Faster connections to Greece and Turkey 
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has set up a new subsidiary in Belgrade, thus adding Serbia as the 13th country to its network of sustainable railfreight services relying on its own staff and locomotives. Rail Cargo Carrier – Southeast will focus on transit services between Turkey... plus
Solar energy for intermodal terminal in Birrfeld
Bertschi, a specialist for intermodal chemical logistics, is investing in solar energy for its hub in Birrfeld, Switzerland, where the group operates a central rail terminal for container handling between road and rail. The site is also home to a multi-story office building, a... plus
Latvian carrier expands to Estonia
LDZ Cargo has received the European safety certificate to carry out transport services in Estonia. The Latvian carrier has also signed an agreement on the use of infrastructure with Estonian railway company Eesti Raudtee. The first cargo transport on Estonian territory was... plus
Flatbed operator adds zero-emissions equipment
USA-based PGT Trucking has purchased its first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-truck. With the new vehicle, the forwarder becomes the first flatbed trucking company to actively expand its fleet with zero-emissions equipment. PGT will immediately utilise the Nikola... plus
TKN now operated by Swiss intermodal specialist
Hupac has acquired the operations of the German terminal Köln Nord (TKN) from HGK Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln. The take-over is the result of a tender initiated by HGK, in which Hupac was awarded the contract. The Hupac Group operates numerous terminals in Europe, either under... plus
Joining forces to strengthen trimodal services
Luxemburg-based multimodal operator CFL has acquired a stake in the Luxport Group to diversify its freight activities, such as river transport or bulk product logistics. This structural cooperation aims to promote synergies between the freight services offered by the two... plus
Expanding operation to 32 railroads in USA
Patriot Rail has completed the acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad (DSRR). The short line railroad operates 65 km of track in Louisiana along its two lines. It serves two port facilities – Lake Providence Port and Madison Parish Port – located on the Mississippi River.... plus
New vehicle for learner drivers
The Swiss truck driving school Reto Derungs has been using Renault trucks for its training courses in Domat/Ems for almost eight years. It recently put a new training vehicle from the French truck manufacturer into operation. The T460 is equipped for learner drivers and... plus
Zoom sur le corridor du milieu 
Entretien avec Nikolaus Kohler, regional manager Moyen-Orient et Asie centrale de Militzer & Münch. Le corridor du milieu est sur toutes les lèvres. Les difficultés sur ces routes ne cessent pourtant pas: toutes les voies de transport ne sont pas aménagées et il faut en outre... plus
Observer puis agir
En conversation avec Manuel Scortegagna of Scortrans. Pour le logisticien Scortrans, fondé en 1989 à Vicence, l’homme est au centre de l’attention. Lors d’un entretien avec l’ITJ, le directeur gérant a insisté sur ce fait. plus