Ecology-driven loans for newbuilds 
On behalf of Grimaldi Euromed, a Grimaldi Group company specialising in the transport of rolling cargo in Europe and the motorways of the sea, the Turin-based bank Intesa Sanpaolo has concluded two loans for EUR 70 million. The loans will finance the purchase of the new ships... more
European transport market beginning to relax
H1/2022 was marked by a massive imbalance in the European transport market. But the situation began to ease in the third quarter, despite all the negative signs. Although the ratio of offered freight to offered cargo space was still above the 70:30 mark, the curve is levelling... more
Large e-truck order from USA
German e-mobility specialist Quantron has signed a framework agreement with TMP Logistics Group for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with FCEV drive system. The vehicles, which will be operated via Quantron-as-a-Service (QaaS), are scheduled for delivery by 2024. There... more
Epal Germany appoints new field manager
Epal Germany, the largest national committee of the European Pallet Association, has appointed field manager Jens Lübbersmeyer. Lübbersmeyer will be in constant contact with member companies and users to better understand the needs of the market and thus further expand Europe’s... more
Smartlynx contracts Evionica
Latvia-based operator Smartlynx Airlines is partnering with Evionica to provide weight and balance services for its fleet of Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighters (P2F), ensuring safe flights in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The first Smartlynx Airlines flights using Evionica’s... more
Sweeping autumn leaves off Scottish tracks
Scotland’s Railway has launched its autumn treatment programme to remove leaves and debris from the tracks and help keep trains safe on the rails this autumn. Network Rail’s special fleet of leaf-busting trains will operate around-the-clock until December 2022, helping to... more
Hänsel und Gretel taken over
WP Holding, a logistics services provider based in the German state of Saxony, is acquiring parts of the forwarding company Hänsel und Gretel, which has its headquarters in Reichenbach in the Vogtland region, with effect from 1 October 2022. 15 employees will be taken over.... more
Italian pharma specialist renews Iata Ceiv
Italian pharma logistics specialist PHSE (Pharma Healthcare Shipping Expertise), headquartered between Milano and Piacenza with international offices in UK, USA and Singapore, has renewed its Iata Ceiv Pharma certification until 2025. This important renewal demonstrates... more
More ships and charters for Diana
Diana Shipping, an Athens-based shipping company specialising in dry bulk vessels, has taken over the “MV DSI Pyxis” (formerly “STH Montreal”. The 2018-built Ultramax dry bulk vessel has a capacity of more than 60,000 dwt. It is one of nine modern Ultramax dry bulk vessels... more
Of customers and candidates 
20 years of a logistics consultancy network. Seeking out suitable candidates to provide companies with logistics advice is the everyday business of members of the logistics consultancy network Experts for Experts. Its representatives from ten countries came together in September... more