“Curiosity of the Day” 
Feldschlösschen, the Swiss brewery, uses the surplus alcohol left over after the production of alcohol-free beer for heating. This way, the brewery saves 375,000 cbm of natural gas per year. more
European Rail Facilities Portal to stimulate rail freight 
The European Commission's DG Move has launched a new portal site called Rail Facilities Portal. It provides an overview of rail stations, intermodal terminals and shunting stations in Europe, including the Flemish ports. The electronic platform has been established to... more
Bremenports renovates lock
The renovation of the Kaiserschleuse lock near Bremen (Germany) is now underway. Vessels can still enter the Kaiserhafen port via the swing bridge. At the end of June, the outer head gate will be drained so that new rail tracks can be installed over the following weeks.... more
Digital transport gaining ground in Europe
Poland has become the latest European country to accede to e-CMR: The country's adoption of the electronic consignment note serves as fresh momentum for digital transport operations in Europe and beyond, following close on the heels of the recent accession to e-CMR by Finland,... more
Volga-Dnepr Group won over by Leipzig's investment plans
The Volga-Dnepr Group and Mitteldeutsche Flughafen, which operates Germany's second biggest cargo airport Leipzig-Halle (LEJ), will continue to expand their strategic air freight and logistics partnership. Both companies agreed this in a memorandum of understanding that was... more
Group7 wins Logivisor Award
At the transport logistics trade fair in Munich, Group 7 won the Logivisor Award 2019 in the “Industry” category. The prize is awarded to particularly innovative transport and logistics companies. There are three categories: industry, fashion & lifestyle and retail &... more
Schuon to bank on value added services
Alfred Schuon Group is continuing to expand and building a new location with an approximately 9,000 sqm logistics hall for fulfilling existing and new customer orders in Wildberg (Germany). The site will also include 200 sqm of offices and staff rooms. In addition to... more
Mongolian carrier lands in Hong Kong
Eznis Airways of Mongolia has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as cargo ground handler for its new thrice-weekly Ulan Bator - Hong Kong services, operated with B737 passenger aircraft. Hactl provides Eznis Airways with cargo terminal operations, and... more
Transpacific service of APL wins award
Laurels for APL, part of the CMA CGM Group, which has been named the ‘Best Shipping Line in the Trans-Pacific’ at the 2019 Asian freight, logistics and supply chain awards in Hong Kong. APL has been experiencing volume growth in the Asia-North America network. In 2018, its... more
New president for WBLN
Management change at the World Business Logistics Network Switzerland (WBLN): The former president Anis Khan remains chairman and board member. The Italian Mauro da Ros was elected as new WBLN president for the next two years. After his graduation from Bocconi University in... more