You can read this article in 3 minutesBartosz Wawryszuk Container operator to launch two new rail connections with France Contargo is set to expand its container logistics network with the launch of two new rail connections the company will begin operating regular train services between Dourges in France and both central Poland and Duisburg in Germany “The two new railway lines are the first step towards further developing our rail transport services in Europe and expanding our offering to include continental rail connections,” said Andreas Mager Managing Director of Contargo Rail Services The new corridors – the Duisburg-Dourges Shuttle (DDS) and the Poland-France Shuttle (PFS) – are intended to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for transporting goods between Western and Eastern Europe the Duisburg-Dourges Shuttle will link the Lille Dourges Conteneur Terminal (LDCT) in northern France with the intermodal terminal in Duisburg The fixed timetable will include three return trips per week This new connection will facilitate deliveries via Dourges to and from cities such as Bordeaux The DIT terminal in Duisburg will also provide rail links to Poland The Poland-France Shuttle will also be launched at the end of August with two planned routes: Dourges–Krzewie and Dourges–Kutno Both Polish destinations are located in central Poland The direct connection between Dourges and Krzewie will initially operate once a week in each direction linking LDCT in Dourges with the Miratrans terminal Contargo plans to increase the frequency to two return trips per week after the initial launch phase The Kutno route will see more frequent service this connection will link the Central Poland Terminal in Kutno with Dourges via an intermediate stop in Duisburg The section between Dourges and Duisburg will run three times per week in both directions will run five times per week in both directions “Our goal is to increase rail’s share of our modal split in the medium term and further strengthen combined transport in Europe by expanding continental transport beyond the western and northern ports,” said Thijs van den Heuvel Contargo handles an annual transport volume of 1.9 million TEU integrating container flows between Western and North Sea ports and inland destinations across Europe The company operates 24 container terminals in Germany along with its own shipping and rail services its 1,500 employees generated an annual turnover of €690 million Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 CEVA Logistics has launched an express train service from Jinhua (China) to Dourges (France) to provide additional freight capacity for shippers amid unprecedented demand for transport and logistics services Loaded with 22 full containers of various supplies CEVA Logistics’ train departed from Jinhua on the 26th of November and arrived in Dourges 18 days later on the 14th of December The train connects a string of “Belt and Road” countries such as Kazakhstan and Germany with a journey of over 11,000 km the destination delivery outreach will cover Belgium CEVA Logistics can provide its existing customers with a fast and sustainable China-Europe rail solutions the block train option reduces CO2 emissions by up to 67% and Rail Product Leader says: “With global supply chains experiencing an unprecedented demand for transport and logistics services CEVA Logistics is committed to providing its existing and potential customers with convenient and sustainable solutions together with our parent company the CMA CGM Group between China and Europe are part of that strategy “France is an important logistics hub on the European market and with this new service CEVA Logistics has tapped into the rail market for Eastern and Western Europe The next extension of our rail footprint will be the development of the southern Europe market.” อัพเดตข่าวสารและบทความที่น่าสนใจในอุตสาหกรรมโลจิสติกส์ก่อนใคร ผ่าน Line Official Account @Logistics Mananger เพียงเพิ่มเราเป็นเพื่อน @Logistics Manager หรือคลิกที่นี่ You can read this article in 1 minutePölös Zsófia Maersk has launched a new feeder service linking Egypt’s Port Said with Ukraine’s Chornomorsk The inaugural vessel arrived in Chornomorsk on 22 October 2024 which commenced its journey from Port Said on 16 October is an addition to Maersk’s growing network in the Black Sea region The new service reduces transit times compared to previous barge services between Constanta and Chornomorsk This is particularly important as Ukraine seeks to re-establish its shipping presence despite the ongoing challenges posed by the Russian invasion The launch of this feeder service follows Maersk’s introduction of a container service to the Odesa ports in May 2024 Maersk has also revised terminal handling service fees for containers to and from Chornomorsk updated tariffs will apply for both 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Maria Yolande Castiglione (née Knopik) with her family by her side at Lisaard House at the age of 69 Yolande's life was full of devotion to her family Beloved mother of Fabrizio (Angela) and Lorenzo (Mindy) Dear sister of Valdemar (late Marie-Jeanne) Yolande's journey led her from the quaint streets of Dourges to the heart of her beloved husband Their love story began in France and continued in Canada when Yolande joined Joseph two years after he immigrated They were married on a beautiful summer day While Yolande worked for a short time upon arriving in Canada she soon embraced the role of a stay-at-home mom whether it was watching Fabrizio perform martial arts or cheering on Lorenzo at his hockey games her presence a constant source of comfort and encouragement who loved spending time with her grandchildren whether it was making crafts It was in the simple moments spent with her grandchildren that Yolande found her greatest pleasure Her culinary skills were legendary—her spaghetti sauce and crepes were not merely meals but expressions of her love that will be remembered and cherished She took pride in mastering five languages a testament to her intelligence and her