Rhenus expands footprint in the Balkans 
Continuing its expansion in Croatia, Rhenus is taking over logistics provider Trans Integral, two years after the successful integration of freight forwarder Log Adria. This acquisition is part of the plan to enlarge Rhenus Group’s presence in the region and augment its... more
Schedule reliability increases sharply
The maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence reports that global schedule reliability in February 2023 reached 60.2% - an increase by 7.7 percentage points month-on-month. On a year-on-year level, schedule reliability was 26.0 percentage points higher. The average delay for... more
Codognotto strengthens presence in Turkey
Codognotto Group, which specialises in integrated logistics management, intermodal transport, and sea/air services, has opened a new subsidiary company, Codognotto Turkey in Istanbul. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its intermodal offering outside... more
Deploying hydrogen powered trucks in the Nordics
Manufacturer Quantron and Norwegian Hydrogen, operator of hydrogen refuelling stations, have formed five-year strategic partnership to promote hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in the Nordic region, which includes Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. Quantron is... more
DB Schenker's 18th terminal in Poland
DB Schenker is expanding its network of 17 terminals in Poland and opening a new facility in Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian region. The property includes a cargo handling hall with an operating area of more than 4,800 sqm and modern office spaces on a plot spanning 41,000 sqm.... more
A simple and cost-effective way to cut emissions
Wärtsilä, a provider of innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the global marine and energy markets, has conceived a new radical derating retrofit solution. After a test on a container ship last year, the group has announced that "Wärtsilä Fit4Power"... more
Insurtech startup Breeze grows team
Digital insurance innovator Breeze, which has developed an online platform specifically for forwarders and logistics companies, has appointed industry veteran Patrizia Kern as its chief insurance officer. Kern has over 30 years’ experience in senior roles in the marine... more
A step further towards a net zero business
In UK, Biocair has added its first 100% electric vans to its fleet of delivery and collection vehicles. The acquisition is part of company’s effort to become a net zero business by 2024. The new units will be used to complete deliveries and collections at ambient... more
SGL launches logistics hub for Eastern Europe
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is opening its first wholly owned office in Bucharest, Romania, which is fast becoming the logistics hub for Eastern Europe. The new location will help strengthen the forwarder’s position in the Balkan Peninsula by leveraging its existing locations in... more
Basel's port economy forging ahead
The Swiss association for shipping and port management (SVS) recently held its 119th general assembly in Basel. President Christoph Brutschin pointed out in his address that in addition to dealing with current economic challenges on the international and national level, the... more