba Container Terminal’s (ACT) new operations command centre was recently inaugured by H.E. chief commissioner Al Fayez. At the ceremony, guests and management staff were given the opportunity to observe ACT's handling operations. A cell model is integrated into the port,... plus
Tanja Dreilich to leave HHLA
The supervisory board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) and Tanja Dreilich have agreed by mutual consent that Dreilich will leave the company at the end of 2023. She will resign as a member of the executive board with effect from 30 June 2023 to pursue new professional... plus
Integrated facility triples mail sorting capacity
In response to a rapid growth in parcel volumes, NBT Norway has decided to make a strategic investment in its mail production facility. The investment will exceed EUR 3 million and will add efficiency to meet customer demands, NBT said. The new parcel centre, currently under... plus
Trialling new hydrogen fuel cell truck
Ceva Logistics is preparing to test one of the first heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trucks on the market in partnership with Toyota Motor Europe (TME). The prototype truck will operate under a five-year contract, decarbonising TME’s supply chain while also providing... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A young man once considered himself wise because he knew many wise men. The philosopher Democritus is said to have replied: “Even though I know many rich people, this has not made me rich.” plus
Urban river logistics project in Mulhouse
Mulhouse in Alsace (France) has launched a project to rethink urban river logistics from the Rhine to the city centre: Urban Logistic Solutions (ULS) was chosen to propose a low-carbon local delivery solution combining river transport and electrically assisted bicycles with... plus
Now also flights from Rome to Tel Aviv
Poste Air Cargo has launched a scheduled service from Rome (FCO) via Larnaca to Tel Aviv. The service, which operates every Sunday, complements the Italian Post's existing direct flight from Milan (MXP) to the Israeli metropolis and adds the port city of Larnaca (Cyprus) to its... plus
IDS celebrates 20 years of its central hub
IDS Logistik is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of its central hub in Neuenstein near Bad Hersfeld in Hesse. The IDS hub started in 2003, transhipping 280 t of cargo every night, today it averages 800 t, at peak times over 1,200 t. In Germany’s geographical... plus