Joint workshop for locomotives and wagons 
Two major logistics providers have joined forces to implement a holistic service and maintenance approach for the entire train system. VTG and Imateq Italia, Vossloh Locomotives' local service site in Rivalta Scrivia (Piedmont region of Italy), offer a joint workshop for... more
Return of the northern route? 
The cards are being reshuffled after the temporary blockage of the Suez Canal. The Arctic route is generating more interest. more
Open nose, open skies
Antonov Airlines has transported automotive parts from Indonesia and Vietnam to the USA to support increasing demand from vehicle manufacturers as plants across the states reopen. The open skies agreement between Ukraine and USA, which promotes an increase in travel, trade... more
Hungary to become major east-west gateway
The need for fast and reliable railfreight services between Asia and Europe is increasing continuously, as clearly indicated by the record number of freight trains running between China and Europe last year. East-West Gate intermodal terminal in Fenyeslitke, Hungary and the... more
Dutch RFS platform eases pandemic pressures
Since last year's launch of the "Trucking CDM" platform developed by the Amsterdam-based Cargo IT software provider Cargohub, several leading operators have been successfully testing the system. Under added pressure since the pandemic, cargo handlers Dnata and... more
Mutual recognition of AEO status
The Swiss Federal Council has approved the agreement with UK on the mutual recognition of authorised economic operator (AEO) status. The agreement is intended to reduce technical barriers to trade and facilitate commerce with UK for companies that are considered particularly... more
Another purchase for Guyamier Group
Barely 18 months after the acquisition of Transports Lacassagne, the French Guyamier group has just taken possession of Atlantique Europe Express (AEE) located in Floirac. The Guyamier Group, which was founded in 1948, started its expansion strategy by acquisitions in 2019.... more
Spanish fruits reach Germany within 48 hours
Shift from road to rail: For the first time in its history, fruit and vegetables dealer San Lucar is transporting its products by rail from Spain to Germany using Transfesa Logistics' refrigerated rail express service. During an initial phase, Transfesa will be sending one... more
Jumbo and SAL team up
The joint venture of Jumbo Shipping, the Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and engineering contractor, and SAL Heavy Lift, the Germany-based breakbulk and project cargo company, becomes effective today, 16 April 2021. Combining their fleets and all commercial activities,... more
Panama keeps low profile
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has decided to postpone the planned price increases on canal transit fees which were due to come into effect in mid-April. This decision was influenced by a joint letter sent by the associations International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Asian... more