love for the world's diverse cultures and was an avid reader The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Lisaard House for the compassion and care in Yolande’s final days Your dedication and kindness did not go unnoticed during this difficult time They also wish to thank their family and friends who have reached out and offered support we do so with hearts full of gratitude for the time we were given with her Her story lives on in the memories we cherish and unwavering commitment to those she held dear and may her legacy of love endure for generations to come Resting at Corbett Funeral Home (95 Dundas St N) where family and friends are invited to visit on Friday Clement’s Roman Catholic Church (745 Duke St) Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Clement’s Church or Lisaard House in Yolande’s memory would be greatly appreciated by the family Visit www.corbettfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences with the family Arrangements entrusted to Corbett Funeral Home More Spotlight > You can read this article in 3 minutesGregor Gowans In its consolidated results for the quarter ended May 31 FedEx announced that it was conducting “an assessment of the role of FedEx Freight in the company’s portfolio structure and potential steps to further unlock sustainable shareholder value” In its latest financial update FedEx reported higher full-year diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $17.21 and adjusted diluted EPS of $17.80 fourth quarter revenue increased modestly versus the prior year period which is said to be reflective of the lower structural costs brought about through its DRIVE program “We made significant progress in fiscal 2024 and ended the year strong delivering four consecutive quarters of expanding operating income and margin in a challenging revenue environment These results are unprecedented in this current environment reflecting our continued execution of our DRIVE initiatives and our resolve to transform FedEx while we deliver outstanding service to our customers We expect this momentum to continue in fiscal 2025 as we advance our efforts to create the world’s most flexible one of the talking points in FedEx’s statement concerned the future of FedEx Freight The figures show that FedEx Freight operating results increased which is said to be due to higher yield and effective cost management FedEx stated that FedEx Freight “has announced plans to further optimise its operations and match capacity with demand through the planned permanent closure of seven facilities” as part of the next phase of FedEx’s long-term stockholder value-creation plans the company stated that its management and Board of Directors “are conducting an assessment of the role of FedEx Freight in the company’s portfolio structure and potential steps to further unlock sustainable shareholder value” “The company is committed to completing this review thoroughly and deliberately FedEx will conduct this assessment while continuing to focus on customers and the safety of its operations,” says the financial statement As reported by Bloomberg the announcement pushed up FedEx’s share price as much as 15% thanks to the chance of a windfall and FedEx becoming a “more pure-play package delivery and logistics company” columnist Thomas Black claimed that XPO would likely be suitors and added that there would be “lots of interest” “XPO bought the most assets from the bankruptcy of Yellow Corp. has made his career by snapping up companies A spinoff would be most efficient on the tax side Investors will be sorely disappointed if a deal doesn’t materialize,” said Black You can read this article in 2 minutesPölös Zsófia In response to the ongoing emergency in the Red Sea logistics provider Codognotto has launched a new train service from China to Milan offering a strategic alternative to the potentially disrupted Mediterranean routes The disruption in the Red Sea has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the traditional Mediterranean routes leading to unexpected delays and longer journeys Codognotto has introduced a new train service to ensure service continuity for its customers provides three departure points in China – Zhenghou the service aims to comprehensively cover the needs of customers The transit time for the China-Milan route is estimated at 22 days reaffirming the positive performance of rail transport in terms of lead time Key features of the new service include its sustainability and flexibility the train service provides a strategic alternative to traditional sea routes Codognotto assures its customers that the sea route will still be available and the new train service serves as a complementary and strategic alternative This alternative enables Codognotto to utilize its expertise in intermodality and market coverage to guarantee uninterrupted services Codognotto also extends its services by offering analysis and consultancy services to determine the most convenient mode of transport in the critical area affected by the Red Sea crisis You can read this article in 2 minutesDiana Pascal ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has entered into a framework agreement with Swiss wagon hire company MFD Rail to add up to 600 container carrier wagons to its fleet This collaboration aims to enhance multimodal logistics solutions emphasizing eco-friendly rail transport and flexible road solutions for the first and last mile The 600 container carrier wagons from MFD Rail facilitate the transfer of goods between train and truck using the innovative MOBILER configuration promoting sustainable waste transport and aligning with CO2-free transport goals The first batch of 100 wagons is already in use strengthening RCG’s commitment to environmentally conscious logistics services supporting the modal shift from road to rail in Europe connecting businesses and markets with a focus on end-to-end logistics services and a modal share of 27.5% in Austria A total of 458 employees and freelancers are affected According to Austria’s national broadcaster, ORF, the bankruptcy