Svitzer anchors in Emden 
The Copenhagen-headquartered towage operator Svitzer Europe, an affiliate of Maersk, will start a new towage operation in the seaport of Emden, Germany’s third-largest port at the North Sea, as from 1 January 2021. The company plans to deploy two tugboats; the “Svitzer... more
East Africa is the new destination
Dutch Universal Africa Lines plans to introduce a new direct service between Northwest Europe and East Africa. West Africa is UAL's classic territory for over 35 years. Now, the company is expanding its network to reach East Africa and offer services to Mozambique, Tanzania... more
Swiss carrier tests obstacle detection system
Knorr-Bremse Switzerland is to integrate Israeli startup Rail Vision's electro-optic obstacle detection systems into shunting locomotives of Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo for extended prototype testing. Fitted with sensors, artificial intelligence and deep learning... more
Elcome Dubai goes Europe
Dubai (UAE)-based Elcome International, a provider of maritime systems integration, installation and on-board services worldwide, has established its first service centre in Europe. Based in Sevilla, Spain, the new facility will offer shipboard navigation and communication... more
Generation change at Kube & Kubenz
After 40 years, Dr. Michael Kubenz has stepped down from his active executive role so that his son, Konstantin Kubenz (photo), has taken his place as new CEO of Kube & Kubenz. Konstantin Kubenz is now responsible for the organisation of the German forwarding company, which... more
Linz confirms commitment to airport
The corona pandemic has also had a massive impact on passenger traffic at Linz-Hörsching Airport. Therefore, the owners of the airport, – the federal state Upper Austria and the city of Linz own 50% each - issued an invitation to a dialogue about the current state and the future... more
The fair that inspired a successful partnership
It was during his time at transport.ch, which specialises in organising fairs for utility vehicles, when Alois Weibel first started to work with Renault Trucks. Three years ago, he bought his first five-axle truck manufactured by the French traditional brand. Now he has added... more
Belgian Separation Group taken over
German logistics services provider Greiwing Logistics acquired the Separation company, which is headquartered in Eynatten, Belgium, effective 1 October 2020. The company specialises in optoelectronic separation processes for plastic granulates and has been established in the... more
TLF Overseas appoints new president
Joël Glusman (photo) has been elected by TLF Overseas' executive board as the new president, succeeding Herbert de Saint Simon. Glusman is the founder and the CEO of Crystal Group, a company that specialises in international transport and logistics and engineering. He will... more
CD Cargo founds rail carrier in Hungary
The Czech railfreight operator has created its own company in Hungary through its subsidiary CD Slovakia. CD Cargo Hungary became a fully-fledged carrier on the Hungarian railway network on 1 October 2020. Transport services under its own licence are to begin in the coming... more