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
Cargo Line's new Baltic partner
Delamode Baltics will represent Cargo Line with its operations in the three Baltic states. The agreement, effective from 1 July, will see the Delamode Group subsidiary supporting Cargo Line, while also enhancing its own distribution capabilities to and from Europe. Based in... more
Cool dollies in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments to complete its cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi (UAE) hub. Manufactured by the Italian company Bombelli Airport... more
From Grosvenor to Segro
Segro, a real estate investment trust based in the UK, has appointed Anna Bond as head of the trust’s western corridor business, to oversee development and asset management in the Thames Valley, including the Slough Trading Estate, Heathrow Airport and the M4 corridor portfolio.... more
Testing exhaust emissions in long-haul HGVs
The EU’s Zefes project is currently exploring options to electrify trucks for long-distance heavy goods transport. To this end, the South Tyrolean logistics company Gruber is collecting data from diesel vehicles on a defined route from Verona (Italy) via the Brenner Pass to... more
Here’s how to adjust prices 
A global management consultancy’s price expert shows the way. Navigating these turbulent economic times is a major challenge for many a logistician. Although inflation decreased again slightly last year, companies in our industry nevertheless continue to face the problem of... more
Freight train to and from Ukraine
In partnership with the Ukrainian Railways Ukrzeleznitsa, Metrans, an affiliate of HHLA group, has dispatched the first train crossing the border between Medyka in Poland and Mostyska in Ukraine. The new train service will operate between the Metrans terminal Dabrowa... more