Higher tolls to increase costs by 12% 
The European Freight Association of International Road Hauliers (Elvis) believes that the economic problems of Germany’s transport industry will worsen in the coming months – even if business begins to pick up in the autumn as it usually does. As one of the main causes for... more
Viking Drone Packaging passes crash test
Viking Drone Packaging’s 'Crash-Protected Container' has been certified by the UK government in the Civil Aviation Authority’s test programme. This opens up new options for the drone delivery sector. In the UK and Europe it's theoretically been possible to carry dangerous... more
Collapsible AAX containers now unfolded
VRR’s 'AAX Collapsible' units, introduced six months ago, will be used by a large company on a specific trade route. It will become the first firm to deploy this innovative loading device in a commercial setting. It has the same shape, capacity, and durability as the... more
Netherlands and Rhine: low-water plans
Koninklijke Binnenvaart Nederland (KBN), the Dutch inland shipping association, has released its proposals to address low-water challenges in inland shipping in the Netherlands and on the Rhine. While there is currently no low-water issue, the plan outlines solutions to... more
Cargo-Partner expands in SE-Europe
Cargo-Partner has expanded its warehouse in Zagreb from 12,900 sqm to 17,500 sqm. The modern facility now includes 20,000 pallet spaces and a 900 sqm mezzanine for e-fulfilment services. It also features 28 truck docks and three drive-in gates. Zoran Starcevic, managing... more
EUR 380 million for terminal in Rijeka
It is the largest investment in the port's history: EUR 380 million have been earmarked to create a new container terminal on the Adriatic coast. The recent ground-breaking ceremony marked the start of the works on the future Rijeka Gateway terminal which is scheduled to begin... more
Scan Global Logistics enters Swiss market
Scan Global Logistics is acquiring Belglobe and entering the Swiss market. Switzerland is well-known for its infrastructure and proximity to European markets. SGL adds this takeover to close to three decades of market presence and a strong position within pharma healthcare... more
Higher eco premiums for e-trucks in Germany
Save emissions and receive a climate bonus as a reward - that is the idea behind the GHG (greenhouse gas reduction) quota. The German truck insurer R+V and its subsidiary Kravag help companies and private individuals to get the money. For e-trucks, the legislator has now... more
Hutchison Ports: four decades in Duisburg
Hutchison Ports Duisburg is marking its 40th anniversary, transforming from DeCeTe Duisburg into a full-fledged trimodal inland terminal. Strategically located in Germany's Ruhr region, it connects to major seaports through rail and waterways, bolstering efficient freight... more
VTG steel train en route across Europe
The steel industry is currently responsible for around 10% of global CO2 emissions. It must therefore switch to renewable fuels, if the world’s economy is to make any substantial steps towards carbon-neutral production. No other industry is capable of reducing such high amounts... more