Two dual-mode locos for La Spezia 
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, a subsidiary of FS Italiane, will soon be putting Italy’s first two dual-mode shunting locomotives in operation in the port of La Spezia. They are Dual Shunter 2000 locomotives manufactured by the Czech company CZ Loko, which can be operated... more
Another honour for Emanuele Grimaldi
Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and managing director of Grimaldi Group, was awarded the ‘2024 Capital Link Maritime Sustainability Award’ on Tuesday 24 September at the 14th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum in... more
Dachser adds Austrian office
Dachser has moved into a new hub in Graz that contains 403 sqm of office space with enhanced infrastructure and sustainability measures. The logistics provider shifted its air & sea logistics to the new site in early September. Located at the Technopark Raaba, it has... more
Breb creates offshore services portfolio
German shipping company Breb has introduced a new port & offshore services division to address increasing demands in the maritime industry, particularly in wind energy. This division’s portfolio includes offshore logistics, equipment rental, and marine agency services. ... more
Cargoline: a trio at the head of the cooperation
The general cargo cooperation Cargoline is forming a three-person management team to make it fit for the future: Jörn Peter Struck (centre), who will retain his overall responsibilities as managing director, will be joined by Sebastian Grollius (left) and Andreas Witzigmann... more
Direct train from Munich to Trieste launched
With the new intermodal service, Kombiverkehr is integrating the HHLA Italy terminal in the port of Trieste into its international network. The new direct train now runs between Munich-Riem (Germany) and Trieste twice a week. In Trieste, the train provides a direct... more
Combining sweets and sustainability
Mars is working with three logistics providers in Germany to enhance its transport data and better track its CO2 emissions. In this new project, the manufacturer is partnering with Rigterink Logistikgruppe, Shippeo and Elain to improve information on its scope 3 emissions... more
Passing the Hindu Kush with an A321F
Ten days ago, on 17 September, Smartlynx Airlines Cargo, part of the Avia Solutions Group family, a provider of acmi services, made its first stop at Navoi international airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan. This technical stop was a scheduled part of the cargo route from Dhaka,... more
Intermodal link between Maasvlakte and Linz
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has completed the integration of the Netherlands into its own traction network. ÖBB Rail Cargo Group RCG acquired the Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands at the end of May this year, thereby expanding its own traction network to 14... more
Delivering parcels by river
La Poste is partnering with Fludis to introduce a new barge-based parcel delivery service in Île-de-France, making urban logistics more sustainable. Starting in 2026, the barge will transport 3,000 parcels daily from Gennevilliers to Boulogne, where cargo bikes will handle... more