"Curiosity of the Day" 
The oldest and probably heaviest man-made stone ball is around 1,500 years old and has a diameter of approx. 120 cm. more
EUR 9 million hub in Neu-Ulm 
Following the groundbreaking ceremony late last week, Harder Logistik has begun the expansion of its logistics space in Riffelbank, adding capacity in the industrial district. The company aims to centralise its operations from this location, where it plans to add a new 4,800... more
High-horsepower hydrogen finishes first test
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway’s (CPKCR’s) high-horsepower hydrogen locomotive CP 1200 has completed its first phase of testing which involved hauling both loaded and empty bulk trains. CP 1200, along with its dedicated fuel tender CP 10001, joined a consist that included... more
WEC Lines launches Hamburg-Portugal service
WEC Lines is launching a new weekly shipping service between Hamburg and Portugal starting on 23 September 2024. It will offer a fast, eco-friendly alternative to trucking, with departures from Hamburg on Sundays and arrivals in Leixões and Setúbal by the weekend. The route... more
Satair expands in Hamburg
Satair, an Airbus Services company specialising in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, has opened its new logistics & service centre in Hamburg. Located in the Wilhelmsburg area, this 56,500 sqm facility, complementing the existing service & logistics centre in... more
Mousset-Jetransporte initiates reorganisation
The supervisory board of the Mousset-Jetransporte Group has appointed Céline Mousset - Eloumou Zoa to chair the executive board, replacing Frédéric Leblanc. Jean-Michel Mousset remains chairman of the supervisory board. The family-run Mousset-Jetransporte Group, which... more
Intermodal terminal opens in chem cluster
The Bertschi Group, a specialist for chemical logistics from Switzerland, completed its new Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal in Belgium recently, after two years of construction. The facility has been put into operation gradually since last summer. The group reported on the social... more
Northrail broadens its international footprint
Northrail, a Hamburg-based rental provider and asset manager for rolling stock, has appointed Birgit Mazur as its new head of sales international. Her task will be to spearhead the expansion of the company’s international business as from 3 September 2024. Mazur has more... more
Green Cargo improves its network
The Swedish carrier is investing in a more robust and reliable network. Starting with the timetable shift in 2025, the new network will enable shorter lead times, increase the number of departures, reduce susceptibility to disruptions, and improve punctuality, the Swedish... more
Geis Group's green German terminal
Geis Group has inaugurated its new ‘eco-terminal’ at its 40,000 sqm site in Ebersdorf West. The EUR 20 million terminal has a timber hybrid design, a green roof and photovoltaic panels. It complements and expands the company’s previous capacity at Lichtenfels, where the growth... more