processes for Flink Austria and Fahrradboten began on Wednesday 7th December 163 employees are affected by the insolvency of Flink Austria and the liabilities amount to 22.4 million euros Flink Austria was founded in September 2021 and has been operational since October 2021 thanks to the financial help of German parent company Flink Credit protection association Kreditschutzverband KSV 1870 explains the bankruptcy with the “market environment which is becoming increasingly difficult due to macroeconomic developments” in 2022 The business model “cannot be run profitably on the Austrian market,” the association adds The German parent company has initiated restructuring in Germany and is therefore not making any further financial resources available insolvency proceedings were opened against Flink Delivery Fahrradboten 252 employees and 70 subcontractors are affected; the liabilities are 4.9 million euros Photo credits @ Flink Austria You can read this article in 2 minutesSabina Koll a wholly owned subsidiary of the Waberer's Group has entered into a strategic cooperation with Cargo Trans Logistik AG (CTL) of Germany with the aim of optimizing the transport of goods to and from Hungary The general cargo cooperation between CTL and Waberer’s Network aims to jointly optimise procurement and delivery transports to and from Hungary Waberer’s Network offers around 75 route connections between its hub in Budapest and 100 European hubs approximately 200 CTL network partners gain access to Waberer’s extensive general cargo network enabling them to offer significantly shorter transit times to their customers transports to and from Hungary took more than 72 hours Thanks to the cooperation with Waberer’s Network This improvement is made possible by daily departures from the CTL central hub in Homberg to Waberer’s central hub in Budapest CTL partners also benefit from enhanced connections to and from Hungary Waberer’s offers comprehensive coverage of the entire Hungarian region as well as access to numerous European hubs “The cooperation with Waberer’s Network is the ideal and most logical step for us at CTL towards Eastern Europe With the Hungarian market leader in general cargo we have found the perfect partner for our network at eye level,” explains Abraham Garcia Martinez You can read this article in 2 minutesGregor Gowans The Port of Helsinki has announced that representatives on both sides of the Gulf of Finland have signed an MoU to “ensure and accelerate the creation of a climate neutral customer journey and maritime green corridor between Helsinki – Tallinn and Vuosaari – Muuga connections" the Green Corridor is a shipping route and an umbrella for several projects at sea and in shore operations in Helsinki and Tallinn Its aim is to reduce emissions and increase the use of solutions of zero or near zero emissions – thereby reaching aspired targets sooner than the parties have publicly promised so far The signing partners of this MoU are the cities and the ports of Helsinki and Tallinn and it is strongly supported by Ministry of Transport and Communications The parties say the agreement will accelerate the transition to a climate neutral and sustainable customer journey for both passengers and cargo on the sea routes of Helsinki- Tallinn and Muuga-Vuosaari “It is important that the connection between Helsinki and Tallinn is environmentally even more sustainable in the future More than the mandatory steps need to be taken to ensure that It is vital that all major players participate in this activity so this is a day of great importance and a turning point for working together with all partners in favor of climate and nature.” “We look forward to the co-operation this project offers between all parties I’m convinced that we can find smart and better solutions of tackling the climate change in this area of ours and to ensure the future growth and welfare of two countries.” Photo: Nikater, CC BY-SA 3.0 Dachser has expanded its service portfolio with the launch of 'targo on-site' fix in France which enables customers to agree on a delivery date when placing an order thus increasing the flexibility of B2C deliveries consumers are becoming increasingly demanding in terms of their shopping experience anywhere and choose the place and time of delivery retailers need to effectively manage the distribution of products across all sales channels whether in-store or online via computer or smartphone emphasises the importance of meeting consumer delivery expectations for retailers and manufacturers He highlights the need for logistics partners to adapt their services and processes within the network and offer simpler and faster solutions as part of the growth strategy for Dachser’s European general merchandise network The ‘targo on-site’ fix service allows consumers to agree on a fixed delivery date with the retailer enabling them to receive orders at a time that suits them such as after a planned holiday or a day off this flexibility is well received by consumers and benefits the logistics provider by reducing storage time and streamlining scheduling processes Dachser’s ‘targo on-site’ fix service is aimed at corporate customers with both B2B and B2C activities the logistics provider offers clearly defined services and quality standards ensuring fast delivery times through its groupage network Delivery options range from ‘free to door’ to direct delivery to the point of use providing customers with flexible and reliable delivery solutions Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is considering raising his offer to buy International Distributions Services IDS rejected his initial offer because they believed it undervalued the company Kretinsky argues that Royal Mail needs investment and he is open to working with the board A recent takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has thrown the company’s future into question rejected Kretinsky’s initial £3.1 billion offer Kretinsky is reportedly working on a revised offer with a deadline of May 15th under UK takeover rules This potential acquisition comes