Riding a wave of insights 

Illuminating the grey areas surrounding employee surveys. An employee survey offers more than just a snapshot. It provides an opportunity to shape workplace culture in a targeted way and initiate sustainable change. But how can companies effectively utilise the results without... more
Terminal system marks 15 years of operation 

Since its launch at CSX Ohio (USA), technology specialist Tideworks has implemented ‘Intermodal Pro’ its intermodal terminal operating system (TOS), in more than 85 rail terminals. The system supports all types of intermodal facilities, from small manually-managed centres to... more
Stuttgart to become a ‘fairport’ 

Stuttgart airport (STR) has installed its first charging stations for electric trucks. The four charging points offer up to 400 kW for high-power charging and 150 kW for fast charging. Located on the south side of the airport, they serve local forwarders and cargo service... more
Joint forces in the UK and Ireland 

Kögel has entered into a partnership with Horizon to expand its presence in the Anglo-Saxon trailer market. Under the agreement, Horizon, based in Dublin (Ireland), will distribute Kögel’s premium trailers exclusively in the UK and Ireland. Together, the companies aim to... more
Thessaloniki court of appeal relocates to port 

The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) has signed a sub-concession agreement with Dimera Land & Property Investments and the Hellenic Republic to relocate the Thessaloniki court of appeal to the port. The agreement, signed in the court on 18 February, grants long-term use of... more
Barcelona port’s Boqué to chair IAPH committee 

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), which represents 191 ports and 165 port-related businesses which handle a third of global maritime trade, has appointed Ingrid Boqué, the director of institutional relations at the port of Barcelona, as the chair of its... more
Asco launches Evo series for dry-ice pelletisers 

Asco Kohlensäure has introduced the Evo series, aiming to set new standards in dry ice production. The series features a redesigned hydraulic unit and improved casing, reducing operational noise by over 20% to an average of 65 dB(A), as the company reported. The Evo series also... more
Budweit lifted to the top, Schmitz succeeds 

Clark Europe has appointed Holger Schmitz (pictured) as its new director of sales and marketing, succeeding Stefan Budweit, who’ll step into the role of president and CEO. Schmitz joined Clark in 2023 as business development manager, where he played a key role in expanding... more
Warning against high expectations for EU-UK trade review 

The British International Freight Association (Bifa) is urging caution regarding expectations for the upcoming review in 2026 of the trade and cooperation agreement (TCA) between the EU and the UK. While discussions with “warm words” are ongoing, there’s little clarity on... more
Transmec grows in Mediterranean intermodal field 

The Transmec Group has acquired Servizio Trasporti Combinati (STC), an Italian specialist for land-sea intermodal transport between Europe and North Africa. With this takeover, Transmec now boasts an even more extensive and efficient network connecting Europe and the Maghreb... more