Freight terminal operator appointed 
Maritime Transport has secured the contract to operate the new West Midlands Interchange’s strategic railfreight interchange (SRFI) on the West Coast Mainline, UK. The transport company recently signed a long-term agreement with Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners... more
Boosting cross-border business
Courtesy of Dachser, two new border connect services will give UK exporters access to major European groupage networks. The solution seeks to support UK businesses against the impact of post-Brexit conditions. With Connect40 and Connect42, exporters shipping on delivered... more
UV ballast treatment on cargo sailing ship
The “Grain de Sail II”, a 52 m cargo sailing ship based in St. Malo, France, is making strides in sustainable shipping with a ballast water treatment system from Bio-UV Group. Transporting French goods to New York and organic products from the Caribbean, this wind-powered... more
DP World names VP of freight forwarding
Global supply chain solutions provider DP World has appointed Tim Gates to the newly created position of vice president of freight forwarding for the USA and Mexico, as it accelerates the global expansion of its freight forwarding business. Most recently serving as vice... more
Europe invests in links to Central Asia
Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have joined forces to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). They will work to increase freight traffic between Central Asia and Europe through Kazakhstan. As part of the... more
157 GDP certifications
157 of DB Schenker’s pharma stations have received a good distribution practice certification, strengthening its position in the medical goods market in America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s life+ portfolio now has the logistics capacity to cover 80% of global healthcare... more
Dachser boosts food logistics
With the acquisition of Brummer Logistik, Dachser is strengthening its presence in Austria’s food logistics market. The takeover includes the entire operating business of the Brummer Group, which was founded in 1977 and generated a turnover of EUR 128 million in 2023.... more
Special container for green intermodal transport
With its 20 ft (6 m) long containers, Innofreight City Logistics is offering an eco-friendlier alternative for gypsum transports from the mining company Knauf in Austria. 120 t of building materials, excavated material and rubble can be shipped per double wagon in combined... more
Yamaha's new supply chain partner
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA has chosen Shippeo as its strategic partner to improve its supply chain visibility in multiple modes. Shippeo provides real-time transportation visibility and will be supporting Yamaha in its ocean, rail, and road operations. The platform... more
Green light for Port 2000's river access channel
The administrative court in Rouen, France, has dismissed a summary motion to suspend work on the river access channel to Port 2000 in Le Havre, allowing Haropa Port to continue preparatory work on the embankment. The project, supported by the Normandy regional authority, the... more