A spotlight on logistics 
Last week saw over 2,650 visitors gather in Germany and other European venues for the “Tag der Logistik” ("Supply Chain Day"). The events took place for the 17th time, with 129 different locations in Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland, and other countries. Visitors... more
A large benefit for Czech rail sector
Czechia will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its accession to the EU on 5 May 2024. These 20 years of EU membership have been an engine of growth for the Czech railway industry, generating revenues in the hundreds of billions of Czech crowns (hundreds of millions of... more
Port priorities for 2024-2029
The European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) has outlined its priorities for Europe's ports from 2024 to 2029, aiming to enhance their role in promoting a sustainable, digital, and competitive future for Europe. Key priorities include ensuring the effective implementation of... more
LIS to stage eleventh telematics event
Logistische Informationssysteme (LIS) is preparing the eleventh installment of its own logistics fair, T-Matik. The event is planned for the beginning of June, when it will bring together industry experts from telematics and logistics in Greven, Germany. "Increasing... more
Seven new trucks for Dutch haulier
The international haulage company Vonk & Co in the Netherlands has put seven out of 13 new Mercedes-Benz Ategos into operation. The carrier will use these trucks with box bodies to replace units that have been in service for over nine years. The new vehicles make daily... more
Rhenus grows in Belgium
Rhenus Partnership is expanding its reach into Belgium by acquiring DGA Shipping, thus enhancing its services on the river Rhine. Rhenus previously held 45% of DGA; now it owns 100%, following the sale of shares by HGK Shipping, which is reallocating its investments. DGA... more
A new partnership in Boston
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at another major airport gateway in North America. The new three-year agreement will see WFS, a member of Sats Group, handle cargo onboard SAS flights to and from Boston. The... more
A freshly baked hub
Caudron Meunerie has moved into its new warehouse, further enhancing its flour delivery capabilities. The company serves the French bakery and food industry, including four out of ten bakeries in the Paris region. The relocation from its previous hub in Bretigny-sur-Orge to... more
More rail capacity to open up new markets
Fenniarail has ordered two more Vectron electric locomotives from Siemens, which are scheduled to be delivered in early 2026. The Finnish private rail operator put the first Vectron into commercial service in late autumn 2023. Currently, Fenniarail’s locomotive fleet is... more
Optimising the airfreight booking process
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airlines, has established an API connection with logistics provider DB Schenker. The host-to-host connection with DB Schenker’s internal booking engine optimises the airfreight booking process, providing... more