Barcelona's 2019 figures hold the balance 
Altogether, the port of Barcelona sees 2019 as a year of consolidation. It achieved a turnover of EUR 172 million in 2019, moving sideways with regards to the 2018 result of EUR 174 million. This income stability was achieved despite the 10% reduction of the cargo fees, which... more
New look for Ukrainian railways
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) will provide the Ukrainian state-owned railways Ukrsalisnyzja (UZ) with entrepreneurial and technical advice and support over the next few years. The companies recently signed a MoU to this effect. The aim is a gradual restructuring of the Ukrainian... more
A dozen more vessels for UHL's fleet
Recently, United Heavy Lift (UHL) in Hamburg took over a heavy lift fleet of nine newbuilds. “Carbon emissions of the eco-friendly F900 vessels are 30 - 50% lower compared to the existing heavy lift fleet in the market,” said managing director Lars Rolner. The current... more
Gone with the wind
Thanks to Storm Ciara, several airlines operating on the North Atlantic route reported a night of speed records. With 5:13, a B787 of Norwegian chronicled the fastest ever flight between New York and London. According to Flightradar24, British Airways set a new subsonic... more
Darren Hall is Fraikin's new CEO in UK
Fraikin Group, a contract hire, fleet management and rental specialist based in France, has appointed Darren Hall to lead the company’s British subsidiary Fraikin (Coventry). Hall served as managing director of Fraikin Dayim Truck Rental for five years, setting up and... more
UPS builds new facility in Switzerland
UPS has started to build a new parcel and distribution centre in Bülach near Zurich (Switzerland). The facility is expected to come on stream at the beginning of 2021 and to employ a staff of about 200. The project is part of the overall development of the logistics area in... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Bumblebees that turn on their backs and show their behinds are preparing to sting. more
Pay road assistance services with DKV card
In Germany, the DKV card can now be used to pay for road assistance offered by ADAC Truckservice. Breakdown services, repairs, technical faults, spare parts, flat tires and towing can therefore be billed and paid via the DKV card. Payments are then settled with the DKV... more
ONE holds its plus
The major Japanese containers shipping company, having got off to a bumpy start in April 2018, promised a better financial year than 2018 / 2019. It looks as if the Japanese can keep their word – and also largely defy the ‘Wuhan coronavirus’ in China. more
New bridge to improve railfreight services
US short line railroad Reading & Northern (R&N) has opened a new USD 14 million bridge over the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania (USA). It connects the R&N's Reading and Lehigh Divisions and allows an expedited move between Reading and the Scranton area. According to... more