New non-stop connection between Italy and Germany 
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has launched TransFER Duisburg Venice, a non-stop rail service between the port of Venice on Italy’s Adriatic coast and the bimodal terminal in Duisburg (Germany). The train will run three times a week. Venice will be connected to the Duisburg... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Buenos Aires has the highest ratio of psychoanalysts per capita than any other city. Argentina itself has 202 shrinks per 100,000 inhabitants. Austria comes a poor second with only 80 per 100,000. more
Substantial growth in oil logistics for Bolloré
The 2018 financial statements have been approved by Bolloré’s board of directors. Last year’s revenue amounted to just over EUR 23 billion, a 7% increase at constant scope and exchange rates (+26% as reported), thanks to a 9% surge in transport and logistics activities.... more
Contship Italia taking bull by the horns
In its 50th anniversary year, the operator Contship Italia has entered into negotiations with MSC for the sale of the latter’s 50% stake in CSM Italia Gate, the company that controls the Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT). MCT is the concessionaire of the container terminal... more
Contship Italia taking the bull by the horns
In its 50th anniversary year, the operator Contship Italia has entered into negotiations with MSC for the sale of the latter’s 50% stake in CSM Italia Gate, the company that controls the Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT). MCT is the concessionaire of the container terminal... more
Looking southwest
The International Airlines Group (IAG), created in 2011 out of British Airways and Iberia, transported more freight last year and improved its revenues. It will cope with Brexit by banking on those elements of the corporation that will remain in the EU. more
Lower track access prices and innovation impulses
Several measures are urgently needed in order for the railway to continue growing. The railway trade body, Netzwerk Europäischer Bahnen (NEE), based this conclusion on the findings of a new study. Alongside extending the infrastructure, track access charges – or railway... more
Endangered birds fly onboard Air Seychelles
With the support of the Denis Private Island hotel (Seychelles), Air Seychelles recently flew endemic Seychelles paradise flycatchers from Denis, where they were introduced in 2008 as part of a national conservation programme, to Praslin, another island in the archipelago, to... more
US seaports support diesel emissions reduction act
In a recent hearing before the US Senate's environment and public works committee which is currently examining the 2019 diesel emissions reduction act, Kurt Nagle, president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities, underlined his strong support for the... more
Turnover target - EUR 50 million in first year
Big plans for new vehicle centre in Eltmann: the Austrian vehicle manufacturer Schwarzmüller reckons that its new German hub in Eltmann will generate sales of around EUR 50 million this year. The facility - an ex-service and repair workshop - was acquired by the Schwarzmüller... more