Dachser to host webinar on alternative fuels 

Dachser Chem Logistics Switzerland and Austria are hosting a webinar on 16 April 2024 (15.00 h -16.30 h) on "Managing the logistics balance sheet: importance, CO2e calculation and alternative fuels". The event is aimed at experts from the chemical industry in both... more
A milestone for rail traffic in Gothenburg 

After more than 20 years of work, the extension of the harbour railway to the APM Terminals in Gothenburg, Sweden, has now been completed, with the last kilometre of the double tracks being laid on 25 March. The upgrade has tripled the railway’s capacity from 80 to up to 240... more
Collaboration to explore CNSL-based biofuel 

United European Car Carriers (UECC) is leading a collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Fobas, Wärtsilä, and ACT Group to evaluate the potential of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel, known as FSI.100, for maritime use. The partnership aims to address concerns about... more
Lithuania and Ukraine strengthen logistics ties 

LTG Cargo and the Ukrainian metallurgical company Arcelormittal are preparing to organise uninterrupted transports of metal coils from Ukraine to Lithuania, specifically to the LTG Cargo hub in Kaunas. Arcelormittal recently visited the Lithuanian freight railway (photo) to... more
Cargo-Partner wins EcoVadis bronze medal 

Cargo-Partner has improved significantly in the latest ranking published by EcoVadis, a provider of sustainability ratings for companies. The transport and logistics company has made great progress in all areas assessed and its EcoVadis score from 44 to 58 points compared to... more
SingPost sets strategy 

Singapore Post (SingPost) completed a strategic review of the group last week, which has resulted in the creation of five initiatives for the next three years. With SingPost striving to transform from a postal organisation into a major logistics player, its board has now... more
Network augments services in Northern Ireland 

Joining the Pall-Ex network from March 2024, Allen Logistics will support palletised freight distribution operations within Northern Ireland. This will give Allen Logistics access to over 120 Pall-ex-members in the UK and improve the efficiency of consignments coming into or... more
Traffic declines but investments continue 

The port of Liège experienced a 14.5% decrease in traffic in 2023, with over 16 million t of goods transiting through its 33 port areas. Container traffic declined by 7%, with 83,431 teu handled, while fluvial traffic dropped by 19% to 11.7 million t. Despite these... more
A combined logistics tech solution 

Proglove and Topsystem, a division of the Ehrhardt Partner Group, have jointly developed a new package of mobile logistics solutions. The combination of a pick-by-voice software and wearable barcode scanners is intended to relieve employees. Topsystem’s Lydia voice... more
Cargo iQ: new director, new programme 

Cargo iQ has appointed Marie Seco-Köppen as its new executive director and formally launched a new membership engagement scheme, which aims to further drive quality in the air cargo industry. The scheme includes a tiered membership programme as well as a scorecard system... more