Port of Barcelona chooses Luis Puzo 
The Port of Barcelona has appointed Luis Puzo as a new representative in Aragon, Navarra and La Rioja (Spain). Puzo will reinforce the port's presence in these regions, offering importers, exporters and operators sustainable and competitive logistics solutions. Puzo has PDD... more
HHLA places Chinese on board
In Hamburg, carrier Cosco Shipping Ports (CSPL) has acquired a 35% minority stake in the container terminal Tollerort (CTT). The seller is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA). CSPL is a Hong Kong-listed terminal operator and part of Cosco Shipping Group. Financial details... more
Green light for CST
In Switzerland, both chambers of parliament have approved the federal law on underground goods transport (UGüTG), which will can enter into force shortly. This federal law gives Cargo sous terrain (CST) the legal basis to realise the project within a secure framework. CST... more
Slovenian railway rebranded
Primol-Rail has been renamed to PKP Cargo International. The purpose of the rebranding, with the name, logo and corporate colours of its parent company, is to reinforce the firm's international presence and its connection to the PKP Cargo group. With nearly 70 years of... more
New logistics facility in Bremen 
Hansa-Flex, a global systems supplier for fluid technology, has inaugurated its new global corporate headquarters in Bremen. The hub includes a fully automated pallet high-bay warehouse, a centralised production site and new administration areas. The major project kicked off... more
60 years euro pallet and 30 years Epal
The European Pallet Association (Epal) is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2021 and the 60th birthday of the euro pallet at the same time. With almost 400 licensees, Epal Germany is Epal's largest national committee and represents the trademark right holder in Germany by... more
EUR 33 million freight terminal at Bologna airport
DHL Express Italy has inaugurated a new gateway at Bologna airport. Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony were regional and municipal councillors for mobility as well as Romano Prodi (2nd from right), former prime minister and president of the European commission.... more
More and more bulk ferrous metal by rail
Metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward has opened a new rail-connected, metal processing facility at DB Cargo UK’s site at Barking in East London. It will facilitate the movement of bulk material from the south of England to the company's other hubs in the country... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
An American sociologist has discovered that people are more likely to die of natural causes between 25 December and 1 January than during the rest of the year. Why this is so has not yet been investigated. more
K Line's new seven sisters
The Japanese carrier K Line plans to run its next generation of eight 7,000 units class car carriers fuelled by LNG from its FY/2023 until FY/2025. The liner's first LNG-fuelled vessel is the “Century Highway Green”, which was delivered in March 2021. The car carriers will... more