New service provider in Algeciras 
Elcome International is opening a new office in Algeciras, Southern Spain, as its second location in Europe. The facility will offer sales and technical support for the company’s portfolio of ship navigation, communication, satellite connectivity and coastal surveillance... more
More trains on north-south route
Belgium carrier Lineas is strengthening its presence in Ghent’s North Sea port (Belgium) by introducing a new direct intermodal connection to Milano Segrate (Italy). This service will operate five scheduled return trips per week. Lineas already runs a regular service to the... more
UKWA: changes at the top
Following Peter Ward’s announcement of his intention to step down from his role as UK Warehousing Association’s CEO (UKWA), the AGM on 16 June 2021 confirmed the appointment of Clare Bottle (photo) as new CEO, effective 1 July 2021, and the nomination of Neil Bowker, currently... more
Container transports soon emission-free
A.P. Moller – Maersk has partnered with railway company ERS/BoxXpress.de to operate emission-free electric container trains in Germany using hydropower renewable energy. Hydrogen fuel cells contain a zero-carbon fuel that can be converted into electricity with high efficiency.... more
Swissport restructures sales division
Swissport has appointed regional managers for its four newly created regions: Bruno Stefani, leader of Swissport’s Zurich operations, has been head of Switzerland since 1 June 2021; Philipp Frech, previously COO US East, becomes head of Germany & Austria; Jan van Engelen... more
New unit at Bansard International
French company Bansard International, founded in 1963, has formed B-Flexee, a new entity dedicated to emergency transport. The new solution responds to customer demand for emergency assistance in road and air transport by integrating digital developments with real-time... more
Chipolbrok`s great anniversary
Chinese-Polish shipping company Chipolbrok is celebrating its 70th anniversary. In the early 1950s, the People's Republic of China formed a start-up with a newly founded POL Polish-Ocean Lines. Both parties invested in it in equal shares of 50% and the contract of cooperation... more
Joining forces to create locomotives
Rusano, Russian Railways (RZD) and Sinara have formed a partnership to develop trunk and shunting freight locomotives using power plants based on electrochemical hydrogen fuel cells in conjunction with lithium-ion batteries. RZD will act as a potential customer for... more
Hellmann expands in the "Hexagon"
German freight forwarder Hellmann is opening its first direct load branch in France, located in Rennes. The company is thus continuing its growth path in the French market. Hellmann's first fully owned French branch near Paris started operations in September 2019. Before,... more
Fuels haulier receives first LNG trucks
AD Fuels in UK has added four ADR-spec Volvo FH LNG 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, in response to the surge in demand for transporting LNG. The three-year old Worthing-based company hauls for major road transport gas providers. Each vehicle is expected to cover around... more