International e-platform for box handling is growing 
The Israeli shipping line Zim has teamed up with Avantida to offer street turn services in the USA. Avantida's platform facilitates empty container triangulation, or the reuse of an import container for an export booking (street turn). This fully digital process not only... more
Ever more smart freight trains
The Austrian transport provider, Rail Cargo Group (RCG), in cooperation with A1 and A1 Digital, recently launched the "Smart Cargo" project. By the end of 2020, RCG’s freight wagons will be equipped with motion sensors and position and shock detection systems. The... more
Van Moer acquires Antwerp East terminal
The Belgian company Van Moer Logistics has taken over the majority share of the Antwerp East NV terminal, which is located in a strategically favourable position directly on the Albert canal and in the centre of the fast growing industrial zone of Grobbendonk (Belgium). The... more
Iata certification for Rhenus Amsterdam
Rhenus Air & Ocean has obtained the centre of excellence for independent validators in pharmaceutical logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification from Iata for its Amsterdam Schiphol branch in the Netherlands. In 2018, Rhenus started to review its procedures for the handling... more
200 platforms for hauling more containers by rail
Russia-based United Transport and Logistics Company – Eurasian Railway Alliance (UTLC ERA) has signed an agreement with Belarusian manufacturer OPME for 200 x 80 foot container railcars. The units are due for delivery before the end of April 2019. The total value of the... more
Italy: bottled water to be hauled by LNG trucks
All of the Gruppo Sanpellegrino’s shuttle transport services from its mineral water bottling plant at San Pellegrino Terme to its logistics centre at Madone (Italy), have lighter carbon footprints following the delivery of Scania R 410 LNG powered vehicles. The beverage... more
Krone installs new sales manager
Ansgar Jansen has taken over the sales management of the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The graduate engineer has more than two decades of sales know-how. Frank Albers, Krone's managing director sales & marketing, declared: "We... more
Europa Capital acquires Dutch logistics asset
The real estate investment company Europa Capital has purchased a logistics warehouse in Oss (Netherlands) from a private seller for EUR 28.3 million. The 51,502 sqm property is fully leased to XPO Logistics and located in the southeast of the country close to major German and... more
West Atlantic to change CEO
The board of West Atlantic and its CEO have decided to change the company's leader. CEO Fredrik Groth will step down immediately and be replaced by Lars Jordahn. During Groth's leadership over the past three years, the company grew significantly, increasing revenue by almost... more
Turkish Cargo's first steps at future home base
Turkish Cargo has carried out the first air cargo transport services from Istanbul Airport. The commercial A321 inland flight from the new airport to Ankara took place on 4 February. Another flight - this time an international one with a B737 - went from Istanbul to Lefkoşa... more