Milestone birthday for Korean Air Cargo in Vienna 
It's been 20 years since Korean Air Cargo started to operate scheduled full-freighter flights between Incheon airport (ICN) and Vienna airport (VIE), and recently an official event was held in Vienna in celebrate this remarkable major milestone birthday. While it began very... more
Pushing ahead with electrification
As part of Brussels airport’s Stargate project, DHL Express is leading the way in the field of electric ground-handling equipment. Following a successful test phase, one in three of the cargo transporter’s tractors and loaders that sort and transport time-critical shipments from... more
150 dual-mode locos to arrive by 2027
DB Cargo is currently trialling six new generation dual-mode locomotives in Zwickau and Kreuztal, Germany, to assess their performance under real conditions. The Vectrons can be operated on both electrified lines and those without overhead contact wires. They are being put... more
DP World's UK expansion
On over 55,500 sqm DP World has opened its largest ever warehouse in Coventry, as part of a GBP 50 million investment into its UK network, which also includes boosting its sites at Bicester and Burton upon Trent. The logistics provider’s newest addition features a fully... more
More electric transport in Portugal
In late June, transporter Klog will deploy the first of several battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport Ikea products in Portugal from the furniture factory in Pacos de Ferreira to the port harbour in Leixoes, and to dealers’ outlets. The collaboration and... more
A perfect match for Business Code
Business Code, a developer of customised solutions for the logistics industry, has appointed Kim Nystrøm Mørch as the new head of logistics excellence consulting. He brings extensive experience in optimising logistics processes and implementing data-driven solutions in... more
Unifeeder to retrofit ships with EET solutions
Unifeeder, a part of DP World’s marine services division, and MPC Container Ships have concluded a new strategic collaboration to make joint investments into energy efficiency technology (EET). The partnership will see the companies unite to increase decarbonisation and... more
EUR 10 billion for Amazon in Germany
Amazon plans to invest EUR 10 billion in its German logistics network, bolstering three fulfilment centres in the country. This move will bring the company’s team to over 40,000 permanent positions in Germany by the end of this year. Following its previous EUR 7.8 billion... more
Chongqing launches regular train to Germany
The first train with a full timetable and loaded with 55 containers of goods is now en route from China to Europe. It left Tuanjiecun Station in Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park last Saturday (15 June 2024). On 16 June 2024, German time) a second train started its... more
Bpostgroup appoints interim CEO
Radial, a Bpost Group company and e-commerce specialist, has announced that Laura Ritchey will be stepping down from her position as CEO on 5 July. Bpost Group, a Belgium-based postal operator, has appointed Craig Simon as interim CEO of Radial North America. He will report to... more