Industrial zone in Port Trois-Rivieres takes off 
In Canada, the government of the province of Québec confirms that it will provide CAD 2.5 million in financial assistance to the Trois-Rivières port authority for the development of logistics facilities. Altogether, an outdoor storage space, a multi-purpose shed and an oversized... more
Wels to become a key hub for West-South traffic
Kombiverkehr is restructuring some of its services to and from Austria and Hungary. Kombiverkehr and Rail Cargo Operator (RCO) will join forces to operate the Austria – Hungary link between Wels and Vienna/Budapest together in future. As from 16 November 2019, the joint... more
Collett wins FTA award
The British logistics company Collett has been named as the road freight operator of the year at the FTA Awards. Finalists for the freight transport association logistics awards were judged by the FTA’s board, which represents some of the country’s most influential logistics... more
Dnata's DWC pharma ops now Iata CEIV certified
Dubai (UAE)-based Dnata has been certified by Iata's centre of excellence for independent validators in pharmaceutical logistics for its pharma handling processes at its cargo facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). The accreditation complements the air services provider's... more
Geis sells Central European parcel business to DPD Group
The Geis group plans to sell its parcel delivery operations in Czechia and Slovakia to the DPD Group. This move will help both companies to strengthen their core businesses: DPD will focus on last-mile deliveries, and Geis will concentrate on international freight forwarding... more
More electric cars in bremenports
In Germany’s current debate on climate change, the reduction of emissions has also become the order of the day for the logistics industry. The port management company bremenports for instance has taken further measures to increase the use of alternative fuels in its vehicle... more
Better rail transport interoperability in Dutch network
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, EU 22.2 million of public support to upgrade traffic management equipment on freight locomotives in the Netherlands. The scheme will contribute to making railway systems more interoperable in the EU without unduly... more
Rotterdam tightens its international links
The port of Rotterdam authority in the Netherlands is intensifying its activities in Central Europe and South Asia, e.g. in Poland and India. Only recently, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed for a more intensive partnership between the port of Rotterdam and the... more
New tool improves risk assessment and cost analysis
Across Europe, national road administrations are having to deal with more frequent and severe weather, greater sea level rises and increased stress on infrastructure leading to higher deterioration rates. A new tool, funded under the conference of European directors of roads... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
The University of Minnesota was founded in 1851 and is therefore older than the US state of Minnesota, which was founded only in 1858. more