Maximum toll is legal 
The Federal Office for Goods Transport (FOPH) in Germany is allowed to assume the least favourable emission class (EURO 0) when levying tolls on trucks with manipulated exhaust systems, unless the toll payer proves that the exhaust system functioned properly or that it was a... more
Takeover in Hong Kong
Kerry Logistics (KLN) has acquired of a majority stake in Pro-Med Technology, a supplier of rehabilitation equipment based in Hong Kong. Prod-Med serves hospitals and residential care homes in Hong Kong, as well as providing consumer goods for elderly care. This move will... more
Regular train to link Southern France and Germany
The Dutch-German Joint Venture DFDS/Prime Rail is starting a new railway service from Sete in France to Cologne in Germany. The company plans to run three round trips in the near future. DFDS / Prime Rail will provide the clients of DFDS with an alternative route from Turkey... more
Emirates: daily service to Tel Aviv from 23 June
Emirates has confirmed that it will be commencing daily services to Tel Aviv from 23 June 2022. It will operate its three-class B777-300ER on the route. The new service to Tel Aviv will offer 20 t of cargo capacity on each flight, providing channels for Israeli businesses... more
For more city logistics in Paris
The French RATP group is continuing to develop its RATP Logistics offer via its subsidiary RATP Solutions Ville. Amazon and Ecolotrans are going to invest in two new RATP sites located close to Paris: the Charlebourg centre (300 sqm) in La Garenne-Colombes and the Châtillon –... more
How bad is the situation in Shenzhen?
In its recent analysis, Chicago-based software developer and intelligence provider Four Kites reports that China’s zero-Covid policy is having a severe impact on the supply chains across the country. At Shenzhen, normally the country’s second busiest port, a trend of sharply... more
American P&I Club: major changes at the helm
On 1 August 2022, Joe Hughes will stand down from his role as CEO of Shipowners Claims Bureau (SCB), the managers of the American P&I Club, after 27 years of service. Dorothea Ioannou, currently deputy chief operating officer of SCB, will succeed Hughes as CEO from that... more
Albatros-Express improves hinterland connections
TFG Transfracht is expanding its Albatros Express services in Germany as of 11 April 2022. The train will offer two more departures to the German sea ports to both the Dortmund and Frankfurt routes, bringing the number of runs from Frankfurt to the seaports up to twelve. The... more
Breaking ground in Rayong, Thailand
With its partner Ratanakorn Asset Management, the FLS Group recently broke ground on its new supply chain centre in Rayong, Thailand. The 40,000 sqm site will be serving both the Maptaphut and Ban Khai industrial estates. The warehouse is intended to store hazardous... more