Trans-Caspian intermodal 
Group from Abu Dhabi investing in the southern Caucasus. AD Ports has acquired 60% of the shares in an intermodal hub in Tbilisi (Georgia). With this majority stake the Abu Dhabi-based group has expanded its position on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). more
Arkas to add six new ships by 2028 
Arkas is investing USD 360 million for six new eco-design container vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2028. This acquisition will increase the company’s fleet to 55 vessels and its total capacity to 112,230 teu. The 4,300 teu vessels will be built by China's CSSC Huangpu... more
Hupac to provide alternative offer via France
The Swiss CT operator is calling for the expansion of the railway lines on the left bank of the Rhine in France to ensure the stability and reliability of CT services on the north-south axis. The reason for this demand is the recent experience with the three-week full... more
Daimler Truck: opening a new chapter
The supervisory board of Daimler Truck Holding has appointed Karin Rådström as the company’s new CEO, effective 1 October 2024, and for a mandate ending 31 December 2029. She will succeed Martin Daum who will simultaneously resign as CEO and thus the way for the next chapter... more
JD fortifies French portfolio
Jingdong (JD) is expanding its French pickup points and delivery services through its subsidiary Ochama. The omnichannel retail brand is looking to enhance next-day home deliveries and order collections in response to a rapid growth of its business within the French market.... more
THPA reviews job expansion in ministerial visit
The Greek deputy minister for social security, Konstantinos Karagkounis, visited the port of Thessaloniki (THPA) on 5 September 2024, where he discussed the company's employment growth since its 2018 privatisation. Executive chairman Athanasios Liagkos and CEO Ioannis Tsaras... more
Transporeon expands in Turkey
Transporeon, a Trimble company, has expanded into the transport and logistics sector in Turkey and appointed country manager Gökalp Kobe Ertuğrul to lead this initiative, making a commitment to supporting local businesses in the local language. With almost 20 years of... more
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