amidst financial strain for Royal Mail have placed significant pressure on the company the volume of letters has fallen from a peak of 20 billion in 2004-5 to just 7 billion in the last financial year coupled with recent hurdles such as cyber security incidents has created a challenging financial environment Adding to the complexity is the ongoing review of Royal Mail’s regulatory obligations The Universal Service Obligation (USO) mandates daily deliveries at a fixed price a requirement considered unsustainable by some stakeholders in light of declining letter volumes has reportedly called for regulators to relax these obligations arguing that they create an “unreasonable cost burden” Royal Mail itself has requested permission to reduce deliveries to two or three days a week in a bid to cut costs a proposal opposed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who favours maintaining the six-day service The next few weeks will be crucial for Royal Mail Kretinsky’s revised offer and Ofcom’s decision regarding the USO will determine the company’s future direction You can read this article in 3 minutesPölös Zsófia Rail freight transport in the Netherlands experienced a significant boost in 2022 reaching an all-time high in terms of weight transported according to the latest figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) A total of 44.5 million tonnes of goods were transported via Dutch railways marking a notable 4.3 per cent increase compared to the previous year The surge in rail freight can be primarily attributed to the growth in coal and container shipments CBS reports that coal transport witnessed a substantial increase of 28.6 per cent year on year which accounted for nearly 44 per cent of the total weight of rail freight Container freight demonstrated a positive trend as well with the total number of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) rising by 3.7 per cent Germany and Italy played a significant role in this growth as a considerable portion of the container goods flowing to and from the Netherlands were linked to these countries container goods destined for Germany witnessed a noteworthy increase of 12.0 per cent while those bound for Italy saw a rise of 5.6 per cent in 2022 other commonly transported goods experienced a decline compared to the previous year Metal ore transport recorded a decrease of 10.6 per cent witnessed a more substantial decline of 16.1 per cent the transport of chemical products fell slightly by 1.5 per cent It is worth noting that both inland and international rail freight saw positive growth in 2022 Most of the rail freight transported originates in the Netherlands and is unloaded abroad. This goods flow accounted for 27.2 million tonnes representing a 5.6 per cent increase compared to the previous year coal transport to Germany experienced a substantial rise of 27.8 per cent while inbound freight from Germany saw a moderate increase of 2.8 per cent The latter increase was primarily driven by container freight showing an impressive surge of 35.6 per cent This category includes products such as wheat and maize which refers to goods travelling from a foreign departure point to a foreign destination via Dutch railways Inland rail transport also experienced growth Image by Zoltan Matuska from Pixabay UK transport training provider Fleet Source has launched the first Driver CPC accredited training course specifically designed to address the issue of clandestine entrants attempting to enter the UK in lorries Photo credit @ Cheshire Police (illustrative purposes only) Fleet Source has launched CEASE (Clandestine Entrants Awareness the first UK training course addressing clandestine entrants attempting to enter the UK in lorries the course aims to equip operators and drivers with knowledge and skills to maintain safety and avoid fines related to illegal immigration An average of 8,500 people are detected entering the UK illegally via road transport each year The government has raised fines to £10,000 per clandestine entrant even with no individuals found but the vehicle insecure stated the fines “can be financially crippling.” The Driver CPC accredited course also addresses potential dangers to drivers as clandestine entrants have been known to threaten or attack those discovering them and actions if a clandestine entrant is found Fleet Source aims to fill the gap in detailed government guidance providing drivers with tools to mitigate risks and ensure safety “Although the Border Force Civil Penalty Scheme mandates training as a requirement there is a lack of detailed information from the UK Government as to what this should include Our new dedicated training course tackles this issue by giving drivers the guidance they need to maintain their safety and security Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has been operating a weekly train on the new silk road between Chongqing and Bremen The company says the move is a response to the increasing demand for train connections with China Photo credits @ Hellmann Worldwide Logistics at the Roland Umschlagsgesellschaft Terminal in Bremen the train is loaded with diverse cargo from the fashion Vehicles are currently being transported to China via Bremen the trains which load 44 containers and are on road for about 20 days in both directions are to depart from Bremen and Chongqing three times a week Hellmann is currently working with Chinese train operator to expand the follow-up transport in Asia and to consolidate the transport connections from Chongqing to Southeast Asian countries the follow-up transport within Germany and Europe is also being expanded together with the Roland Umschlagsgesellschaft different terminals in Southern Europe and East Europe will be incorporated in the future in addition to the existing daily connections between Bremen to Verona and Stuttgart “Due to the current challenges the sea and air freight sector are facing the transport on the new silk road is increasingly in demand which leads to bottlenecks on the existing train routes With the expansion of our transcontinental