European freight
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Europe
The European Green Deal and what it means for the rail freight industry
The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by…
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American Shipper
UK election: No-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs
British transport associations call on Prime Minister Johnson to quickly agree a future trading arrangement with the European Union.
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American Shipper
Could Europe unilaterally regulate shipping carbon emissions?
The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.
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Business
Ontruck’s strategic acquisition of Briver will help triple its revenue in 2019
Spanish road freight startup Ontruck has acquired digital freight forwarding platform Briver, in an attempt to consolidate its market position in the Spanish region of…
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Europe
Steep rise in recorded supply chain thefts in EMEA region
Data on recorded cargo thefts in the EMEA region shows an alarming increase this year, with it crossing €55 million in the first half of…
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Europe
UPS’ Marken consolidates European presence by acquiring three companies
Marken has acquired three European companies based out of central and eastern Europe, to expand its geographic footprint in the pharma and life science logistics…
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Container
Freight rates on the Rhine subside as water levels finally rise
As barge rates slump in the face of increased rainfall, the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) has warned that Rhine River…
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News
Data privacy mandate looks to turn the European freight industry on its head
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data privacy law coming into force in Europe, that addresses the export of personal data outside the…
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Economics
Autonomous electric ships reporting for duty this year
Dutch company, Port Liner, has an innovative solution, introducing an autonomous electric barge for the European market beginning in Q3 of 2018.
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Economics
Hutchison Ports acquires stake in port logistics operator
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison subsidiary Hutchison Ports has acquired 50% of TMA Logistics BV, the Handy Shipping Guide reports.
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