Teessiders join forces 
AV Dawson, which operates the North England Port of Middlesbrough, amongst others, has found a new partner. After the recent rebrand of its Middlesbrough base to Port of Middlesbrough and the launch of a GBP 10 million investment plan in its facilities, AV Dawson is supporting... more
Daily services to China's southern ports
Cargo-partner has introduced a new intermodal service combining rail and ship transport to link Europe with China and the countries in southeast Asia. The consignments are collected from 13 provinces in the Chinese hinterland and carried by train via Chongqing to the... more
More trains for Trans-Sib
Russian Railways (RZD) is increasing the number of transit container trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway, on the Maersk AE19 transcontinental service. The service connects the Russian ports of St. Petersburg and Vostochny by rail. Container trains towards the East will now... more
Record truck investments in Hungary
Despite the pandemic, Waberer’s International is pressing ahead with one of its biggest investments ever. The Hungarian haulier is modernising its fleet by ordering the latest Volvo and Renault truck models for HUF 12 billion (EUR 33 million). Such a record breaking... more
New logistics complex in Samara
The Tolyatti Logistics Complex "Modul" has just come on stream in Russia’s Samara region, Russia. The facility is run by a joint venture of Kuibyshev Azot and Modul, one of the country’s major transport and logistics companies. Within the new regional logistics... more
ANA also finds drone partner from abroad
After Japan Airlines announced plans to partner with the urban drone logistics provider Matternet, ANA Holdings, the parent of Japan's biggest airline All Nippon Airways, is collaborating with German drone manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter to accelerate the... more
Carbon neutral transport in 2024?
Finnish Meriaura Group has started the preparation and design of a transport concept that targets 100% carbon neutrality. The concept is based on hybrid propulsion that combines sustainably produced bio-oil and battery technology. Another aim is to automate the cargo handling... more
LNG-trucks for carmaker
A new fleet of trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping to drive sustainable logistics at MINI Plant Oxford, UK. 18 LNG trucks from Imperial have now hit the road, transporting parts and components from suppliers on 15 different routes across the UK to the home... more
Menzel to lead German business
Trans Global Projects Group (TGP), an international project logistics management company headquartered in Kent, UK, has named Andreas Menzel managing director for its German subsidiaries Trans Global Projects and Natco, effective immediately. Menzel brings over 16 years of... more
Tandem for ACS France
Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed a new management team as part of its long-term strategy to grow its business in France. Former director of ACS’s office in Switzerland Alexandre Busila has been appointed CEO of ACS France, while Loubna Tagmi has been promoted to work... more