Handling Network

Freight Base opens a fairer route to UK road freight capacity New online marketplace gives freight forwarders free, unlimited job posting and helps vetted carriers cut empty running with built-in backload matching The UK's light haulage fleet needs to grow by more than half within the next 18 months to keep pace with freight now arriving directly through the country's container ports, according to Department for Transport projections.

GEODIS expands TAPA security certification across Germany, the UK and Sweden GEODIS obtained TAPA certification for five further European sites. These include the contract logistics centers in Cologne, Rodgau, Aurach (Germany), and in Gothenburg (Sweden), as well as the warehouse and distribution center in Manchester (United Kingdom). GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, obtained the certification for TAPA Facility Security Requirements (FSR) level C for five sites in Europe.

HELSINKI, Finland - Hiab, a leading provider of smart and sustainable load handling solutions, today announces the next generation of its ProCare™ lifecycle services portfolio, designed to help fleet owners keep equipment working, control lifecycle costs and get more value from every asset. The renewed ProCare portfolio combines proven maintenance expertise with smart connectivity, data-driven insights and digital services in one integrated lifecycle solution.

Proprium Capital Partners and Garbe Insite establish Urban Industrial Joint Venture and acquire first site in Munich L&G backed Proprium Capital Partners ("Proprium") and Garbe Insite have established a programmatic Urban Industrial joint venture with a target volume of EUR 500 million. The partnership aims to build a portfolio of redevelopment projects and selective new-build schemes in urban locations in Germany and selected European markets.

Pharma opportunities within reach for SMEs with the right support - InterTradeIreland SupplyChain+ Workshops, tailored learning and industry mentoring help SMEs turn pharma supply chain opportunities into a clear pathway toward sustainable growth SMEs are being encouraged to apply for InterTradeIreland's SupplyChain+ programme, ahead of the October 7 application deadline for cohort 1 of the programme.

Jungheinrich AG has signed an international framework agreement with the Kuehne+Nagel Group. The agreement covers a volume of around 5,000 industrial trucks and applies to several European countries. The contract was signed by Jungheinrich's Chief Sales Officer Nadine Despineux and Eduardo Razuck, Executive Vice President Contract Logistics & Member of the Board of Management at Kuehne+Nagel.

Hyster hydrogen fuel cell ReachStacker supports sustainable ports project at Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals The delivery forms part of a major Dutch hydrogen innovation project, supported by the EU, to help assess lower-emission solutions for heavy-duty materials handling applications.

Trader Support Service users urged to prepare for new platform The new Trader Support Service platform goes live for all users next month. All goods movements from 20 October must be submitted on the new TSS platform. Businesses should look out for their invitation email and pre-enrol before 20 October.

Breda University: how cycling infrastructure can unlock the future of urban mobility As European Mobility Week closes with Car-Free Day, the Netherlands' cycling model faces a new test. The world's blueprint for cycling The Netherlands built the world's reference model for cycling: 28% of all trips by bike, 22 million bicycles for 18 million residents, and a 153,000-kilometre network that is increasingly studied and copied by cities worldwide.

Innotrans_Greenbrier Europe produces the NIK handling platform for TX Logistik TX Logistik AG, a company of FS Logistix, and Greenbrier Europe, part of The Greenbrier Companies, a global leader in the rail industry, signed an agreement at Innotrans regarding the production and leasing of the NIK (Neutral Intermodal Key, formerly NiKRASA) handling system. This also includes an initial order for 50 NIK platforms.