Europa reaches into Southern Europe 
Europa Road, the road freight division of the independent British logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group, has partnered with Athens-based Orphee Beinoglu to launch a new weekly service on Europa's own trailers. This not only expands the operators’ geographical reach but... more
E – as in St Elmo’s fire 
Number of ship accidents declining – causes have multiplied. Shipping losses are decreasing, even in ‘hot spots’ such as the South China Sea, Indochina and Indonesian waters. However, the changing nature of cargo poses new risks. Ever more e-vehicles transported represents a... more
Concession for Congo's Pointe-Noire Port
It is a major investment for the Abu Dhabi maritime group: AD Ports Group has signed a 30-year concession agreement to manage and operate a multipurpose terminal in Congo’s Pointe-Noire Port. The concession contract for the new East Mole Terminal may be extended to cover a... more
Ermewa expanding in Poland
Wagon hire company Ermewa has agreed its first partnership with LTG Cargo Polska for the hire of 40 container carrying wagons. The brand-new Sgmmnss wagons were handed over in Poprad, Slovakia. All 40 wagons were built at the Tratravagonka factory there. LTG Cargo will use... more
Liebherr: new ship-to-shore crane for Australia
Liebherr Container Cranes recently unveiled a video highlighting the advanced automation capabilities of its new cabinless ship-to-shore container crane. In addition to receiving automated ship-to-shore (STS) and rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes on orders, the Irish company... more
Emirates reaffirms commitment to Zurich Airport
In August 1992, Emirates flew from Dubai to Zurich for the first time, heralding three decades of partnership with Switzerland. The airline congratulates Switzerland's largest international airport on its 75th anniversary and is looking forward to many more years of close... more
DB Schenker appoints new CPO
Schenker’s supervisory board has appointed Stephanie Wulf as member of the management board responsible for people and organisation (CPO). She will take up her new role on 1 January 2024. Wulf holds a degree in administration and is a fully qualified lawyer. She began her... more
Warehouse opened for EV battery logistics
PSA BDP has opened an electric vehicle (EV) battery logistics warehouse in Dunkirk, France. At the newly built 22,000 sqm warehouse, PSA BDP will offer contract logistics services for the region’s rapidly growing auto EV cluster. The facility is Breeam certified and meets... more
APM: more equipment for Valencia terminal
The operator has commissioned eleven new Terberg YT223 terminal tractors for container handling. They are new generation vehicles, complying with current European Union emissions regulations. The EUR 3.6 million investment plan for APM Terminals Valencia (Spain) also... more
DHL Express: new gateway facility in Helsinki
DHL Express Finland is building a logistics centre to serve international air express transports at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. DHL Express’ total investment in new premises and technology in the Aviapolis area is around EUR 100 million for the entire lease period. Once... more