More intermodal routes available from Rostock 
Hansa Destinations has introduced two new regular train-connections to and from the Rostock gateway, offering links with Duisburg and Kaldenkirchen (all Germany), Italy and Southern France and onward services to central Sweden. Hansa Destinations is also expanding its... more
3.5 t dropside trailers added to fleet
In UK, Ferns Group has taken delivery of four new Iveco trucks that have joined its nationwide fleet of over 500 commercial vehicles. Ferns provides extensive aggregate, surfacing, recycling, and utility services all over the country. The quartet of twin rear wheel Iveco... more
No end to newbuilds? 
The order book is impressive. The Chinese shipbuilders of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding have inked contracts for 22 newbuilds. Their approximate value is estimated at USD 2.5 billion, taking the group's total orderbook to around USD 10 billion. MSC is the driver with an order of... more
Felbermayr celebrates 80th anniversary
In just three generations, the Wels (Austria)-based family business Felbermayr has developed into a major international heavy goods company and also made rapid progress in the building sector beyond the country's borders. Last week, on Thursday, 6 October 2022, the company... more
German takeover in Liguria
The Italian affiliate of the family-run and Hamburg-headquartered company A. Hartrodt is taking over 100% of the company Fratelli Gambetta, founded in Genoa in 1965 and also a family business. The new entity will report to Maurizio Fasce, regional managing director of the... more
Tanja Wielgoss joins 4Flow's supervisory board
On 26 September 2022, Tanja Wielgoss was elected to the supervisory board of 4Flow, a major provider of logistics consulting, logistics software and 4PL services. With immediate effect, she joins chairman Dr Stefan Wolff and Christian Berner on 4flow’s supervisory board.... more
Fast access to trailer data
Schmitz Cargobull trailer data can now be downloaded from Add Secure's fleet management systems and transport management systems. Using telematics data, Add Secure customers who manage Schmitz Cargobull trailers now have access to trailer tracking, EBS data and overall... more
Enhancing warehouse capacities on the Adriatic
After receiving the green light in form of the operational permit for its new multipurpose warehouse, Luka Koper is extending its logistics range. The new enclosed facility covers an area of approximately 2,800 sqm between the existing warehouses 50F and 51A. The space is... more
New SSS connection in Southern Italy
Starting on 17 October, the Grimaldi Group is further extending its operations between Sicily and Naples. A new three-weekly service will be launched for the transport of passengers and freight Naples. The ro-pax vessel “Cruise Ausonia” will be deployed, a modern unit with a... more
Switzerland amends air transport ordinance
At its meeting on 12 October 2022, the Swiss federal council adopted the partial revision of the air transport ordinance which aims at increasing safety in the transport of dangerous goods such as radioactive material, flammable liquids, fireworks, pistols, rat poison or... more