network we are taking pressure off the existing routes and offering customers from all verticals an alternate fast and reliable connection between Asia and Europe” – said Jens Wollesen Chief Operating Officer of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics This new connection is Hellmann’s response to the increasing demand for train connections between Europe and Asia The company has already been running freight rail services between Duisburg and Hamburg from and to Chongqing since 2013 in cooperation with the container handling company CSP Zeebrugge has established a new train connection between Zeebrugge This solution is in response to the logistical challenges posed by the ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels which have temporarily disrupted COSCO Shipping Lines’ usual route via the Red Sea and the port of Piraeus The need to find an alternative route quickly brought Lineas and CSP Zeebrugge together to create an efficient and flexible solution The train service between Zeebrugge and Graz provides a fast and reliable connection for the delivery of freight from Belgium to Austria “We are pleased that we were able to respond quickly and effectively to the challenges faced by our COSCO Group partners This new connection highlights the flexibility of our network and we are committed to continuing to provide innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Executive Chairman of Lineas Bernard Gustin Business Development Manager at CSP Zeebrugge  “The cooperation with Lineas allows us to maintain the reliability and customer focus of our service We are very pleased with the speed and flexibility with which Lineas has been able to implement this solution and we look forward to further expanding our freight transport capabilities.” is advancing its logistical capabilities through its subsidiaries Tailwind Intermodal and Tailwind Shipping Lines has introduced a new rail freight service called the Panther Shuttle This service operates five times a week between Graz in Austria and the Slovenian port of Koper.  The Panther Shuttle aims to enhance freight connections across Eastern and Southeastern Europe the Graz cargo terminal’s location between the Adriatic and Baltic regions makes it a strategic hub for transporting goods to and from the Mediterranean Currently offering five direct weekly connections in both directions the Panther Shuttle is poised to increase its frequency Tailwind Intermodal also oversees the trucking of containers at the Graz terminal offering a comprehensive solution for the movement of goods has expanded its maritime operations with the christening of the “Panda 004,” a 1,400 TEU container ship.  The “Panda 004” will be integrated into Tailwind’s Dolphin Express (DEX) service connecting Barcelona and Moerdijk on a weekly basis the “Panda 003,” will operate alongside it creating a homogenous fleet for more efficient transport The new vessel will also support Lidl’s primary logistics needs as well as third-party customers requiring time-sensitive goods delivery across north-western Europe.  The “Panda 004,” built by Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Shipbuilding in China can handle short-sea and oversized intermodal containers along with space for 378 refrigerated containers At a time when most container ships are steering clear of the Red Sea former Hamburg Sud managing director Poul Hestbaek has launched Folk Maritime Saudi Arabia's first dedicated feeder and short sea operator Photo for illustrative purposes only - credits @ Julia volk Folk Maritime is committed to providing reliable cost-effective and customer-focused solutions to connect key ports in Saudi Arabia Hestbaek’s aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global logistics hub and help reshape the maritime landscape of the region The company’s maiden fleet includes two non-owned 2,500-TEU feeder units plying between Saudi Arabia alongside a 750-TEU vessel serving Sudan from Jeddah.  who joined Folk Maritime after leaving Maersk in 2023 sees the venture as playing a crucial role in fulfilling Saudi Arabia’s logistical aspirations: “Folk Maritime was born out of this ambition,” he stated “offering the first feeder shipping service from within the kingdom connecting with key transshipment routes.” Folk Maritime’s inaugural routes include the Port Sudan Service (PSS) and the North Red Sea Service (NRS) with the PSS operating a fortnightly 700 TEU vessel between Jeddah and Sudan while the NRS will operate two 2,500 TEU vessels weekly between Jeddah Report finds that Europe’s weakened economy has led to reduced demand for transport services The global freight wagon market is set for moderate growth, with an expected annual increase of 2.6% through 2028, according to the latest market study by SCI Verkehr Despite a slower momentum compared to the last five years both the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and after-sales sectors are anticipated to expand the growth is not uniform across all regions The study highlights that while the global trend remains positive After achieving a record market volume of EUR 1.9 billion in 2023 the European OEM freight wagon market is grappling with economic challenges that are expected to persist This contrasts sharply with the expected steady performance in Asia and the CIS regions which had stagnated over the past five years driven by renewed investments and market recovery A weakened economy has led to reduced demand for transport services directly impacting the need for new rolling stock SCI Verkehr states that although current production capacities are well-utilised due to existing contracts for 2024 and 2025 the sector is expected to encounter a sharp decline thereafter is exacerbated by the market entry of aggressive financially robust investors who are increasing capacity in an already saturated market The decreased demand for transport has led to a collapse in this segment with the full impact expected to be felt by the second half of 2025 and into 2026 Although there is positive development in