Wabco and ZF expect to close merger in Q2
Wabco and the global technology company ZF Friedrichshafen (ZF) report that they have received all approvals from regulatory authorities required to close their previously announced merger, with the exception of the Chinese state administration for market regulation (SAMR).... more
Young CEO for Flenzies
The digital accelerator Flenzies has appointed Nicolai Rehn as CEO. Having a positive proof-of-concept, the 21-year-old will now be responsible for the growth strategy at www.flenzies.com, says company founder Anders Flensborg, who founded the platform in 2018. “Covid-19 is... more
New haulier joins UK network
TPN – THE Pallet Network in UK has signed up another regional haulier, Hampson Haulage, based in Birmingham. Hampson is well established as a ‘bespoke’ general haulier, offering Hiab, flatbed and curtain-sided vehicles for a wide range of dedicated loads. Its management... more
Latam Cargo adapts operations
Working to offer its clients more capacity and satisfy their needs given the constantly changing scenario caused by Covid-19's effects, Latam Cargo has managed to mitigate the current difficulties through its eleven B767-300 freighter aircraft, which make the group the cargo... more
Two new logistics halls
Garbe Industrial Real Estate plans the construction of two new logistics halls on its logistics site in Werne (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). An older, outdated logistics facility is currently being demolished for this purpose. Garbe plans the construction of two new... more
Kale Logistics Solutions wins innovation award
Kale Logistics Solutions was honoured with the digital port/terminal innovation of the year 2020 prize at the coveted global ports forum awards in Dubai, UAE for its port community system (PCS) codex. Kale Logistics Solutions’ PCS Codex was recognised for its exemplary... more
Port of Zeebrugge goes for 5G
The Belgian Port of Zeebrugge’s 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment has entered its first operational phase. The aim is to provide private wireless connectivity to more than 100 endpoints across the entire port operations. Following the full... more
"Curiosity of the Day"
Bakken in Klampenborg, Denmark, is the oldest still-operating amusement park in the world. The park, which opened in 1583, features more than 150 attractions, including a wooden roller coaster that was built in 1932. more
Further growth of Eurasian traffic forecast
In 2016-2018 the market along the Eurasian corridor grew vigorously, but in 2018 and especially in 2019 the dynamic changed from fast to moderate growth and volumes were estimated at 345,000 teu, according to the latest study by UIC, the worldwide railway organisation. About... more
Unfinished business
The reactions to the outbreak Covid-19 have pushed Europe’s other big issues on to the back burner. To avoid disruption in the aviation sector, concrete Brexit details are needed. There would appear to be a lack of clarity in London too concerning the future approach. more