Polish carrier invests in Swiss-made system 
Railroad operator Transchem is now deploying Nexxiot technology for the digital equipment of its fleet. The two companies have agreed on a cooperation to this effect, which will start in the autumn of 2020. Transchem’s main aim is to increase the sustainability and quality... more
Relocation of banana ripener in UK
The British branch of the French Compagnie Fruitière, a supplier and ripener of fruit founded 1938 in Marseille, has taken up operations in a 23,000 sqm ripening facility at DP World London Gateway. The new ripening centre for bananas will replace Compagnie Fruitière’s existing... more
XPO hires Nascimento
XPO Logistics, a global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has appointed Carla Nascimento as transport sales leader for Portugal, Galicia and Asturias. She shares responsibility for the strategic expansion of customer relationships with Carlos Rivero, senior... more
Warehouse development close to Birmingham
The authorities have given the green light for a new logistics development in Walsall to be carried out by the St Francis Group. The permission was granted for a major new warehouse of 38,000 sqm at a site in Darlaston, adjacent to the M6 near Wednesbury in the West Midlands.... more
Belgian port to receive better rail access
Infrabel, Begium's infrastructure manager, is investing millions of euros to renew the existing railway infrastructure leading to the port of Zeebrugge. The optimisation of the track changes in Dudzele will benefit the port's accessibility for railway cargo. The project... more
Cool Rail to extend network in Europe
Transfesa Logistics and Euro Pool System (EPS) have signed an agreement to operate the Cool Rail service. One of the advantages of this alliance is the expansion of the first direct rail connection for refrigerated products between Valencia (Spain) and Rotterdam (The... more
Schuon renews a quarter of its fleet
The Schuon, a specialist for jumbo shipments, system transportation and individual logistic concepts, has invested EUR 5 million in its vehicle fleet by adding 86 new vehicles this year. The acquisitions comprise 40 traction units and trucks of the premium brands Daimler und... more
SAP logistics provider elects marketing manager
In August 2020, Swan, a German software specialist for SAP logistics, hired Sabrina Catalfamo as manager for marketing and communication to strengthen its executive team. One of Catalfamo’s particular tasks will be to optimise and expand the company’s marketing activities... more
Waberer's shares sold
Hungarian trucking company Waberer’s International reported that Mid Europa Partners (“Mid Europa”) – the majority shareholder – agreed to sell 24% of the issued share capital in Waberer’s to Trevelin Holding, a member of the Indotek group. Based in Hungary, the Indotek group... more
Uptick in Valenciaport continues
In the Spanish port of Valencia, the flow of goods continues the upward trend that began in August. While in August half a million teu were handled, levels passed a Spanish threshold in September by handling more than 477,000 boxes. The figures also reflect the reactivation... more