demand for other wagon types this is insufficient to counterbalance the losses in the intermodal sector Photo: / CC0 1.0 You can read this article in 2 minutesTrans.INFO declared that the French Government intends to invest €170 million every year until 2024 so as to double the amount of goods transported by rail freight by 2030 The investment described as “strong and unprecedented engagement” is intended to help France reach its new climate targets the Transport Minister praised rail freight as a cargo transport medium fewer traffic jams and less greenhouse gas emissions.” The €170 million annual investments shall pay for half of the cost of the tolls that rail freight operator SNCF pays to access the country’s rail network while an additional €47,000 is to go to towards the operation of combined transport services France has spent €3.5 billion on its sustainability programme that shall support the regeneration of trains and routes linking key French cities until 2027 €4.7 billion has been put towards a recovery plan that shall revamp the quality of the railway network Photo: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0 Private Freight Exchange allows freight forwarders and hauliers to manage their freight business in a single secure platform allowing freight assignments to be processed more efficiently and faster Logistics platform Trans.eu has developed a new haulage freight exchange which enables freight forwarders to invite hauliers to their own secure and private digital space communicating directly with their trusted transport service providers which speeds up communication between forwarders and hauliers that have already established a positive working relationship was developed by Trans.eu in direct response to customer demand Trans.eu has also developed the Corporate Freight Exchange which enables the management of freight allocation and service providers across a corporation’s network “With our new Private Freight Exchange platform we are closing the gap between the contract and spot markets,” said Aleksandra Marszałek freight forwarders and shippers can quickly and easily set up a private freight exchange with their individual haulier network and use our proven tools for efficient cooperation.” Hauliers registered on the Trans.eu platform can also use its Loads2Go mobile app which greatly improves communication by providing easy access to freight offers and the ability to respond rapidly from any location Trans.eu can expand a client’s Private Freight Exchange database to include any number of trusted hauliers The platform helps to actively onboard hauliers and proposes transport companies that operate on the requested routes and meet set security criteria parameters for largely automated freight assignments can also be stored in the Private Freight Exchange Trans.eu developed Private Freight Exchange in reaction to the increasing demand from forwarders for greater security digitisation and the need to be able to conduct freight offer processes in a non-public arena Trans.eu also identified that hauliers were more willing to do business with a forwarder they already know “Private Freight Exchange is a solution that we developed after a thorough analysis of our customers’ needs,” said Marcin Haładuda “We are convinced that the private freight exchange can not only solve problems such as working with unknown contractors and slow email/telephone based communication but also boost the ability of European haulage to operate in a far more sustainable way.” Private Freight Exchange also allows market price comparison and can easily interface with existing transport management systems eradicating the need for any manual data inputting  “With our new Private Freight Exchange platform with its drivers receiving cash bonuses insteadYou can read this article in 2 minutesTrans.INFO Road transport firm DAFI Transport i Spedycja has decided to reward its ten best forwarders with a BMW 3 Series the company’s drivers shall receive cash bonuses instead currently have just over 30 forwarders on their books meaning almost a third of them now have new BMWs in their possession The cars are company branded and even contain customised number plates Employees can continue to use the cars for as long as they work for the company says he wanted to reward the employees who had stuck with the firm since graduation and are still bringing results the BMWs had to be earned first; in order to obtain one of the cars each forwarder was required to achieve certain turnover targets first The company chose to order BMWs based on feedback from those who had won the competition the company had opted to use financial bonuses to motivate its forwarders When asked why the cars were available exclusively to DAFI’s forwarders and not their drivers Figarski briefly and honestly replied “because they deliver the results” the DAFI Transport i Spedycja boss is keen to point out that their drivers do not go unrewarded either Photo credit: DAFI Transport i Spedycja / Facebook but also to offer new jobs for several hundreds of people Vado Ligure mainly handled refrigerated goods the Dutch owner sold almost half of the shares to the Chinese – Qingdao Port International Development (nearly 10 percent) and Cosco Shipping Ports (40 percent) The latter intends to implement serious investments here the transhipment capacity of the terminal will increase from 300,000 to 900 New jobs will be created – first for 240 people where the unemployment rate is almost 38 percent in the group of young people aged 15-24 this is very important news – notes globaltimes.cn The Chinese are engaged in the expansion of the Italian port for a good reason. They want it to play an important role in servicing the New Silk Road like the Greek Piraeus a new four-lane railway terminal with a capacity of 14 trains per day goods can be transported to central and northern Europe Cosco Shipping Ports that is already the main owner or co-owner of five other terminals invests heavily in Europe One of the largest terminals they own is the Piraeus Container Terminal