New terminal for Leipzig - Verona service 
TX Logistik’s intermodal trains running between Leipzig, Germany and Verona, Italy are now using the Sommacampagna-Sona terminal at the Italian end. The rail logistics company gives the following reason for the change of terminal: “In Sommacampagna-Sona we are the sole customer... more
Port of Antwerp sets its sights on green multi-fuel
In 2019, the Belgian port of Antwerp scored strong growth for the seventh year in a row. Total freight volume increased by 1.3% to 238 million t. Container throughput was particularly impressive in Antwerp, totalling 11.87 million teu and achieving a 6.9% increase in market... more
UK ratifies eCMR protocol
The UK has ratified the e-CMR protocol, allowing national and international transports from and to the United Kingdom to be carried out with digital consignment notes. Signing the e-CMR protocol has been on the agenda in the UK for quite some time. After a successful... more
Röhlig Logistics hires global contract logistics director
Röhlig has hired Ludovic Jouval as its new contract logistics director. Jouval started his new role on 1 December 2019 and is responsible for Röhlig’s global warehouse capacities. Jouval will report to Hylton Gray, CEO sea freight, air freight, contract logistics and member of... more
Expanding transport portfolio in Denmark
Kombiverkehr, Germany, has extended its transport services within Denmark. Effective immediately, the company offers five instead of three roundtrips per week on its Danish link between Taulov and Høje-Taastrup. Furthermore, the days of service have been changed, with trains... more
Shipping confidence at its highest level since 2014
In the last quarter of 2019, confidence in the shipping industry rose to its highest level for 18 months, according to the latest survey conducted by adviser BDO. The average confidence level was 6.4 out of 10.0, compared to 5.8 in Q3/2019. This is the highest rating since... more
New warehouse on Switzerland's southern border
DB Schenker has opened a cutting-edge warehouse strategically located in Stabio, southern Switzerland. Stabio is close to the border with Lombardy, the largest Italian region by GDP, which means that the warehouse is ideally positioned to serve customers of the demanding Italian... more
Great demand for eco-friendly traffic in Sweden
In November last year, Kombiverkehr joined forces with DB Cargo Scandinavia and ferry operator TT-Line to launch a regular-interval direct service within Sweden, carrying trailers and containers in both directions between the cities of Trellebord and Halsberg. This year, the... more
New team propels Pall-Ex into new era
The logistics company Pall-Ex has appointed former Palletways network development director Barry Byers as its new UK managing director, while Martin Rantle has been named non-executive chairman, after previously serving as vice president of sales for DHL. Having worked in... more
Six fatal cargo plane accidents in 2019
Over the year 2019, the Aviation Safety Network recorded a total of 20 fatal airliner accidents, involving civil aircraft of which the basic model has been certified for carrying 14 or more passengers, resulting in 283 (occupant) fatalities. The accident rate is one fatal... more