Fitting out in west Dublin 
Glencar has built a hub in west Dublin for PRL Logistics, a transport company based in the UK and Ireland. The roughly 22,000 sqm site has been designed as a warehousing space and also includes a three-storey office complex. The 24 weeks’ development involved a full fit-out... more
More investment on the Gotthard axis
Switzerland’s government has released around CHF 80 million to implement railway projects, which will enable SBB to further enhance services on the Gotthard axis with construction projects, among other things. Specifically, the Swiss Railways is planning track upgrades... more
MacGregor lands deal for twelve Cido PCTCs
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order from Cido Shipping to supply cargo access solutions for twelve pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), with an option for eight additional vessels. The ships will be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu), with... more
Colin Eeles to head business development
Kerry Logistics UK has appointed Colin Eeles as its new business development director, to further expand its UK customer base in its verticals. Eeles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having successfully managed sales and business development activities... more
Introducing the ‘One Record’ standard
Jettainer, a global specialist for ULD management services, has signed the Iata ‘digitalisation leadership charter’ and is now an official member of the digitalisation leadership forum. The signing took place during the Iata digital cargo conference, which was attended by 165... more
Next up for NX: healthcare logistics
Nippon Express Holdings is taking over the Simon Hegele Group as its newest acquisition in the healthcare and pharma logistics sector. Based on a network of 50 hubs worldwide, Simon Hegele offers healthcare, industrial and pharma logistics services, with a special focus on... more
DP World doubles rail services
The newly introduced mid-week train will be operated by Freightliner from today, 1 October 2024. It augments the existing weekend service, providing customers with increased access to extensive storage and handling, freight forwarding and delivery services at London Gateway... more
Introducing the first ATR-500 in Kenya
Kenyan operator Renegade Air, turboprop lessor Abelo and the regional aircraft manufacturer ATR celebrated the introduction of the first ever ATR-500 aircraft in Kenya, during a ceremony held at Wilson airport. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the partners’... more
Autonomous 120 t road train for mining operations
The manufacturer Scania and the Australian metal mining company Fortescue have joined forces to develop and validate a fully integrated autonomous road train solution support the transformation of the global mining industry and meet the increasing demand for autonomous... more
Magnus Klaar joins Railpool
Seasoned manager Magnus Klaar will join Railpool as regional director Scandinavia, effective 24 September 2024, to lead the company’s ongoing expansion efforts in the region. Klaar draws from more than 25 years of experience from the international and Nordic railway market,... more