Christener/CC BY-SA 3.0/CC BY-SA 2.5/CC BY-SA 2.0/CC BY-SA 1.0 Operation of the Dourges Delta 3 intermodal and logistics hub in northern France is being transferred to a public sector organisation as part of a strategy to boost rail freight’s market share in France and western Europe Already have an account? LOG IN Subscribe now Site powered by Webvision Cloud CargoBeamer has started running the first ever train with trailers between Marseille and Calais for the unaccompanied transport of craneable and non-craneable semi-trailers on rail Travelling from the Port of Marseille Fos to the CargoBeamer-Terminal in Calais the service enabled 28 units to be transported on sustainable rail instead of the road the train was handled inside the Marseille Manutention Ro-Ro Terminal By transporting semi-trailers from Marseille to Calais on rail instead of the road each loading unit reduced its CO2 footprint by around 90 per cent this means reducing carbon emissions by around 30.8 tons of carbon emissions compared to road transport “I am pleased to see the successful completion of our first test train between Marseille and Calais we have connected a highly interesting location in international supply chains to unaccompanied transport of semi-trailers on rail for the first time Considering the fast growth of both the ports’ volumes and intermodal business in France we are looking forward to exploring options of opening another CargoBeamer lane in this area,” said Tim Krasowka Managing Director of CargoBeamer intermodal operations The Port of Marseille Fos serves as the leading port in France and one of the largest ports in Europe Marseille connects southern France to locations in Northern Africa and the Mediterranean while also offering routes around the globe “The port of Marseille Fos has decided to fully support the destination growth in order to enhance its dynamism and development as well as its attractivity by offering with its partners many economically interesting and environmentally friendly logistics solutions,” added President of the Port of Marseille Fos Hervé Martel “This kind of new project initiated by CargoBeamer helps the port to position itself as one of the main RoRo hubs in the Mediterrean Sea area This road to rail solution is contributing to reduce efficiently the CO2 emissions the first intermodal transport to the European Union under a single customs transit document and a single guarantee within TIR system set off from the United Arab Emirates The cargo will be delivered to its destination by sea The operation was launched after the authorities of the United Arab Emirates authorized another customs office for the TIR procedure The transport left the SAIF zone in Sharjah to the port of Jebel Ali from where it will be transported by land to Olomouc in the Czech Republic The logistics operator Kuehne + Nagel runs the transport The cargo will be taken over by Metrans on the route between Germany and the Czech Republic The first intermodal transport operation under the TIR is the result of cooperation between the International Transport Union (IRU) transport organizations in the Emirates and the local customs office as well as German and Czech trade unions – BGL and CESMAD Bohemia When entrepreneurs see time and cost savings TIR will become an ideal solution in the UAE and the region,” comments Umberto de Pretto preparations are underway to implement the TIR procedure in all seven Emirates The system will complement the plans for the development of intermodal transport The use of TIR in our intermodal transport significantly increases the global competitiveness of the United Arab Emirates The system provides benefits for the economy simplifying domestic and international transport and providing access to the global TIR network,” adds Mohammed Jumaa Busaiba general director of the Federal Customs Office in the Emirates The United Arab Emirates are an important commercial center and have a strong economy The UAE’s strongest trade partners are India and China (both countries are now signatories of the TIR Convention) The TIR Convention offers great potential for improving transit connectivity between ports and free zones and better integrates them with the global supply chain China wants to remove restrictions on the rail transport of dangerous goods It is a breakthrough for the European rail transport market.  The Chinese government is preparing for revolutionary changes in rail transport between Europe and China reports reilfreight.com citing two credible sources from the industry The aim of the changes is to enable the import and export of another group of products such as batteries and accumulators for the automotive industry which uses them for the production of electric vehicles The restrictions are currently being re-evaluated and it will most likely be possible to send dangerous goods by rail this year – said Wanxu Dong, general manager of BTE, a railway carrier on the New Silk Road. This information is also confirmed by Rien Gulden director of multimodal solutions at DB Schenker A year ago, the possibility of this type of transport to and from  China was unlikely due to the Chinese government’s firm position in this matter The risk was too high and the rates too low but all this changed due to the growing electric transport market – we read in the portal.  DB Schenker and other companies have been carrying out activities for months that are aimed at removing bans.  Not only carriers but shippers and logistics companies submitted their applications It is a profitable business for many parties – said Gulden the demand for transporting car batteries is on both the west and east side.  