New Spain-UK shortcut 
Hutchison Ports London Thamesport has welcomed a new W.E.C. Line service to Bilbao, marking the second short-sea sailing in a week. The direct connection to Thamesport offers cargo owners more carrier options. Mark Taylor, director of London Thamesport, emphasised the... more
KS Europe appoints new CEO
Tomáš Stránský joined the Czech logistics service provider KS Europe as CEO on 1 September 2023. Based in Pilsen, the company is part of the global retail and services chain Otto Group, headquartered in Hamburg, and has been under the management of Hermes Fulfilment, the Otto... more
DHL to convert its complete UK fleet for JLR
UK car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has renewed its freight services contract with DHL Supply Chain UK for a further three years. The contract contains transitioning DHL’s entire UK core fleet in the JLR operation to alternative fuels including a combination of battery... more
Heuel Logistics launches Stuttgart office
Heuel Logistics opened its newest branch in Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on 1 September 2023, as part of its strategy to offer its customers transport solutions nationwide. It is already the second addition to the company’s network this year. The new office will... more
HPC to drive IT management in Georgia's ports
Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has been chosen to lead Georgia's national maritime single window (NMSW) initiative in IT management. In partnership with Amentum, MTA Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia, and supported by the US department of state's EXBS programme, this... more
GLS Germany restructures management team
With immediate effect, Achim Dünnwald takes over as CEO of General Logistics Systems Germany. He has been chief operating officer (COO) of the company since August 2022 and previously held management positions at Royal Mail and Deutsche Post / DHL Group. Dünnwald succeeds... more
WinGD and SHI to cooperate on ammonia fuel
The Swiss company WinGD and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) are partnering to explore ammonia-fuelled engines for future vessels. SHI intends to incorporate WinGD's X-DF-A dual-fuel ammonia engines into upcoming ship constructions. The collaboration involves adapting the... more
Eyeing the European market 
Qatari firm Q Terminals acquires a Dutch SME. The Kramer Group from the Netherlands is a strong player in the port of Rotterdam. Q Terminals, in turn, stepped into the international limelight for the first time recently by buying the Dutch firm. The Qatari terminal operator has... more
Financial incentive for shifting cargo to rail
DP World has launched a new programme in the UK to help cargo owners reduce their carbon emissions. The company is offering a financial incentive to move imported goods off the road and onto rail. The incentive will be paid for by a relatively small charge on all import... more
More potential for intermodal services in Basel
The Swiss transport and logistics company Camion Transport (CT) is taking over the business activities of its long-standing partner company Hänger in Basel. As of 1 January 2024, the two family-owned companies will combine their activities at the Wolf railfreight station in... more