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
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