More incentives for climate protection ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The German association of freight forwarders and logistics operators (DSLV) has called for a comprehensive funding strategy to boost the logistics industry’s already substantial efforts to achieve sustainable CO2 reductions under conditions that are economically acceptable.... plus
New home delivery rail service in Italy ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Rhenus Logistics Italy has recently completed its first home delivery transport by train from northern Italy to the Campania region. The transport marks the start of the official addition of this weekly service to the Rhenus portfolio in Italy. The first overnight train... plus
Express service provider relies on Swiss railways ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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DPD Switzerland and SBB Cargo have completed a four-week trial period for the transport of tires and empty swap bodies. The pilot was so successful that DPD wants to shift cargo regularly from the roads to the railways as from autumn 2019. As from 2020, the company also... plus
Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The European road transport arm of Imperial Logistics has significantly increased its business with Dutch car manufacturer VDL Nedcar, following a renewal of its previous contract to operate trailers carrying automotive components between the company’s plant at Born... plus
Knapen and Krone combine their strengths ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Krone Nutzfahrzeug group (Germany) is taking over 100% of the shares of the Dutch Knapen group. Krone and Knapen have signed a contract to this effect. As a key player in the European market for moving-floor trailers, Kapen Trailers is now part of the Krone group,... plus
Speeding up rail transports to Romania ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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A new railfreight shuttle allows DB Cargo to offer faster deliveries to Romania and expand its single wagonload network. The new service from Ruhr region and northern Germany to Craiova in Romania takes three days in each direction. In addition, this regular direct... plus
Gaining a strong presence in Bangladesh ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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DB Schenker, which is present at 2,000 sites in more than 130 countries, has founded a new subsidiary in Bangladesh. As a local entity within the Indian cluster organisation, Schenker Logistics Bangladesh offers the full range of the global freight forwarder’s portfolio.... plus
Boosting the development of Europe's railways ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Europe’s railway research and innovation specialists are showing a strong interest in deepening their collaboration, as the 2019 Shift2Rail call for proposals prompts requests for R&I funding worth EUR 76.8 million. Following its 2019 call, the Shift2Rail joint... plus
Fourteen new trucks to operate across the UK ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Keltbray Group has taken delivery of fourteen new Volvo FMX rigids. Three Volvo FH tractor units and one FH16 four-axle heavy haulage tractor unit will soon follow this group. The entire FMX fleet is l powered by Volvo D11K engines with a maximum power output of 410hp.... plus
Regular weekly train connects Russia and China ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Russia-based Fesco has expanded its network of overland export routes and launched a regular container train from Krasnoyarsk (Russia) to Beijing (China) via the Grodekovo (Primorsky Krai) / Sunfeihe (China) border check point. The route is served on a weekly basis. The... plus