Inland port of Passau gearing up 
A new LHM 420 mobile harbour crane has officially commenced operations at the inland port of Passau (Germany). The hoisting equipment is able to handle single loads weighing up to 120 t – almost double as much as its predecessor. The crane is suitable for lifting bulk, general... more
Amazon joins German Transport Forum
The e-commerce giant Amazon has just joined the German Transport Forum (DVF). The association’s managing director, Heike van Hoorn, observed: "With Amazon Germany as a member we have gained a player with innovative strength for the online trade and logistics sector.... more
Fiege stores, packs and ships for fittings manufacturer
The logistics company Fiege recently inaugurated a new location in Melle (Germany), where it provides services for Hettich, a furniture fittings manufacturer. Hettich designs and produces various functional fittings. Its product portfolio includes everything from drawer and... more
Two truckstops in UK can be booked in advance
Truck Parking Europe has launched its new book & pay feature for secure truck parking in the UK market. Red Lion Café & Truckstop and Chippenham Pit Stop are the UK’s first locations to offer book & pay on the European booking platform for safe and secure truck... more
Swiss alliance for global airfreight continues
Switzerland's leisure travel airline Edelweiss, represented by CEO Bernd Bauer (right), and Swiss World Cargo, the freight division of Swiss International Air Lines, represented by its head Ashwin Bhat, have agreed to continue the close partnership which they have enjoyed since... more
IAG Cargo's results boosted by pharma business
IAG Cargo generated commercial revenues of EUR 1.17 billion in 2018, 7.2% higher than in 2017 at constant currency. The overall yield for 2018 increased by 8.1% at constant currency. Sold tonnes rose by 0.2%, CTK volumes fell by 0.9% whilst capacity grew by 3.8%. CEO Lynne... more
Zim scoops up international shopping platform
The technology company Ladingo, which just closed a USD 1 million funding round, also counts the Haifa-based carrier Zim among its investors. The start-up, founded in January 2018, claims to be the world’s first company to offer a comprehensive solution to online shops selling... more
Seat on Confitarma board for Cesare d'Amico
The Italian shipowners' association Confitarma has unanimously elected Cesare d'Amico to its board of directors and executive committee. D'Amico is CEO of the D'Amico Group, a Rome-based entity with offices around the world. On another front, the trade body has decided to... more
Maritime chooses Midlands Gateway as rail HQ
Multi-modal logistics company Maritime Transport has selected Segro Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway in the UK as its rail headquarters. The 91,054 sqm rail terminal will handle up to sixteen 775 m-long freight trains daily and provide storage capacity for over 5,000 teu –... more
Planet Mark certification for Yusen's new site
Yusen Logistics UK expanded its service offering with the opening of its state-of-the-art flagship warehousing facility in Wellingborough (UK) last year. Strategically located near major transport routes and road networks, the facility was the first unit at Prologis Park... more