Rail company pushes ahead with hybrid technology 
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) intends to make an increasing number of locomotives, large machinery and repair vehicles more eco-friendly. To this end, the German railway company has now concluded a framework contract worth EUR 250 million for up to 56 special vehicles with hybrid... more
AO and Aldi sign three-year home delivery deal in UK
Online electricals retailer AO has signed a three-year deal with supermarket Aldi for home delivery of its specialbuys range in the UK. Aldi’s specialbuys are already available to purchase online, but the three-year partnership will see AO provide its services for larger... more
Files concerning Geneva airport open to public consultation
As from today, 18 September 2019, until 17 October 2019, the documents concerning several files submitted by the Swiss federal office of civil aviation (FOCA) with regard to the airport of Geneva will be open for public consultation. The dossier proposes an amendment to the... more
The West of England P&I Club celebrates 50 years in Greece
The West of England, a mutual marine insurer, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Greek office this week. To mark the event, an evening reception was held at Balux, Glyfada and was attended by current and previous club members along with representatives from the West of... more
IRU demands to safeguard the role of road transport
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has launched a new manifesto and is calling on international organisations, governments and industry stakeholders to safeguard the role of road transport in driving economic prosperity. The IRU manifesto lays out clear... more
Gefco moves from Getafe to Pinto
Gefco Spain has opened a new logistics hub for overland transport services in Pinto. The facility is 100% powered by solar energy and features almost 8,000 sqm of logistics space, 980 sqm of office premises and 88 loading stations for trucks. The new logistics hub replaces the... more
ACI calls for an end to trade disputes
According to the latest World Airport Traffic Report published by Airports Council International (ACI) World, the world’s airports accommodated 122.7 million t of cargo last year. Global year-over-year volume fell by -1.7% in December 2018 against the previous year, bringing... more
Joining forces against dangerous distractions
The time of distraction may be short, but the consequences can be deadly. In five seconds, a truck travelling at 90 km/h covers a distance of 125 m. If the driver is busy with his smartphone instead of paying attention to the road, serious accidents can occur. In order to... more
Intermodal operator expands Scandinavian network
Kombiverkehr will launch TT-Line, a direct train link within Sweden between Trelleborg and Hallsberg. On 5 November 2019, the direct train will start in Trelleborg with three departures per week and direction with links to the TT-Line ferries from Trelleborg to Germany (Lübeck... more
LOT chooses Delhi for return to India
25 years after LOT Polish Airlines stopped its scheduled services to India - Mumbai was a destination until 1982, the airline flew to Delhi (via Tashkent) from 1985 to 1992 - the member of Star Alliance launched a five times weekly service between Warsaw and the Indian capital... more