Driver shortage to triple by 2026 
Professional driver shortages in Europe are spiralling out of control, fuelled by increased transport demand and an ageing driver population, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) concluded in its latest report. The growing chasm between retiring and new drivers is... more
The air cargo world also connects in Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo has further boosted its growing network, with increased flight frequencies to multiple popular destinations that will benefit its customers’ business globally to meet growing demand this winter season. Chief officer cargo Guillaume Halleux: "We are... more
Strong year for MLP Group
The Polish MLP Group, a developer, owner and manager of commercial, industrial and logistics parks specialising in brownfield sites, has published its figures for the first three quarters of 2022. MLP’s net asset value (NAV) is over EUR 498.5 million (PLN 2.4 billion). This... more
Lufthansa Cargo now links Evenes with the world
In the beginning of November, Lufthansa Cargo introduced weekly A321 freighter flights to Evenes Airport (EVE) in Northern Norway. A joint project between the Norwegian salmon producer and exporter Nordlaks, the freight forwarder Salmosped and Lufthansa Cargo is now... more
Bifa launches campaign to attract recruits
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has launched a programme called ‘Freight Development Pathway’ in partnership with Manpower. The aim of the programme is to help identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the freight forwarding and... more
Stihl's central warehouse operational
Stihl, a manufacturer of gardening tools and equipment, has officially inaugurated its new central warehouse in Voelklingen, Germany. The logistics site was built by property developer Dietz as the investor. The facility is operated by Hellmann and covers a total area of... more
Twelve blades from India
The "MV Superfast Levante", a ro-ro vessel sailing under the Spanish flag and chartered by Consignaciones Toro y Betolaza, called at the Cuxport terminal in Cuxhaven for the first time in mid-November. Since then, the service has been frequenting the port on a regular... more
Forward Solutions welcomes Connor Scotece
Transport technology firm Forward Solutions has welcomed Connor Scotece to its customer success team at its Nottingham headquarters. Forward Solutions is one of the longest-established freight software development companies, offering an end-to-end solution for a wide range... more
160 new partner locations in one go
The mobility service provider UTA Edenred has gained two new cooperation partners. Through the partnership with Conti Trade Austria, a subsidiary of Continental, and Point S, UTA Edenred is expanding its Austrian tyre partner network with 160 new workshops offering tyre services... more
New locomotive for mineral oil transports
The German railway company IGE is expanding its fleet and leasing another Euro Dual locomotive from the European Loc Pool (ELP). The new traction unit will be used for heavy mineral oil transports The six-axle Euro Dual is the fourth Euro Hybrid locomotive in the IGE fleet,... more