More checks at the Simplon 
An above-average number of trucks carrying dangerous goods use the Simplon Pass road over the Alps between Switzerland and Italy every year. Now the police is stepping up checks to ensure greater safety on the route. more
More service, fewer trucks
The Hungarian road haulier Waberer’s, which wants to put all of Europe in its pocket, seems to have been caught in a spin since its IPO two years ago. In February it brought Robert Ziegler on board as its new CEO to shake the group up and restructure operations. more
Broad alliance for more rail links 
Following an initiative of the association of German transport companies (VDV), 37 associations and organisations have joined forces to strengthen and promote rail connections in Germany’s rail network. To this end, they have drawn up a rail connection charter, which they... more
More incentives for climate protection
The German association of freight forwarders and logistics operators (DSLV) has called for a comprehensive funding strategy to boost the logistics industry’s already substantial efforts to achieve sustainable CO2 reductions under conditions that are economically acceptable.... more
New home delivery rail service in Italy
Rhenus Logistics Italy has recently completed its first home delivery transport by train from northern Italy to the Campania region. The transport marks the start of the official addition of this weekly service to the Rhenus portfolio in Italy. The first overnight train... more
Express service provider relies on Swiss railways
DPD Switzerland and SBB Cargo have completed a four-week trial period for the transport of tires and empty swap bodies. The pilot was so successful that DPD wants to shift cargo regularly from the roads to the railways as from autumn 2019. As from 2020, the company also... more
Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar
The European road transport arm of Imperial Logistics has significantly increased its business with Dutch car manufacturer VDL Nedcar, following a renewal of its previous contract to operate trailers carrying automotive components between the company’s plant at Born... more
Knapen and Krone combine their strengths
The Krone Nutzfahrzeug group (Germany) is taking over 100% of the shares of the Dutch Knapen group. Krone and Knapen have signed a contract to this effect. As a key player in the European market for moving-floor trailers, Kapen Trailers is now part of the Krone group,... more
Speeding up rail transports to Romania
A new railfreight shuttle allows DB Cargo to offer faster deliveries to Romania and expand its single wagonload network. The new service from Ruhr region and northern Germany to Craiova in Romania takes three days in each direction. In addition, this regular direct... more
Gaining a strong presence in Bangladesh
DB Schenker, which is present at 2,000 sites in more than 130 countries, has founded a new subsidiary in Bangladesh. As a local entity within the Indian cluster organisation, Schenker Logistics Bangladesh offers the full range of the global freight forwarder’s portfolio.... more