Three more locos for Regiorail 
The leasing company Railpool will deliver three Alstom Traxx Universal Last Mile locomotives to Regiorail, France’s fifth largest freight railway company. The long-term rental agreement, which was signed recently, includes an option for an additional four locomotives. The... more
VTG welcomes CCO
Martin Neese has is the new chief commercial officer (CCO) at the VTG Group. His task will be to further develop and implement VTG's commercial strategy and he will report directly to CEO Alberto Nobis. Neese joins the group from global management consultancy Kearney, where... more
Simplifying air cargo bookings
Freightos, a vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight, has launched its integration with E2open, a provider of connected supply chain software. This integration, which follows a successful beta phase, embeds Webcargo by Freightos' air cargo e-booking... more
Dublin-based distribution for Jysk
Jysk has opened a 50,000 sqm hub in Dublin, from where it plans to enhance distribution capacity and delivery lead times. The Danish furniture brand operates 21 stores in Ireland, with the expansion beginning in 2019. As the addition of 30 stores in the UK shows, the company... more
Krone improves customer services
The truck and trailer manufacturer has increased the number of its service points and now offers its customers access to over 400 workshops and an extensive fleet of repair vans in the UK and Ireland. The extended network provides a faster and more efficient trailer support... more
Sustainability awards are out
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has announced the results of the sixth edition of the ‘Air Cargo Sustainability Awards’, run in partnership with IT solutions provider Champ Cargosystems. The awards aim to recognise outstanding businesses and industry initiatives... more
Solar-powered logistics facility underway
The port of Gothenburg and the Swedish real estate company Castellum have begun constructing a 45,000 sqm logistics facility at Halvorsäng, set to open in 2026. The fully leased building will house medical technology company Onemed, which aims to enhance healthcare services and... more
Switzerland: more mail by rail
SBB Cargo and Swiss Post are continuing their long-standing partnership until the end of 2028. Under the contract, SBB Cargo ships letters and parcels in Switzerland on 84 train connections every day. Swiss Post has been working with SBB Cargo since 2022. Several new train... more
Barcelona prepares OPS for January ferry rollout
The port of Barcelona has installed its first onshore power supply (OPS) system for ferries at the Grimaldi terminal on Sant Bertran Wharf, set to begin operations in January. This system allows ferries to shut off their engines and run on 100% renewable electricity, reducing... more
Air Creebec to take over its first ATR freighter
Acia Aero Leasing, a Dublin-headquartered provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has sold an ATR 72-500 LCD freighter to Air Creebec, a Canadian regional carrier based in Val-d'Or, Quebec, founded in 1982. The aircraft is the first ATR to be... more