Air cargo demand still climbing 
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released data for global air cargo markets in July 2024 showing continuing strong annual rise in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels (14.3% for... more
Valenciaport sees rise in Australian trade links
Trade between Valenciaport and Australia saw significant growth in June this year, with exports rising by 13.75% compared to June 2023. Valenciaport now maintains commercial relations with eleven Australian ports, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Key exports to... more
Aldi adds in Lower Saxony
Effective 6 September, Aldi Nord is moving its operations into a new expanded logistics site at Lehrte-Aligse. It now totals 42,800 sqm with space for logistics, offices and administration. A cold chamber ensures the safe storage of fruits and vegetables. With this enhanced... more
A new chair for Railcom
At the request of the ministry of transport (Detec), the Swiss government appointed Barbara Furrer, Hedingen, as the new chair of the rail transport commission “Railcom” on 27 August 2024. She replaces Patrizia Danioth Halter, Altdorf, who led the commission with great... more
Offshore wind projects boost SOV market
The rapid expansion of offshore wind development, with turbines being installed in remote and challenging environments, has amplified the demand for service operation vessels (SOVs) equipped with flexible solutions for maintenance. Vestdavit, a Norwegian supplier, is meeting... more
A brewing base in western France
ID Logistics has opened a site in Neuillé-Pont-Pierre for AB Inbev France, a beer manufacturer. Off the back of a 15 year-partnership, the two companies are now looking to optimise AB InBev’s operations in western France. While the Neuillé-Pont-Pierre site is already... more
A takeover to boost growth at AMS
With its plans to acquire Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam), Menzies Aviation’s general cargo handling operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), Worldwide Flight Services Holland, a member of the Sats Group, is set to expand its presence at one of Europe's biggest cargo... more
Checking freight wagons as they roll past
An AI technology extract the status and, more recently, other important operating data as the train rolls past marshalling yards. DB Cargo is already using the thirteen existing camera bridges installed at Germany’s eight largest freight yards for this purpose. The cameras... more
Building an air-rail-road hub in Liège
In Belgium, Liege airport and Liège Logistics Intermodal (LLI) are joining forces to develop a new air-rail-road hub. In a first phase, the two partners will modernise and extend the existing road-rail platform for EUR 22 million up to 2030. Gantry cranes will be installed, and... more
DHL supports wastewater business
Finland-based Wärtsilä is partnering with DHL to optimise the management of water & waste supply chains. DHL Supply Chain will take over the business’s warehouse and spare parts logistics as part of the deal. Using DHL’s logistics network, Wärtsilä will be able to boost its... more