65 new vehicles in one package 
Dutch Transport and logistic company Freja has invested in 65 new trailers to operate in the Nordic countries: eight walking floor trailers, 18 reefers, 17 standard taut liners, four swop bodies and 18 Krone/Liebner trailers with flexible sides and roof. The trailers will be... more
Young Forwarder Network shortlisted for award
The British International Freight Association's (Bifa) Young Forwarder Network has been named as a finalist in this year’s talent in logistics awards in the collaboration in people development category. Carl Hobbis, BIFA's training development manager: “We are absolutely... more
Southern link to Ports of Switzerland now open
Schweizer Rheinhäfen (Port of Switzerland) has gained another rail link to complement its intermodal network. After seven years of planning, approval procedures and construction, the new southern link of the railway company Hafenbahn Schweiz is now operative. CHF 35 million... more
Hasler Transport widens its scope
Swiss transport company Hasler Transport from Weinfelden (canton Thurgau) has taken over Dünki Transport from Kloten (canton Zurich) with retroactive effect from 1 July 2020. The company’s former owner Beat Dünki is selling his shares to Hasler Transport and therefore ensuring... more
6,000 precast rings for Thamesport
The first train has arrived at Hutchison Ports London Thamesport with primary tunnel precast rings for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project in London, UK. The Thames Tideway ‘Super Sewer’ will upgrade London's current sewer network to cope with demands well into the 22nd century... more
More connections for Koper hub
Austrian provider cargo-partner has expanded its LCL services portfolio via Koper by introducing additional connections from India, Thailand and Vietnam to Europe. The transport of LCL shipments via the port of Koper on the Mediterranean allows shorter delivery times for sea... more
EUR 300 million more liquidity for Swissport
A group of senior secured creditors has committed to provide EUR 300 million of interim liquidity to support operations while the restructuring process is being completed. The agreement "in principle" on a comprehensive restructuring includes significant deleveraging... more
VGP plans business park in Romania
VGP, a Belgian developer, manager and owner of high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate, has announced plans for a new real estate development in the west of Romania. First deliveries in VGP Park Arad are scheduled as of 2021. The new plot secured by VGP... more
Pall-Ex wins ERS award
Pall-Ex has won the coveted Silver Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award from the ministry of defence for its support of the Armed Forces community. The logistics company has actively supported ex-military personnel by providing jobs and training since signing the Armed... more
Tosca has acquires Contraload
Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging and supply chain solutions, has finalised the acquisition of Contraload NV, a company that specialises in plastic pallet pooling services in the United Kingdom and European Union. The takeover enables Tosca to service supply chains end... more