Kazakhstan/China: customs clearance automated 
The technology specialist Global DTC and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) have jointly launched a digital platform for clearance of transit cargo at the Kazakhstan/China border along the so-called Middle Corridor, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). With the new... more
Gateway Basel Nord: Martin Haller steps down
After nine years as a member of the board of directors and overall project manager of Gateway Basel Nord, Martin Haller (centre) will step down on 31 December 2024 but remain with the company as senior advisor for specific topics. Firat Günes (right), head of sales at SBB... more
20 years in Romania
Craiss Generation Logistik is now celebrating its 20th anniversary and growing portfolio in the Romanian market. Starting out in a small apartment in Sibiu, Transylvania, the company expanded its capacities in 2012 with an additional business, Craiss Transport. Leveraging its... more
Dual-fuel LNG carrier joins fleet
UECC has added the dual-fuel LNG car carrier "Blue Aspire" to its eco-friendly fleet, boosting capacity on its European north-south trading route from mid-December. Delivered by CIMC Raffles Offshore Engineering, the 200 m pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) can... more
Albatros Express augments transport portfolio
Transfracht will increase the frequency of some of its services from 15 December. The Albatros Express will operate six weekly roundtrips between Enns and Graz (both Austria) and the port of Koper (Slovenia) and the German seaports. It will also raise the number of... more
Moselle: lock closure disrupts supply chains
The closure of the Moselle lock at the Müden barrage (Germany) after a ship collision has severely impacted the regional economy, particularly industries such as oil, food, and steel. Inland ports have called for prompt repairs and comprehensive updates from the waterway... more
First of 120 e-trucks delivered to Duvenbeck
The German automotive logistics specialist recently put the first Man e-truck into service. The ultra-low liner eTGX semitrailer tractor has been specially developed for the loading volume requirements of automotive logistics and is set to make Volkswagen’s plant logistics more... more
Tackling post-Brexit exports
Europa Worldwide is using its road haulage division to help UK businesses tackle the barriers around post-Brexit customs processes and regulations. To support SMEs and exporters facing these issues, Europa Road has launched its Europa Road shipping service, a delivery duty... more
Knorr-Bremse accelerates automation
Movu Robotics is enhancing Knorr-Bremse’s hub in Lisieux, France with shuttles and elevators by using automation to optimise its manufacturing operations. Knorr-Bremse has been producing braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles since 1905 and is now looking to ramp... more
Airport association elects new leadership
The general assembly of the German Airports Association (ADV) has elected Aletta von Massenbach as the new president of the association. She will be supported by two vice presidents, Lars Redeligx from Düsseldorf airport and Ludger van Bebber from Dortmund airport. Aletta... more