Hellmann's fourth new foothold in 2023
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics takes another step forward in its European expansion plan, as the full-service provider founds a national company in Irland. After having established national branches in Switzerland, Slovakia, and Italy only this year, Hellmann turns towards the... more
Seven daily trains for grocery deliveries
Maritime Transport in the UK has secured a new, three-year contract with the grocery retailer Tesco. Under the new agreement, the privately owned transport company will manage, plan, and execute all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs within the Daventry... more
TT Club Americas: changes at the helm
TT Club, which provides insurance services to the international freight and logistics sector, has announced a change at the head of its New Jersey office. After 29 years at Thomas Miller, TT’s management company, Leo Kirchner (centre) will retire at the end of June 2024. A... more
Long trucks to travel between Germany and Denmark
Long trucks can transport more goods with fewer journeys, which is making them increasingly popular in Europe. With immediate effect, German haulage companies can now also use their long trucks in Denmark. The transport ministers of both countries have signed an agreement... more
ELL places large locomotive order
The leasing company has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for purchase up to 200 Vectrons. The locomotives will be provided in various power system variants to be deployed in both passenger and freight service. Sixty locomotives were initially ordered and... more
Excellence in logistics rewarded
Thunderous applause at the Tipi at the federal chancellery in Berlin as Cube Storage pioneers Jakob Hatteland and Ingvar Hognaland were inducted into the logistics hall of fame on Europe's largest stationary tent stage. More than 200 international guests from business,... more
A joint venture at Duisburg Port
Thyssenkrupp Steel and Duisport Group are joining forces to expand their logistics capacities on the Rhine with a joint venture at Duisburg Port. The European steel supplier’s logistics spin-off, Thyssenkrupp Steel Logistics, separated from its parent company in 2022 but... more
Hydrogen tech at Valencia port
Valencia's port is pioneering hydrogen technology in Europe by introducing the world's first hydrogen powered reachstacker and 4×4 terminal tractor. This marks a significant step in the H2 Ports project, which aims to implement hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in ports.... more
CCM expands leadership team
Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM), a cooperative chassis pool manager, is expanding and restructuring its leadership team. Operational responsibilities will be divided into two positions: SVP of corporate operations and strategy and SVP of pool operations. Michael... more
Emons and Cargoline on supply chains
In times of economic uncertainties, companies are striving to secure their supply chains. Emons and Cargoline are tackling just that issue with a new partnership. Emons and Cargoline have been collaborating for years in the past but have now chosen to begin a partnership on... more