More automation in pgb-Europe's warehouse 
Dematic has automated pgb-Europe’s new pallet high bay warehouse in Melle (Belgium). For the supplier of fixing materials and hand tools the specialist in logistics automation has installed two storage and retrieval machines, a conveyer system for pallets with an automatic... more
120 tank cars to carry sulphur
The Russian manufacturer United Wagon Company (UWC) and Gazpromtrans (a 100% subsidiary of Gazprom) have signed an agreement for the supply of 120 tank cars for transportation of molten sulphur. The parties already signed a contract for delivery of 60 tank cars in August... more
Cargolux shows high quality
Cargolux Airlines International has passed its seventh Iata operational safety audit (Iosa) with exceptionally good results. The programme is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of any... more
Eurogate CT introduces new offer in Jadeweserport
New option among the ports in Europe’s northern range: since 1 November 2019, the Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven has been offering all shipping companies and shippers the opportunity to store their standard containers for 20 calendar days free of charge. To mark... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
President Carter's visit to Poland in 1977 was enlivened by the shortcomings of his translator, Steven Seymour. When Carter proclaimed he was there to learn the Poles' hopes for the future, Seymour informed the assembly that Carter 'had carnal desires for all Poles'. more
Lineas renews management team
The private rail freight operator Lineas is saying goodbye to two of its key members in the management team, Rik Vos, COO, and Sam Bruynseels, CCO, who both have decided to explore new opportunities. Both will be leaving the company in 2019 in search of new challenges. At... more
Kerry Logistics wins contract with Smiffys
Kerry Logistics has fulfilled a global supply chain contract with the UK-based family-owned fancy dress business Smiffys. As part of the contract, the Hong Kong headquartered logistics company has set up a new central distribution centre for Smiffys in Ningbo, a key port and... more
Six more sites have rail hub potential
Six new industrial locations have been awarded the BNSF railway company’s certified sites designation. Four of the new certified sites are the first for their state in Arizona, Minnesota, Mississippi and Missouri. Two new Illinois certified sites bring the state’s total count to... more
Calmly unto the storm
A decade of growth in the German logistics industry could be coming to an end. Confidence nevertheless prevailed at the industry meeting in Berlin. more
Metrans to expand its Linz service
Following the export connection with the Slovenian port of Koper and the import link with northern ports, Metrans will also expand its Linz service with an export train link from the Austrian terminal Linz to the German northern ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven from 13 December... more