Groundbreaking for a new hub in Duisport 
Duisport is aiming to build Europe’s first climate-neutral hinterland terminal. The groundbreaking ceremony marks not only the start of construction of the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) but also the implementation of the joint project "Ener Port II". On the site... more
Dachser expands warehouse in Linz
The German logistics provider Dachser is investing EUR 4.3 million in the expansion of its warehouse in Hörsching near Linz, Austria. The additional storage and logistics space has a footprint of 5,640 sqm and will provide an additional 10,500 pallet spaces to the existing... more
Grimaldi joins Barcelona's Nexigen project
In the course of the Nexigen project, the Port of Barcelona and the Grimaldi Group signed an agreement to connect the operator's ships to the electricity grid. The Nexigen project aims to electrify the docks of the port area to decarbonise port activity and improve air quality,... more
Frank Dreeke reappointed head of BLG
The supervisory board of Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft (BLG), which was founded as a public limited company in 1877, has re-elected Frank Dreeke chairman of the management board. The decision to extend Dreeke’s contract for another two years until the end of 2024 was passed... more
Rail service for car maker launched
DB Cargo UK has commenced a new international rail freight services from Toton in Nottinghamshire, UK, to Valenciennes in Northern France for automotive manufacturer, Toyota. This follows the construction of a new, automotive transfer facility in the East Midlands and... more
Robots on the move in Sweden
Located in Sisjön, Gothenburg, Kollmorgen Automation is moving into new 1,900 sqm premises. The change is part of a strategic initiative to push the implementation of AGVs and mobile robots into processes. "The new building is located next to our testing and simulation... more
Lufthansa Cargo: second record year in a row
In FY/2021, Lufthansa Cargo achieved the best result in the company's history to date. Revenue rose to EUR 3.8 billion (2020: EUR 2.76 billion), while adjusted ebit amounted to EUR 1,493 million (EUR 772 million). A total of 7.2 billion ftk were sold (6.5 billion). The... more
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From Rotterdam to Russia
As an important hub of raw materials in Europe and worldwide, the Port of Rotterdam has explained its relation to the sanctions. Russia accounts for 62 million t (13%) of the nearly 470 million t handled in the Port of Rotterdam. The country currently imports about 30% of crude... more