Dakosy: Dieter Spark retires 
Dakosy's long-standing board member Dieter Spark is retiring at the end of the year. His career, which began in 1982, is closely interwoven with the Hamburg-based software company. Spark witnessed the birth of the then start-up Dakosy as a working student in 1982. In the... more
Luxcargo to follow Luxair - as expected
Luxcargo Handling, LCH, has been awarded a licence for ramp handling at Luxembourg airport which also permits the wholly owned subsidiary of Cargolux to handle third party airlines. The decision was announced following a tender process for two ground handling licences. LCH... more
Nestlé significantly cuts sea freight emissions
The food and beverage company Nestlé has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions in sea freight by using Maersk's Eco Delivery solution for all cargo transported by Maersk in 2023. This initiative, which can be extended beyond 2024, uses second-generation biofuels... more
DB Cargo UK to service Class 60 locos
The carrier has secured a new three-year maintenance deal with fellow railfreight company GB Railfreight (GBRF). The agreement will see DB Cargo UK work closely with GBRF’s engineering team to drive locomotive performance and provide professional engineering support. The... more
Another transition in Genoa
After more than 20 years of operation as a specialist for integrated logistics services, Krohne Logistik, a licensed Fiata and Iata company based in Genoa (Italy), has turned a new page in its history. Following a shareholder reform, it changed its name to KL International... more
Europe's largest photovoltaic plant
Europe’s largest rooftop photovoltaic plant – totalling up to 450,000 sqm - will be installed at the port of Barcelona. Completion is set for 2026. The project will be carried out in the ZAL Port, the port’s intermodal logistics platform. Cilsa, manager of ZAL Port and... more
A. Hartrodt to expand in Hungary and Poland
The European transport company is focusing on the truck and automotive business as the fastest-growing segment with great potential in Eastern Europe. Following the successful launch of an own vehicle fleet at its affiliate in Poland, A. Hartrodt is now planning to invest in... more
Bilbao: 20 years of telematics platform
The Port Authority of Bilbao is celebrating 20 years of its digital platform E-puertobilbao, a critical tool for efficient port management. Evolving from a single service with 30 companies, it now offers 20 services to around 800 companies, enhancing efficiency, security, and... more
ITA Airways bans hunting trophies
Italy’s ITA Airways has joined the campaign of the international organisation Humane Society International/Europe and introduced a ban on transporting hunting trophies on its flights, both as cargo and as passenger baggage. On a national level, ITA Airways' commitment holds... more
Emanuele Grimaldi scores double
Emanuele Grimaldi was honoured as ‘International Personality of the Year’ at the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2023, during a ceremony that took place on 1 December 2023 at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens. The Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards celebrated... more