UIRR: more and better paths for freight trains 
The UIRR has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for a new rail infrastructure capacity management regulation, but has also suggested some improvements. The transport policy objectives include doubling railfreight’s market share by 2050. However, a performance of... more
GBRF augments intermodal services
The UK carrier has opened new sidings on the north side of its Peterborough yard which will connect its newly opened GBP 5.75 million (EUR 6.6 million) maintenance hub to the national railway network. The opening follows three years of work between GB Railfreight (GBRF),... more
European ports: sharp drop in container handling
In September, the Container Handling Index, jointly complied by RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL), surged by 4 points to a seasonally adjusted 128.0 points. This remarkable increase was primarily... more
A refresh for pharma logistics services
Geis Group is currently restructuring its pharmaceutical logistics portfolio. In Nuremberg, Geis Eurocargo has built up a new fleet of refrigerated vehicles, implemented an IT solution and modernised the pharmaceutical handling area in recent months. "We serve hospitals... more
Etihad Cargo: new director West cargo commercial
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has promoted Soufyan Mouaniss to the role of director West cargo commercial. Based in Etihad Cargo's head office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, he will lead all commercial activity for the carrier in the West region, including... more
Seawing cuts transatlantic emissions
Airseas, a provider of wind propulsion systems for the maritime sector, has reported fuel and emissions reductions of 16% during sea trials of the Seawing system. These reductions are based on a typical transatlantic voyage, with traction data collected during automated dynamic... more
Major deployment for Renault's e-trucks
The consortiums eFreight 2030 and Project Electric Freightway have been selected to receive funding as part of the UK government’s programme to accelerate the uptake of zero emission HGVs. The e-vehicles will be supplied by Renault Trucks. The eFreight 2030 consortium, led by... more
Stef expands in the Netherlands
Stef Group is taking over the Dutch provider Bakker Logistiek, with the transaction expected to close in Q1/2024. The acquisition will expand Stef's territorial coverage of the production and consumer industries in the Netherlands and extend its range of logistics services for... more
Port of Antwerp-Bruges elects representative
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Richard Schroeter as its new representative for Germany and Switzerland, effective 1 October 2023. Alongside Elmar Ockenfels, he will represent interests of the Belgian port to the shipping industry and the logistics sector in Germany... more
New direct short-sea service in Baltic Sea region
Samskip is launching a new short-sea service connecting Rotterdam, Helsinki, Riga, and Hull in response to customer demand. This service offers reliable transit times in the Baltic Sea region, with a five-day transit time from Riga to Hull and a seven-day transit time from... more