How many keels laid down – and by whom? 
An overview of new ships on order in South Korea. The euphoric years of 2021 and 2022 are over for shipowners, but their effects in the form of newbuildings are now only gradually reaching the market. An analysis of the order backlog in South Korea was recently carried out by... more
Ro-la to remain in operation for the time being 
The Swiss government has prepared a whole new bundle of measures strengthen railfreight transport through the Alps. For example, the performance-related heavy vehicle charge (HVC) is to be adjusted to inflation on 1 January 2025 and railfreight transport on routes of less than... more
Jens Schmeidler elected COO of HGK Logistics
HGK Logistics and Intermodal has announced the following changes in its management team: Jens Schmeidler will take over the role of chief operating officer (COO) from 1 February 2024, succeeding Andreas Grzib. The former chief administrative officer Jan Zeese (CAO) is leaving... more
Melbourne Port's new face
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) in Melbourne is finalising its Phase 3A expansion, set for completion in December. This phase, part of an AUD 235 million (USD 156 million) project, enhances VICT's capacity by 30% to 1.25 million teu. It extends the quay to... more
Air freight not yet recovered, but buoyant
While the passenger business at Basel-Mulhouse Airport, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year, is recovering noticeably, freight volumes are likely to fall for the second year in a row, dropping to around 111,000 t this year. Airport director Matthias Suhr... more
Using AI for logistics optimisation
Duvenbeck is providing Claas, an agricultural machine manufacturer, and Schmitz Cargobull, a trailer producer, with data from its transport management system to support a research project on AI in the logistics industry. The input mostly concerns inbound logistics, supply chains... more
Saving thousands of minutes of delay
From now on, drone garages will be distributed along Austria’s rail network. As the first infrastructure company in Europe, ÖBB-Infrastruktur has obtained the authorisation to use drones. The vehicles can be operated without direct visual contact with the pilots. The new... more
Final phase for Bremerhaven quay
The final phase of construction for the new Columbuskaje in Bremerhaven has officially commenced, led by Mayor Melf Grantz, Bremenports CEO Robert Howe, and Jens Diekmann of Tagubau. This third and last section will complete the 800 m long quay, with 600 m already finished.... more
Gary Cross named 2024 person of the year
Gary Cross, president and CEO of Maher Terminals, has been named the 2024 Person of the Year by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). An industry veteran with 45 years in the global logistics industry, Cross has been at the... more
Glencar to build East London hub
The UK construction company Glencar is planning to design and build a warehouse development for the company Valor Real Estate Partners. On a site in Beckton, East London, Glencar will build four logistics/industrial units totalling 19,974 sqm. The units can be rented in sizes... more