FS to explore new energy sources 
The Italian rail group aims to accelerate the energy transition towards new sources of fuel and has signed a letter of intent with the energy company ENI to this effect. The aim of the collaboration is to identify and develop new opportunities, such as the use of... more
Revamping Russia's intermodal terminals
Transcontainer will invest RUB 1.6 million (EUR 17.000) in the modernsation of Russia’s intermodal terminal operations. The largest portion of the funds has been earmarked for the acquisition of two cranes for the new container yard at the Kleshchikha terminal (Novosibirsk),... more
Maersk opens low emissions hub
Maersk has opened its first low greenhouse gas emission warehouse in Fredericia, Denmark. The site at Taulov Dry Port gives the company access to the “triangle region” in Funen and South Jutland. Development at the facility began two years ago. In keeping with Maersk’s... more
Trialling digital co-drivers
The trial with a digital co-driver involves electronic driver assistance systems that navigate on authorised routes for large and heavy goods transports and at the same time display the relevant driving instructions with pinpoint accuracy. This means that a human co-driver will... more
Forging a French partnership
MTA Group is taking over domestic shipments of palletised orders for two French distributors of packaging materials, aiming to enhance services and environmental performance. Raja and Cenpac recently signed an agreement with the group for an initial period of three years to this... more
A double role for Christophe Tchordjallian
Christophe Tchordjallian, who remains Dimotrans Group’s development director, recently took over the reins of the new Dimolog logistics business unit, which combines the activities of the group's various logistics entities, dedicated to "end to end" contract logistics.... more
A second MD at Cologne/Bonn airport
Cologne/Bonn airport’s supervisory board has elected Cenk Özöztürk as the new second managing director of the airport company. Özöztürk currently heads the aviation and human resources divisions at the airport and will shortly take up his new position and join chairman Thilo... more
A new freighter route to Madrid
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid. Starting 15 July 2024, the carrier will operate two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid, adding over 200 t of cargo capacity... more
A mammoth collaboration
The Swiss outdoor brand Mammut has chosen to work with Topo Solutions on its digitisation and quality assurance efforts. The collaboration will see Topo’s supply chain platform come together with Mammut’s portfolio to streamline processes. The SaaS provider has a low-code... more
Dachser invests in green fleet
The logistics service provider is adding fifteen Renault Trucks vehicles to its fleet. The all-electric trucks are deployed for local and long-distance transport tours at seven Dachser locations in Germany every weekday. Five e-trucks of the Renault Trucks E-Tech D type are... more