Innovation and sustainability 
LKW Walter celebrating its centennial this year. With more than 8,000 full truck-loads on the road and in combined transport every day, LKW Walter, a subsidiary of Austria’s Walter Group, is one of the leading players in the European transport industry. Now the family business,... more
25 new Vectrons for continental Europe 
UK-based rolling stock lessor Beacon and Siemens Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron multi system locomotives. The initial contract includes 25 units with a power of 6.4 MW and will supplement Beacon’s existing Vectron fleet. It... more
Röhlig opens Irish subsidiary
Röhlig Logistics has opened a new subsidiary in Dublin after having acquired a majority stake in its former local agent, Air Ocean Ireland. Following 20 years of collaboration with the logistics provider, Air Ocean Ireland will operate as Röhlig Ireland in future. Röhlig... more
New CEO for CST
Christian Späth will take over as CEO of Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) on 1 October 2024. His task will be to continue a project review and repositioning of the Swiss enterprise CST, already successfully initiated, and to lead the generational project into the next phase. Späth... more
Nav Aero expands airline portfolio
Nav Aero Global Cargo GSSA Network is expanding its airline network through a strategic partnership with Salam Air, Oman’s first low-cost carrier. This strengthens Nav Aero’s global footprint and enhances its ability to offer superior air cargo services to clients worldwide.... more
Electronic toll solution now covers 18 countries
UTA Edenred has once again expanded the number of toll contexts available for its interoperable toll box, adding Croatia and Slovenia to its network. The 4G-compatible UTA on-board unit (OBU) for the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) can now handle 20 toll contexts in 18... more
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