Hong Kong welcomes first European-made e-truck 
Scania’s 24-t e-truck was acquired by DFI’s Wellcome Supermarket chain. It is expected to reduce around 538 t of carbon emissions over a decade, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption by about 24,710 trees. Wellcome plans to add a second e-truck to its fleet in Hong Kong... more
Bremerhaven to SA with MSC
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, has announced changes to its Europe to South Africa shipping service from March 2024. The revised NWC to South Africa service will now include a direct call at Bremerhaven. The enhanced rotation will be... more
Promoting cargo traffic at Tallinn airport
Maru Ehitus and Airport City have signed a contract for the design and construction of an innovative cargo terminal on the southern side of Tallinn airport. Construction work is scheduled to start in spring 2024 and is planned for completion in summer 2025. The EUR 8 million... more
Swiss railfreight slows down
In a difficult economic environment including a decline in industrial production in Europe, Switzerland’s railfreight sector recorded a transport performance of 2.86 billion net tonne kilometres in Q4/2023, which is below the level of the second half of the pandemic year 2020.... more
100 robots, one warehouse
More than 100 autonomous mobile robots have been put into operation at DB Schenker’s new contract logistics hub in Rudna, Czechia. The highly automated facility features robotisation, seven packing lines with 162 stations, a vertical order picker and an automated sorter.... more
Schmitz Cargobull Italy: passing the baton
Mirko Marraccini took over as country manager Italy at Schmitz Cargobull on 1 January 2024. He replaces Vincenzo Zaghi, who retired on 31 December 2023. "We would like to thank Zaghi for his outstanding work and dedication over the past 18 years. At the same time, I am... more
Toll: two footholds in Poland
Toll Global Forwarding has opened two new branches in Poznan and Krakow in Poland. Based in Australia, the logistics provider has a workforce of 16,000 and operates in 150 countries. The expansion will improve its access to markets in Eastern Europe and the Baltics. Toll... more
MOL to power Poland’s LNG terminal
The shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Poland's Gulf of Gdańsk. The project is led by Gaz System, Poland's gas transmission system operator, and aims to strengthen the country's energy security. The... more
Relief from Brindisi to Gaza
The cargo division of Air Partner, a global full-service logistics provider headquartered in London, recently completed a cargo operation to transport 92 t of humanitarian relief for people in Gaza, a total of over 39,000 items including blankets, fleeces, and hygiene kits.... more
Hupac updates Netherlands - Poland schedule
The Swiss intermodal specialist is adjusting its timetable. As of 5 February 2024, the trains between Rotterdam CLDN and Warsaw/Hupac Brwinów will run with an improved schedule which involves later closing times at both terminals. The service will provide smooth ongoing... more