CIT operational in Port d’Abidjan 
Early in November, the Côte d'Ivoire Terminal (CIT) officially launched the commercial operations of its new container terminal in the port of Abidjan. The first vessel to arrive was the ‘CMA CGM Rossini’ (267 m long and 40 m wide), which brought in 5,770 containers. The... more
Opening a rail link to save 3,000 truck journeys
In cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Bau Beton has put a new connecting train into operation at the port of Vienna Freudenau. From now on, 60,000 to 80,000 t of gravel and binder will be transported by rail via the facility each year - saving around 3,000... more
Robots in fashion
Fiege is planning to use robots to help serve its customer, the Isernhagen-based CBR Fashion Group, known for the brands Cecil and Street One. Fiege has been working for the shipper for 15 years and is responsible for warehousing and fulfilment as well as last mile transport.... more
Copa Airlines brings Champ’s TGC to Brazil
The Latin American carrier Copa Airlines has expanded its relationship with Champ by adding ‘Traxon Global Customs’ (TGC) to its essential resources. Copa, which is headquartered in Panama, already uses Champ’s TGC solution for its branches in Bolivia, Paraguay, Trinidad and... more
2,000th MAN truck handed-over
The Germany-based Hegelmann Group was able to take delivery of its 2,000th truck from the Munich-based commercial vehicle manufacturer at Hauser Schloss on the MAN Truck & Bus factory premises. Another 680 vehicles will follow in the next few months. Hegelmann Group is... more
Direct link between Belgium and Poland
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac is expanding its network. From tomorrow, Tuesday 8 November 2022, a new train will run between Antwerp (Belgium) and Poznan/Gadki (Poland). The shuttle will initially be operated with three round trips per week. From Antwerp, there are options... more
Siemens Gamesa picks Morten Pilgaard Rasmussen
Siemens Gamesa has appointed Morten Pilgaard Rasmussen to the newly created position of global chief technology officer (CTO), tasked with accelerating harmonisation and standardisation of technologies in the company under the Mistral strategy programme. Since March 2017,... more
Cainiao adds highway route to Europe
Cainiao, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, is introducing a new highway delivery route to send small electronics, batteries, and cosmetics from south China’s manufacturing hub Dongguan to the platform’s hub in Liège. The daily delivery service will help Chinese exporters... more
Transuniverse acquires Welpa Trans
In Belgium, Transuniverse Forwarding based in Wondelgem close to Ghent has taken over the forwarding company Welpa Trans in Wommelgem, Antwerp. The transaction price was not disclosed. Welpa Trans, founded in 1984, generates an annual turnover of EUR 5.5 million. This... more
European road freight rates soften
The data of the latest European Road Freight Rates Benchmark Report shows prices softening towards the end of Q3/2022. Average European road freight contract rates are up to an all-time high in Q3/2022 (129.7 index points), up by 19.6 points y-o-y. Spot rates are now 12.9... more