Turning assistant to become compulsory for long trucks 
The turning assistant is to become compulsory in Germany for new long trucks as from 1.7.2020 and for all other trucks as from 1.7.2022. According to the German federal ministry of transport (BMVI), more routes are to be added to the authorised network. This means that long... more
New service links Italy to Hupac's European network
The Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has opened up north-east Italy for combined transport: the Pordenone terminal, managed by Hupac, is linked by daily connections to all major destinations in central-north Europe. The direct trains connect Pordenone (Italy) and Duisburg... more
Magma Aviation launches new Kigali service
Starting today, 2 October 2019, UK-based Magma Aviation, which provides worldwide air freight transportation on a regular and charter basis, continues to focus on its Africa services, launching a weekly B747F flight from Liège (Belgium) to Kigali (Ruanda). Flying on behalf... more
Germany and Poland bridge the gap
The new bridge over the Oder can now be planned: the two countries concerned, Germany and Poland, have recently concluded an agreement to build a new bridge between Küstrin-Kietz in Brandenburg (Germany) and Kostrzyn in Poland. The existing bridge, which was built before... more
Sahara extends its contract with Europa Warehouse
Sahara Presentation Systems has extended its relationship with logistics operator Europa Warehouse by signing a new 5-year deal. Sahara is a major supplier of audio-visual (AV) presentation products in the UK, selling through a network of resellers in this country and worldwide.... more
ALS gives guarantees for customs clearance after Brexit
ALS Customs Services, a customs specialist, will offer three new solutions for its customers if Brexit occurs without a withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom as from 31 October 2019. Using simplified procedures for customs formalities, goods... more
Data exchange between Champ and Inttra
Champ Forwarding Systems' full freight forwarding solution "Logitude" now offers messaging via the Inttra ocean trade platform for communicating with ocean shipping lines. The new feature enables forwarders to work with over 30,000 active shippers across 200... more
Detlef Borghardt appointed to TIP's advisory board
TIP Trailer Services has increased its supervisory board to eight members by appointing Detlef Borghardt. As member of the supervisory board of Cube Transportation Europe Coöperatief U.A., TIP’s senior holding company, Borghardt will advise the board of directors of TIP on... more
Improved road access to the port of Felixstowe
The British international freight association (BIFA) has given a cautious welcome to the news that the UK government has confirmed a commitment by the previous administration to invest some GBP 25 billion in England’s road transport infrastructure. BIFA director general... more
Direct train link between Zeebrugge and Duisburg
A new regular freight train has been launched between the Cosco-Shipping-Ports Zeebrugge Terminal (CSP) in Belgium and the port of Duisburg in Germany. Duisport agency (dpa), a subsidiary of duisport, is in charge of operating the link. Now that the new hinterland connection... more