Less railfreight, more truck journeys 
19.6 million t of goods were transported through the Swiss Alps by road and rail in H1/2024, 360,000 t or 1.9% more than in H1/2023. The railways’ share was 72.3% and 0.5% lower than in H1/2023. The Swiss federal office of transport (FOT) said that the slight decrease in... more
Two firsts for MOL
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has embarked on its first industrial real estate project in Australia and acquired interests in eleven hubs in the country. Located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, the sites involve both existing and newly developed properties. They offer... more
Schenker sold to DSV
DSV is taking over DB Schenker in a EUR 14.3 billion deal with the Deutsche Bahn. This sale is the largest transaction in DB’s history, as its strong logistics team will now be integrated into DSV’s organisation. With plans to invest and expand in Germany within the next... more
CFL expands its network towards the east
From 8 October 2024, the new CFL Multimodal train will run between the Bettembourg-Dudelange intermodal terminal (Luxembourg) and Railport Arad in Curtici (Romania) three times a week. CFL Multimodal will cooperate with CFL Cargo and Ecco Rail to provide the rail traction... more
A new global VP for automotive logistics
Logistics and supply chain specialist DP World has appointed David D'Annunzio as global vice president – vertical lead, automotive. D'Annunzio will oversee the strategic development of the group’s automotive business. With more than two decades of experience, D'Annunzio’s... more
USPS updates agreements
USPS has signed new agreements with package consolidators to adapt to a changing postal market and change the usage of negotiated service agreements. Under the new deal, USPS will discontinue its discounted rates offerings for packages entered by consolidators at post office... more
Largest floating sheerleg crane for Middle East
Drydocks World has signed a deal with ZPMC for a 5,000 t floating sheerleg crane, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa. Expected by 2026, this crane will enhance the company’s heavy-lifting capabilities for offshore projects, allowing it to handle up to 5,000 t... more
From emissions-reduced to emission-free
Gruber Logistics recently deployed its first electric truck for Siemens to deliver goods and supplies within a 100 km radius of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure low-voltage switchgear plant in Leipzig, Germany. Covering an average of 250 km daily, the emission-free truck is... more
Optimised ULD handling at high rack levels
In order to ensure an optimal flow of goods using ULDs (unit load devices) at the airport, the system supplier Dimos Maschinenbau has further developed a vehicle specially designed for this purpose – the ETV (elevating transfer vehicle). Compared to heavier traditional ETVs,... more
Prestigious award for Priority Freight
The leadership team at Priority Freight, a time-critical logistics specialist has won the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, in recognition of the company’s good business practices and significant, sustained growth in overseas sales. The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent,... more