Night-time closure for traffic on the Rhine 
Inland navigation on the Upper Rhine also feels the effect of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic from which France and especially the region Alsace are currently suffering. Under these circumstances, the lock operators on the Upper Rhine, Wasserstraßen- und... more
Robert Berganus wins key role in contract logistics
Imperial Logistics International has appointed Robert Berganus to the newly-created post of COO contract logistics. Based in Zurich (Switzerland) and Duisburg (Germany), Berganus will be responsible for contract logistics operations across the business’ key industry verticals,... more
NEE: no tolls for railfreight during the corona crisis
The network of competing rail transport companies calls upon the German federal government to suspend tolls for railfreight trains during the corona crisis. "For reasons of price, transports are already being shifted back from the railways to the roads," the Netzwerk... more
Kerry Logistics grows despite difficult environment
Kerry Logistics has announced the group’s annual results for 2019. Revenue increased by 8% to HKD 41.139 billion (EUR 4.811 billion); 2018: HKD 38,139 million (EUR 4,467 billion). Core operating profit increased by 17% to HKD 2.765 billion (EUR 323.38 million); 2018: HKD 2.364... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The annual number of worldwide shark bites is ten times less than the number of people bitten by other people in New York. more
Fast and secure for customers
The Radès-based Tunisian freight forwarder Delta Express Line operates a large fleet of lorries and trailers, which it deploys to meet all of its clients’ multifaceted requirements for reliable and rapid transport services. more
Eco-friendly cranes increase rail terminal efficiency
US class I railways Norfolk Southern (NS) has selected Konecranes to provide five Konecranes for intermodal operations in the Chicago area, USA. The hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes are equipped with a battery pack and Tier iV final genset for very eco-efficient... more
No April Fool: Greek carrier temporarily adjusts PAX cabin
Star Alliance member Aegean and Hellenic Petroleum support the current effort to combat the Covid-19 crisis, by operating cargo flights for the transport of medical and pharmaceutical supplies. By further expanding their cooperation recently launched in Greece, the two... more
App shows waiting times at border crossings
Currently, every day brings new challenges for transport logistics. These include waiting times at the borders that result in delays in shipments. An additional data layer provided by the company Sixfold enables users of the digital map of PTV’s route planning software... more
Nelt supports the fight against Covid-19
All companies in the Nelt group have been implementing intensive internal communications and concrete measures against Covid-19. Nelt has reated a group crisis team, consisting of crucial managers and associates, and come up with a business continuity plan for both logistics and... more