CN invests in Alberta and Quebec 
Canadian National Railways (CN) plans to invest CAD 305 million (EUR 199 million) across Alberta and CAD 235 million (EUR 153 million) across Quebec in 2020. The investments in Alberta will include maintenance work as well as expansion projects such as the construction of a... more
Agility invests in Hypetruck ERX
Hyliion, a provider in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, has launched its Hypertruck electric range extender (ERX), a long-haul, fully electric powertrain for the global trucking industry. The launch of the Hypertruck ERX is anchored by Agility.... more
Paul J. Cozza leaves NC Ports
Paul J. Cozza is retiring from his post as executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority. He will continue to serve in his role until 31 December 2020. Cozza was appointed to the top spot in April 2014 and has worked diligently over the past six years to... more
Third BAe 146-300QT freighter for British airline
Jota Aviation recently released its third BAe 146-300QT freighter aircraft into service. Since it was acquired in April 2018, the aircraft had been in long-term storage at the airline's London Southend base. With the recent uptake in demand for cargo flights as a result of... more
Fresh funding for Ports of Lower Saxony
According to a draft for the supplementary budget for 2020, the German regional government of Lower Saxony is planning to provide EUR 20 million in additional funds for a “special port programme” with the aim of speeding up construction work, maintenance and dredging.... more
UK haulier en route to a pan-European operator
Brit-Pol in UK is embarking on an expansion programme with the addition of 160 new trailers from Krone. The fast-expanding family-owned company runs an average of 89 vehicles, delivering auto parts and general cargo to UK and Benelux destinations. Now, with the new trailer... more
Dimos expands production capacities
Dimos, a German manufacturer of special forklifts, is investing in a new production plan at its headquarters in Petersberg (Hesse). With 3,600 sqm, the new hall will be double the size of the existing production facility. After completion in the first quarter of 2021, the... more
Kerstin Böcker joins DFS
Kerstin Böcker will become the new chief human resources officer and labour director at DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung in Langen (Hesse, Germany) on 15 August 2020. She replaces Michael Hann, who passed away on 13 February 2020. Böcker has 25 years of experience in human resources... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The hummingbird, the loon, the swift, the kingfisher, and the grebe are all birds that cannot walk. more
Fresh blood for Haropa Ports
Kris Danaradjou is to become deputy general manager of Haropa - Port du Havre. At a meeting on 26 June, the supervisory board of the Port of Le Havre elected him to the management board. He will assume his position upon his arrival on 15 July. Currently director of the port... more