CCTT and GETO search for solutions for trains in Eurasia 
The Coordination Council on Trans-Siberian Transportation (CCTT) and the Group of European Trans-Eurasian Forwarders and Operators (GETO) have agreed to cooperate more closely. The aim is a better coordination between all parties along the 12,000 km long transport routes of the... more
Chartersync discusses the need for digitisation
At the NAX 24-7 time critical logistics meeting which took place in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) yesterday, 25 September 2019, CharterSync co-founders, Ed Gillett and Simon Watson talked about digitisation and time-critical air cargo logistics. Time-critical and "Just in... more
Kurt K. Larsen says goodbye
Kurt K. Larsen, chairman and "founder" of the modern DSV is stepping down. He has great confidence in the leadership of today’s DSV, which is part of the reason he is ready to retire and enjoy full control of his calendar. “All good things must come to an end, as... more
Hellmann opens branch in France
In September 2019, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics will open its first air freight and sea freight office in France. With this investment the company will close a gap its own European network and expand its global service portfolio. The office is in Villepinte, near the Charles de... more
Marseille-Fos Port: New services for road hauliers
Following on from the initial roll-out of Ci5 in Marseille-Fos Port (France) last October, the specialist for cargo community systems MGI is now launching the Ci5 mobile application with brand new services for hauliers. All cargo on the new digital tool can be viewed and... more
Spatial planning framework for Swiss regional airport
The Swiss federal council has approved the object sheet of the aviation infrastructure plan for the regional airport in Samedan (SMV, Switzerland). This stamp of approval replaces the object sheet of 2002 and determines the spatial planning framework for the long-term... more
New member of the board at Dunkerque-Port
Julien Lernould, CFO of Dunkerque-Port, has been appointed to the board of the port operator, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the board. The board of Dunkerque-Port has four members. Lernould will join chairman Stéphane Raison, sales director Daniel Deschodt and... more
Night Star Express partners Mazda
Mazda Motor Logistics Europe has formed a partnership with the night express services provider Night Star Express Hellmann. As part of this cooperation, Night Star Express Hellmann delivers several hundred consignment per day from Willebroek in Belgium to Mazda retailers... more
Debate on European state aid for shipping sector
The report on the maritime subsidies of OECD countries published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) remains in the headlines. The main conclusions mostly address the EU state aid guidelines (SAG) and their application in EU member states. The ITF report questions the... more
Czech locomotives drive metallurgical operations in Turkey
After a three-week trip that included rail, river and road travel, the first two of the six EffiShunter 600 locomotives recently arrived in Turkey. The trip from the CZ LOKO production plant in Jihlava, Czechia, to the Isdemir ironworks in Turkey was completed without any... more