Railway to market its services directly in China 
From the beginning of 2023 the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) will strengthen its market position in Eurasia with the newly-founded subsidiary Rail Cargo International Freight Forwarding, based in Shanghai. The subsidiary will enable the rail freight operator to offer its entire... more
Groupe Pierre in Belgium sold
In order to widen its pharmaceutical logistics services, the Japanese player Yusen Logistics has acquired the Groupe Pierre in Belgium. The group, based in the Walloon Brabant region, consists of the three units Transports Pierre (GDP-certified overland transport), Pierre... more
Memphis steams infested chestnuts for the holidays
A month ago US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in Memphis TN intercepted nine immature insects in a shipment of chestnuts. The eight-kilogram shipment from Bolzano (Italy) was en route to a residential address in Long Island NY and lacked the... more
New generation in charge at workplace specialist Krieg
On 1 October Andreas Krieg (left) transferred the management of Krieg, a company specialising in workplace systems and office furnishings, to Florian Becker (right). After completing his business studies Becker worked for one of the largest wholesalers of automotive parts for... more
Opening up in Mumbai
In India, Rhenus Warehousing Solutions recently launched a multi-user facility in Bhiwandi. The warehouse, which covers approximately 28,000 sqm, focuses on storing chemical and petrochemical products. The building features solar panels and rainwater recycling. A large part... more
More trains link up the Western Ports
Swissterminal is expanding. On 1 January 2023 the logistics firm is adding three new direct rail connections between Switzerland and Rotterdam, in the Netherlands (Rotterdam World Gateway, RWG). At the same time Swissterminal is upping the frequency of its trains to Antwerp... more
Expanding the Albatros Express
TFG Transfracht, a leader for containerised seaport-hinterland transport to and from German seaports, is expanding its Albatros Express service in Europe from 11 December. The shuttle towards the western ports will now be routed via Neuss, with daily services between Mannheim,... more
Almost 900 vehicles to be delivered by 2025
DAF Trucks has delivered the first of 879 lorries to the Belgian army. The large order comprises 636 2-axle trucks with a 4x4 driveline for general transportation purposes, and 243 4-axle trucks with an 8x8 driveline for specific applications (tipping, container transport and... more
Humanitarian logistics award from 2023
The Logistics Hall of Fame is set to present a new international award from 2023 onwards – the Lynn C. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics. The annual medal will recognise humanitarian organisations and their partners for outstanding logistics projects. The... more
"Augmented GSSA" provides qualified and trained staff
Recruiting skilled local staff is often one of the biggest delaying factors that air cargo companies face when they seek to expand into new regions and markets. The ECS Group has solved this problem for a number of clients for more than a decade. Now it has started offering... more