Reber reaches North-Rhine Westphalia 
Reber Logistik has acquired Expotrans, a North-Rhine Westphalia-based logistics provider, with retroactive effect from 1 January 2024 and thus expanded its reach in Germany. The takeover will strengthen the company’s portfolio for the automotive and construction material... more
Back on track
Denny Jünemann took over the management of Captrain Deutschland Cargowest (CCW) on 1 October 2024. The Gütersloh-based company is part of the Captrain Group, which provides rail logistics services in Germany and Europe. Jünemann succeeds Captrain Deutschland managing... more
EU-Ukraine 'solidarity lanes' are a lifeline
Since May 2022 'solidarity lanes' have allowed Ukraine to export around 154 million t of goods. In total, around 153 million t of Ukrainian grain, oilseeds and related products were exported along these routes (50%) and the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (50%) between May 2022 and... more
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