22 newbuilds for CMA CGM 
Just like a number of other carriers, Marseilles-headquartered CMA CGM Group is ordering container vessels of three different sizes. Evergreen recently placed an order for 20 units, now the French group has contracted the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for 22... more
Powerful forestry worker
Swiss freight forwarder Christen Holztransporte from Ennetmoos has invested in its fleet and purchase a new vehicle from Man. The TGS 26.510 6×2-4LL CH is a robust truck which can carry heavy loads on difficult routes, unpaved forest tracks, gravel roads and narrow... more
To sunny times in Austria and Germany
Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is banking on solar power. The logistics group has built four new photovoltaic systems in southern Germany and Vorarlberg (Austria) to meet its electricity needs. The systems have been installed at the logistics terminals in Nuremberg, Esslingen, Aldingen... more
Takeover to improve rail services
With the acquisition of Dutch rail operator Independent Rail Partner (IRP), Belgium headquartered rail freight carrier Lineas is bolstering its position in the Port of Rotterdam and the Netherlands. IRP is an expert in first and last mile services in the Rotterdam region and... more
Freight trains even quieter by 2025
Less rail noise in Germany: by 2025 all DB Cargo‘s 850 electric locomotives will use quieter disc brakes – 90% of these engines have already been equipped accordingly. An obligatory ramp-up now applies to the remaining 10%. DB Cargo Germany will purchase only freight wagons... more
On infrastructure in Wilhelmshaven
In the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, state-owned port company Niedersachsen Ports is planning to spend EUR 8.9 million on refurbishing port infrastructure, significantly more than the EUR 3.9 million earmarked for the construction of new facilities in the state-owned areas of... more
New York money for Texan freight forwarder
ATL Partners, an equity firm based in New York City, recently launched a funding round of about USD 300 million to invest in Austin (TX)-headquartered Arrive Logistics. The relatively young logistics firm, which was founded in 2014 and also runs an office in Chicago,... more
No surprises for UPS in first quarter
UPS reports consolidated revenue of USD 22.9 billion in the first quarter of 2021. This is a significant rise of 27% compared to Q1/2020. Consolidated average daily business volume grew 14.3% year-on-year. Consolidated operating profit clocked in at USD 2.8 billion, showing... more
Aden moves to Harren & Partner
Nils Aden is joining Harren & Partner’s management team as managing director. The German shipping and logistics group has expanded its services over recent years, growing its global presence with the acquisition of SAL Heavy Lift and its cooperation with Bremer... more
Svitzer welcomes new regional COO
Yesterday, 2 May 2021, Tina Benjamin-Lea became COO of Svitzer’s AMEA region, reporting to Svitzer AMEA’s managing director Nicolai Vinther Friis. Benjamin-Lea brings with her 30 years of experience in the logistics industry, focusing on cargo operations, chartering, ISPS and... more