And not only for electric cars but for electric bikes It is a dynamically developing market that is just waiting to remove restrictions – added Gulden You can read this article in 2 minutesBartosz Wawryszuk Transhipments at intermodal terminals in Poland increased by 26.1 percent in 2017 according to the latest report by the Polish Central Statistical Office (CSO) on intermodal transport the number of active terminals was lower than in 2016 An intermodal terminal is a place where cargo units are quickly and securely transhipped between different modes of transport – e.g Looking at their nature – 6 serviced shipments sea-rail and 24 – rail-road shipments (land terminals) The parking and maneuver area of the inland terminals occupied a total of 20.4 hectares and the total storage area was 91.6 ha (of which 55.3 ha for containerized units) the Central Statistical Office calculated that they were able to accommodate 75.9 thousand TEU the total annual transshipment capacity of domestic intermodal terminals amounted to 8.8 million TEU, 6.1 million TEU on sea terminals and 2.7 million TEU on land terminals nearly 60.8 million tonnes of containerized cargo was transhipped at intermodal terminals Sea transport amounted to 37.8 million tonnes while motor vehicle transport to 11.9 million tonnes The railway has delivered 11 million tonnes Intermodal transport was dominated by loads from the “mixed goods” group (about 14 percent) When it comes to the involvement of carriers last year 11.2 million tonnes of cargo in containers were transported by intermodal transport The absolute majority was domestic transport – 98 percent Most international intermodal trucks were to and from Germany (66.9 percent) Germany tests a new solution.You can read this article in 3 minutesAgnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Volkswagen checks the performance and efficiency of brake pad filters in the popular Golf GTD model It is not only the exhaust system in vehicles that emits particles posing a risk to health. Also during braking, wear on tyres, road surfaces and brake pads generates harmful dust and particles That is why the German filter manufacturer Mann + Hummel has set itself the goal of eliminating even 80% of these substances informs the German magazine “AutoBild”.  The solution developed by the company is currently being tested in Volkswagen Golf GTD The new filters are resistant to high temperatures and are also suitable for older vehicles older vehicles will meet stricter emission standards The product is expected to enter the market in 2021 There is no information on the prices of the new system yet “Asbestos may be gone from our brake pads, but fine dust is still dangerous for human health. Cars produce this stuff not only through their exhaust particles, but also whenever they want to slow down.” https://t.co/iflRwC2qu8 — ACA (@yegairshed) April 25, 2019 The innovative “dust eater” is located in the test Golf below the brake calliper the brake pads are pressed against the surface of the brake disc they are introduced into the filter and deposited on the filter fabric the system can cope without mechanical parts these filters should be changed when the brake pads are replaced MSC UK has launched a new rail service connecting Mossend in Scotland via Hams Hall to the ports of Felixstowe and London Gateway MSC UK says the service is an example of its commitment to the Scottish market The new route will complement two existing weekly calls into the ports of Grangemouth and Greenock Commenting on the launch of the new service together with our partners GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Maritime the new service launched  last week will add greater flexibility for our customers to move cargo to and from anywhere in Scotland and connect to global trade routes via the ports of Felixstowe and London Gateway.  This latest enhancement to MSC UK’s long-established and market-leading intermodal network offers great value to our UK customers by seamlessly connecting their cargo across road rail and sea; delivering an efficient and cost-effective solution that helps contribute to our customers’ sustainability goals.” Managing Director – Intermodal and Terminals “We are pleased that MSC UK have decided to utilise both of our terminals at Mossend and Hams Hall to launch this service Our continued investment in intermodal services and infrastructure means the two sites which form part of our growing network of seven fully open access terminals offer excellent coverage and rail connectivity throughout the UK.” “This exciting enhancement to our intermodal offering ensures we can collect or deliver customers’ cargo  from anywhere in Scotland and connect seamlessly to the ports of Felixstowe and London Gateway and mainline services to destinations around the globe.” You can read this article in 1 minuteGregor Gowans The LYMM Poplar 2000 service station on the M6 could be expanded with another 63 HGV parking spaces provided plans submitted to Warrington Borough Council get the green light According to the Warrington Guardian the service area has 314 spaces for cars and an additional 305 spaces dedicated to HGVs the number of car parking spaces would almost double to 608 The proposal has been sent to Warrington Borough Council and the application is currently in the initial screening process used to determine whether a development is appropriate or not Those behind the plans reportedly do not anticipate the project shall cause delays on either the M6 or the M56 They also stress that the expansion will create minimal visual or noise pollution GB Railfreight ran its first train through the Channel Tunnel for Europorte France on November 3 and carried containers from Dourges (France) to Barking Two Class 92s hauled the train from Calais to Barking with two Class 20s used to shunt the train at Barking The operator undertakes a ‘hook-and haul service five days a week Russell has procured EPF to run trains over a three-year period GBRf said: “This represents the next step in its plans for future growth of international traffic as well as the development towards the use of electric haulage on the UK network.” RAIL is Britain's market leading modern railway magazine applied at Arlington Fleet Services at Eastleigh GB Railfreight and Colas have been chosen as the operators to manage the trains over the next five years Work on the final two examples was continuing in mid-April although no more Class 56s are planned to be converted