A new Franco-German electric drive 
A joint initiative for the coordinated ramp-up of electro-mobility for goods traffic. The Franco-German Council of Economic Experts (FGCEE), established as an independent advisory body under the Aachen Treaty (2019), and France’s Conseil d’analyse économique (CAE), have issued a... more
Soget appoints Prével 
Soget, a leading provider of software solutions for the port and maritime sector headquartered in Le Havre (France), has appointed Julien Prével as its new CEO. The decision was made at the company’s supervisory board meeting on 12 February, but only announced now. Prével,... more
Flying an element of Nasa’s new lunar station
Antonov Airlines has transported the ‘Halo’ module, the first element of Nasa’s ‘Gateway’ lunar orbital platform, from Thales Alenia Space in Turin (Italy) to Arizona aboard one of its Antonov AN-124-100s. The oversized cargo weighed more than 55 t and exceeded 4 m in height.... more
Steffes returns to TX Logistik
TX Logistik has named Dirk Steffes as its new chief sales officer (CSO). He joins the company’s management board, with CEO Ugo Dibennardo, COO Albert Bastius and CFO Marcin Dudek. Steffes brings extensive experience from the rail and logistics sectors with him, having... more
Vienna airport launches logistics hub
Vienna airport and Bradford Airport Logistics have established a joint venture, Vienna Airport Logistics, to manage all goods flows in the southern expansion of the Austrian airport’s terminal 3, via a new 6,000 m² central logistics hub. Starting in 2027, over 100 shops and... more
Hetek showcases its ‘Hubsystem 260’
Hetek Lift- und Hebetechnik is presenting its ‘Hubsystem 260’ at Idet 2025, offering its mobile lifting solution designed for autonomous container handling in demanding environments. The system is made up of four stabilisers, enabling loading and unloading of containers or... more
Supply chain fraud alert
Insurance provider TT Club has issued a warning to forwarders and logistics providers about supply chain credit fraud. Criminals target operators with the promise of lucrative contracts, often beginning with a small shipment paid on time before rapidly escalating to multiple... more
DB Schenker opens major hub
DB Schenker has opened its largest overland transport facility in Germany, in Neunkirchen in the Saarland. It covers 76,000 m² and includes 119 gates and a 10,500 m² terminal, serving as a logistics hub for southwestern Germany, France and other European countries. As DB... more
Investing millions in Europe and the Middle East
Dubai-based ground-handler Dnata has announced over USD 110 million in new investments, spotlighting major cargo facility launches at the Iata World Cargo Symposium in Dubai, which started today, 15 April. New centres are set to open this year in the UAE, Iraq and the... more
ÖBB reports stable 2024 results
ÖBB maintained stable operations in 2024, achieving earnings before taxes (ebt) of EUR 113.6 million, despite economic challenges and flood damage. Freight logistics faced pressure, with the Rail Cargo Group (RCG) reporting an ebt loss of EUR 24.5 million, due among other... more