A year of growth for Thessaloniki 
In a successful FY 2023, Thessaloniki Port Authority (THPA) saw its consolidated revenue increase to EUR 85.9 million. The container terminal led the growth with a 12% rise in revenue to EUR 59.8 million. Significant developments included the construction of the... more
From California via Cologne to the Netherlands
Cologne customs recently foiled attempts to smuggle of 218 kg of marijuana in packages through Cologne / Bonn airport. For tactical reasons, the major seizures from two nights at the end of January and beginning of March 2024 are only being revealed now. "Our... more
Boosting customs capabilities in Ireland
Toga Freight Services announced the acquisition of Toga Customs Services at the beginning of April. The two Irish businesses had been operating separately until Toga Freight purchased 100% of the other company’s shares. This move will enhance Toga Freight’s customs capabilities.... more
A hydrogen corridor from Bilbao to Amsterdam
At a high-profile meeting in Amsterdam, which was held in the presence of the kings of the Netherlands and Spain, the port of Bilbao showcased its role in developing a European renewable hydrogen corridor with the port of Amsterdam. The aim of the initiative is to advance the... more
100 days of strategic partnership
Cargo-Partner joined the NX Group at the beginning of January 2024. The companies recently held an event in Vienna to celebrate 100 days of successful collaboration. With complementary networks in Europe and Asia, they have been working together in sea and airfreight as well as... more
Air Explore expands cargo capacity
The Slovak carrier Air Explore has acquired two B737-800 aircraft, an OM-OEX for passenger and an OM-EDG for cargo operations. Its fleet now totals twelve aircraft. Air Explore is part of the Avia Solutions Group family, a global aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance... more
A sustainable multi-level hub
As its next real estate project, Thielemann Group is planning to develop two multi-level logistics hubs in the Fusion Cologne district directly at the Niehler Port in Cologne. One project will be built in collaboration with Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln (HGK). The other hub will... more
GXO picks chief HR officer
GXO Logistics, a pure-play contract logistics provider, has appointed Corinna Refsgaard as chief human resources officer, reporting to CEO Malcolm Wilson. Refsgaard will lead the company’s global talent strategy and all strategic, operational, and transformational HR... more
Only road haulage has grown since 2012
In 2022, road haulage represented 24.9% of all freight transport performance (in tkm) in the EU, with its share growing by 0.4% compared to 2021. Maritime transport still accounted for the largest share of freight transport at 67.8%, despite a slight decline from the 68.2% in... more
Europe's first ammonia and LCO2 carrier
HGK Shipping is spearheading a project in inland shipping by developing Europe’s first gas tanker designed for transporting cold liquefied ammonia and LCO2. Named "Pioneer", the vessel will feature new tank and loading system technologies enabling it to carry gases... more