More green fuel for pallet distribution network 
The European logistics network Astre is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% this year compared to 2023. It has therefore decided to use lower-emission fuels for all daily commuter journeys in its Palet System distribution network. The vehicles will be... plus
Militzer & Münch invests in Indonesia
The logistics company based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, has acquired shares in an international logistics service provider in Indonesia. The company has been operating under the name PT. Militzer and Muench Indonesia since 1 May 2024. In addition to a 6,000 sqm warehouse... plus
Swedish intermodal service launched
The new train in Sweden connects Gothenburg, Eskilstuna and Umea. TX Logistik (part of Mercitalia) will operate the new route with two round trips per week and 32 loading units per train. In addition to all types of cranable trailers, non-cranable semi-trailers can also be... plus
25 new trucks will cut CO2 by 79%
The Northern Ireland-based refrigerated haulage business McCulla has secured GBP 3.1 million (EUR million) in funds from Lombard, a vehicle finance company, for the addition of 25 new trucks to its fleet. The investment includes eleven vehicles powered by biogas, contributing to... plus
US forwarder augments hub network
Road One Intermodal Logistics is building a new distribution and transload facility in Summerville, South Carolina, USA, near the port of Charleston. The site will become operational in two phases, with a 35,750 sqm facility and 52 sqm of trailer and container parking to be... plus
Berne aide Domodossola 
La Suisse soutient la construction d’un terminal de transbordement pour le trafic combiné. Dans le cadre du transfert de trafic vers le transport ferroviaire transalpin (cf. ITJ 17-18/2024, page 19), l’Office fédéral des Transports (OFT) contribue à hauteur de 38,8 M. de CHF à... plus
Investments despite shrinking volumes
In 2023, the Swiss Hupac Group transported around 975,000 road consignments or 1,866,000 teu in combined road/rail and seaport hinterland transport - 11.7% less than in the previous year. This negative development is mainly due to the economic slump in Europe, the war in Ukraine... plus
Charging 96 EV trucks simultaneously
Prologis and Performance Team, a Maersk company, have launched the Southern California’s largest heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging site, located near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in the USA. The Denker charging depot is powered by the country’s largest EV... plus
Port-rail service launched in Sydney
The new train, introduced by DP World, connects the Stockland’s Yennora Intermodal Terminal in the suburb of Sydney with Port Botany. The twice daily port-rail service along DP World’s own line is expected to manage an annual rail capacity of 160,000 20-ft cargo shipping... plus
75% of logisticians focus on sustainability
Every second transport and logistics company currently rates the risk of suffering financial losses due to the effects of climate change as medium to high, according to a survey conducted by the Logistics Hall of Fame in partnership with Schunck Group. For this reason, three... plus