UK boosts railway in the North 
One of Britain's largest rail projects is on track thanks to a GPB 3.9 billion (EUR 4.5 billon) funding for the Transpennine Route Upgrade. Once complete, the full route will offer significantly improved rail capacity, connectivity, and speed between Manchester, Huddersfield,... more
A vibrant industry in Miami, Singapore, Brussels! 
The time when fairs and conferences worldwide either had to be cancelled, or shifted (sometimes to virtual spaces), went on for far too long for many people in aviation. more
Faster and safer trains
SBB Cargo has been granted the type approval for the automatic brake test by Switzerland’ office of transport. The approval represents an important milestone in the automation and digitalisation of railfreight traffic in Europe. The automatic brake test will enable it to... more
Bulgarian ports gain an ally
Hapag-Lloyd, a global logistics company, recently inaugurated new offices in Bulgaria - specifically in the port city of Varna and the capital, Sofia. This expansion leverages Bulgaria's strategic position in the Balkans and its growing economy, which has seen significant... more
Canada up next for K+N
Kuehne + Nagel announced the acquisition of the customs broker Farrow on 28 November 2023. As the logistics services provider has a growing number of clients who rely on customs clearance services, this move will support the company in its 'roadmap 2026' goals and give it access... more
First chief people and culture officer
On 1 January 2024 Kerstin Kamphaus will assume the new role of chief people and culture officer (CPCO) at VTG, a European wagon hire company. People and culture are of central importance to VTG’s growth strategy. Creating this new function and bundling all strategic and... more
Cut carbon emissions with ‘Sea Alternative’
Bolloré Logistics has introduced 'Sea Alternative,' a solution aimed at reducing ocean shipping's carbon footprint through the use of biofuel, aligning with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations that target a 70% reduction in ocean freight CO2 emissions by 2050... more
Fully electric trucking in Germany
WP Holding has introduced a fully electric truck with a range of 400 km, which is initially to be used for local distribution. The WP Holding, a logistics provider based in Zwickau (Germany), has added its first battery-powered fully electric truck, built by Daimler Benz, to... more
Modal shift to rail stalling
BLS Cargo calls for comprehensive infrastructural improvements in Switzerland’s rail network. The private Swiss railfreight company sees a need for action in terms of construction site coordination and compensation.More parking and buffering facilities are also required at... more
UK association completes regional team
Chris Curtin’s appointment as regional consultant representative in Scotland for the British International Freight Association (Bifa) completes the trade association’s regional team. He joins four other regional representatives, who support and engage with Bifa members in all of... more