30 LNG vehicles for long-haul traffic 
Freight forwarder Heinrich Gustke Spedition in Rostock, Germany, has put 30 modern Iveco semi-trailers powered by LNG into service. For the company, natural gas is a marketable alternative for trucks deployed for long-haul transports. "Compared to diesel engines, our... more
Bertschi Group expands board of directors
The Bertschi Group has appointed China expert Kurt Haerri and Jörg Berner, the first member of the third generation, to its board of directors. Haerri has been working for Schindler since 1987, currently as senior vice president. He represented the company in China, where he... more
Lyon Xpress now available for intermodal cargo
Belgian railfreight operator Lineas has upgraded its regular train service between Antwerp in Belgium and Lyon in France to include intermodal volumes. The Lyon Xpress travels three times per week back and forth between the operator’s main hub in Antwerp and the Port Edouard... more
Logistics company Martin Baur relies on TIS
Logistics services provider Martin Baur, a partner in CTL's general cargo network, intends to use the telematics software Tislog developed by TIS to simplify its processes for short and long haul traffic and stock turnover. The conversion will be carried out in two steps as... more
Bolloré's West Africa airlift extended until 31 July
Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 health crisis, Bolloré Logistics is extending its special weekly cargo freight service between Europe and West Africa until 31 July 2020. The "WARA Air Service" may even be extended further if air freight capacity restrictions... more
Maersk believes in customs business
Danish shipping company A.P. Moeller-Maersk will buy Sweden-based KGH Customs Services for SKR 2.6 billion (approx. EUR 250 million) from investor Bridgepoint Development Capital. With this acquisition, Maersk aims to widen its customer portfolio in Europe and improve its... more
Pilot to steer ministry of transport
After the recent municipal elections, in which his party suffered a substantial defeat, France's president reshuffled part of his cabinet. After prime minister Edouard Philippe's resignation and his replacement by Jean Castex, Macron has now appointed some new ministers as well.... more
12 days from Khorgos to Kosakoy
Members of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Consortium – ADY Container (Azerbaijan), KTZ Express (Kazakhstan), GR Logistics (Georgia) and Pacific Eurasia Logistics (Turkey) - have set a new record by delivering a freight train from Khorgos (Altinkol train station) on... more
Operational changes at European air cargo hub
Today, 8 July 2020, Frankfurt airport’s northwest runway (07L/25R) will go back into operation to ensure stable flight operations for the upcoming summer holiday season. The runway has not been in use since 23 March and has served as a parking area for wide body aircraft, most... more
Eco laurels for Port of Dunkirk
The French port of Dunkirk has again gained Pers (port environmental review system) certification. The award was set up by the Eco Ports network and is regularly issued by Espo (European sea ports organisation). This environmental management certification, specific to the... more