First e-truck in the fleet
The Swiss haulage company Thurtrans has put its first fully electric tractor unit into operation. The E-Tech T T4x2 from Renault Trucks is equipped with three 660 hp motors and six 90 kWh battery packs for a range of 340 km. Before Thurtrans decided to purchase this vehicle,... more
New HQ in Le Havre
Seafrigo Group has opened new headquarters Le Havre, where it has had its roots for over 40 years. The new hub is located at 22 Rue de New-York, close to the city’s port and terminal. Based out of Le Havre, the logistics provider has amassed a network spanning 32 countries... more
UECC and automakers partner for greener logistics
Toyota Motor Europe, Ford of Europe, and another major manufacturer have joined UECC's "sail for change" programme, using bio-LNG-powered vessels to reduce emissions in their logistics chains. This initiative is expected to cut UECC’s global Scope 1 emissions by 80,000... more
Preparing the peak season ex-Xi'an
Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao Group has launched chartered flight between Xi'an (China) and Liège (Belgium). Performed by a B767-300F, the service operates twice a week, bolstering Cainiao's China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of the peak shopping season.... more
For the benefit of every mode
Record sums from the CEF fund. The European Union has stumped up no less that EUR 7 billion this year alone to co-fund infrastructure projects for improved and sustainable trans-European transport networks. Funding from the CEF fund will also expand solidarity corridors to and... more
Maersk: a MD for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
Maersk has appointed Christopher Cook as its new managing director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, effective1 October 2024. Cook has held several key leadership roles at Maersk, the most recent being his current role as the managing director of UAE, Oman and Qatar. He... more
Open-heart surgery at big air cargo hub
Lufthansa Cargo has celebrated an important step in the further development of its Frankfurt hub. With an investment volume of almost EUR 600 million, the German cargo carrier is focusing on a comprehensive modernisation by 2030, which aims to turn the Lufthansa Cargo Centre... more
Automated storage on 190 sqm
Dematic has installed an automation solution at the warehouse of a Spanish healthcare logistics provider to improve storage processes on an area of 190 sqm. This project was completed at Grupo Servicio Móvil’s Madrid hub, where the logistics company stores medical supplies for a... more
Intermodal service between Adria and Styria
Tailwind Intermodal’s first own train arrived in Graz, Austria, on 3 September carrying cargo from the Slovenian port of Koper. This deliver marks the debut of Retailer Lidl’s subsidiary as an independent railway operator on this route. The so-called panther shuttle will... more
Hamburg and Duisburg ports strengthen ties
The Port of Hamburg and Duisport are strengthening their collaboration, with Duisport joining Hafen Hamburg Marketing as a new member. This partnership aims to combine their extensive networks to enhance transport solutions and promote sustainability. Both ports see... more