Textiles from south to north 
Fashion logistics is a growing industry, and Militzer & Münch is benefiting from the booming sector in North Africa. It has increased its volumes to and from Germany. Overland transport services between Germany and the Maghreb states Tunisia and Morocco are gaining ever... more
Rail-truck transload facility in Texas opened 
TNW has opened its third transloading operation in Texas (USA), on the Texas Rock Crusher Railway line. TNW services the Camp Bowie Industrial Park to transfer bulk materials – such as sand and grain, etc. – between railcars and trucks, providing customers not located directly... more
Fedex returns films competing in South Korea
Fedex Express (Fedex) provided logistical support to the 24th Busan international film festival (BIFF) which concluded this week-end. As the official carrier, Fedex was responsible for inbound and outbound shipments and customs clearance of more than 300 films from 85 countries.... more
Haropa: people can have their say
As part of the preparation for the future single port establishment on the river Seine (France), the ports association Haropa has launched an online consultation platform. Customers, local stakeholders and local residents are invited to participate in the development of the... more
Geodis and Arkema test future border with UK
Geodis partnered Arkema, the French leader in chemicals, to take part in the dry runs organised by French customs to test the future customs arrangements that will be implemented in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit. Geodis is now ready to support its customers for customs and... more
IRU to promote hydrogen in road transport
The International Road Union (IRU) has joined the European automobile manufacturers’ association (ACEA) and Hydrogen Europe in calling for the accelerated deployment of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across the EU, in order to meet the ambitious decarbonisation targets set... more
Hapag-Lloyd sets up new region South Europe
Hapag-Lloyd has officially opened its headquarters for the new region South Europe. CEO Rolf Habben Jansen presented the keys of the office complex in Genoa (Italy) to the new senior managing director Juan Pablo Richards. During the opening ceremony, Habben Jansen explained... more
Automated guided ULD vehicle ready to go
Lödige Industries, a global provider of air cargo terminals, has unveiled its latest innovation for intelligent automated ULD transportation. The computer-controlled wheel-based carrier features a five-foot and ten-foot model for different container sizes, with the larger... more
New service to Africa and its islands
Hapag-Lloyd has started a new MIAX (Middle East-India-Africa Express) service, including connections to the Middle East and South Asia. The carrier from Hamburg entered the African market about twelve years ago and speaks of a "steady and significant growth in transported... more
Broekman opens new facility for BASF
Broekman Logistics held an official ceremony to open the modern bagging line for BASF. In the presence of invited guests, the bagging line was put into operation. This is a milestone for Broekman Logistics in Antwerp (Belgium), since it is the first big investment... more