"Curiosity of the Day" 
The sun gives off more energy in one second than the entire human race has consumed since the dawn of civilisation. plus
A cross-industry project to measure emissions 
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG), the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and original equipment manufacturers will be working together in a cross-industry project to create a standard methodology for calculating and reporting on automotive... plus
Port Vell's transformation plans until 2024
More than EUR 86 million will be invested in public-private projects in the Port of Barcelona's Old Port, or Port Vell, in the upcoming months. Seventeen separate undertakings have been defined that will transform the city-port area from 2023 to 2024. This initial phase is just... plus
Fiata committed to “navigating uncertainty”
The role of the freight forwarder in the supply chain is changing as quickly as the world itself. In Geneva, the traditional strategic ‘Fiata HQ Meeting’ of the year was introduced with a press conference hosted by president Ivan Petrov, director general Stéphane Graber and... plus
Easy booking for rail and intermodal services
The Austrian-based ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is joining Transporeon and integrating its offerings and services on the transportation management platform. Customers will have access to a fully integrated modus operandi for rail and intermodal transports as part of the end-to-end... plus
Bluebird Nordic to apply for AOC in Slovakia
Bluebird Nordic, an Icelandic ACMI leasing and cargo airline, is planning to obtain an air operator certificate (AOC) in Slovakia to expand its operations in Europe. The company’s decision comes as a strategic move to enter new and prominent markets. “Slovakia is ideally... plus
Record number of ships at the Suez Canal
One week ago, on 13 March 2023, Adm. Ossama Rabiee, chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, announced that navigation through the Canal had reached the highest number in terms of daily transits: 107 vessels (25 container ships, 28 bulk carriers, 33 tankers, six car carriers, and... plus
Budapest Airport celebrates collaboration
Budapest Airport hosted its 14th Annual Gala, celebrating the close collaboration of partnerships which have enabled the airport to remain performant in 2022. Several awards were presented during the ceremony. Turkish Cargo won the prize in the category "Best developing... plus
Smartphone app to replace plastic card
The so-called “Brummi Card”, which truck drivers can obtain from the German Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL), is going digital in cooperation with the Autobahn Tank & Rast Group and Trusted Carrier: the bonus card, previously issued in cheque... plus
Market for work textiles booming
Velilla Group will open the largest logistics centre for work textiles in Spain in 2024. The multinational family-owned company is planning to double the size of its facility in Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha. The group currently runs a 56,000 sqm logistics centre where more... plus