“From Lisbon to Kyiv” 
In conversation with InRail CEO Guido Porta. The Genoa-based enterprise InRail, a very large Italian railfreight group with cross-border experience and ambitions, operates 20 electric and five diesel locomotives of its own, has 400 employees and a turnover that’s expected to... more
Adding B767s to tackle challenges 
In what it calls a milestone that "marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility", Challenge Group has taken over a B767-300BDSF. The converted B767 is an addition to the existing fleet and is not intended... more
Transport sector demands priority for railfreight
The reopening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) on a single track announced for today, Wednesday (23 August), will bring relief for freight traffic and is welcomed by the transport sector. Transport and logistic companies demand that emergency capacities be utilised as... more
Rhenus Cuxport expands for auto market
Rhenus Cuxport, a port terminal operator, is extending its presence in the automotive logistics market by expanding into a 110, 000 sqm area in the hinterland of the Cuxhaven deep-sea port. The move anticipates Germany's shift from car exports to imports due to Asia's... more
Dachser: new managers for Northeastern USA
Dachser has appointed a new general manager for its branches in the Northeastern United States: Andreas Kayser, an experienced logistics manager, has been overseeing the company’s branches in New York, Boston and Baltimore since 1 August 2023. Additionally, Dachser has named... more
PSA BDP launches Romanian office
PSA BDP, a provider supply chain, transport, and logistics solutions, has opened its first office in Bucharest, Romania. With this addition, PSA BDP now has nearly 140 offices around the globe. Romania has been actively investing in the development of its transport... more
WWL appoints national director of air freight
Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL), an integrated logistics provider, has appointed Robert Stadnicki as national air freight director, where he will oversee the US air freight division. Stadnicki will be responsible for setting the company’s air freight strategy, managing import... more
Gotthard to reopen for goods trains tomorrow
Good news for the transport sector: from tomorrow, Wednesday 23 August, around 90 goods trains per day are expected to run through the Swiss base tunnel again, plus around 20 trains via the old mountain route. To ensure that all goods can be transported, however, some goods... more
BUD Cargo City apron extension fully operational
Completed after just ten months of construction, the extension of the BUD Cargo City’s apron was recently handed over at Budapest Airport, in a special ceremony to mark the occasion. During the opening ceremony, Qatar Airways Cargo was the first guest, with a special livery... more
Tightening the reins in road haulage
Joining forces for fair competition: in Germany, the BGL (federal association of road Haulage, logistics and waste disposal) and Balm (federal logistics and mobility office) are working together to ensure the consistent enforcement of fair competitive conditions in road haulage.... more