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Logistics: How A German Museum Got A Retired Boeing 747 Onto Its Roof

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July 26, 2024
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The Technik Museum Speyer has more than 70 aircraft on display.

DB Cargo to have a new structure from 2025

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July 25, 2024
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Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) rail freight arm DB Cargo will have a new look as of 1 January 2025. One business unit will oversee the steel,…

Climate Activists Block Runway At Frankfurt Airport Leading To 140 Cancelled Flights

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July 25, 2024
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The protests resulted in many flights being canceled or delayed from/to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), one of the major hubs in Germany.

Saudi shipping company Bahri withdraws from DB Schenker race

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July 24, 2024
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The Saudi state-owned shipping company Bahri pulled out of the race for Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) logistics arm DB Schenker. The two remaining possible buyers are…

German rail freight association wants TAC subsidies back at 350 million euros

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July 16, 2024
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The German rail freight association Die Güterbahnen wants to reinstate the 350 million euro track access charge (TAC) subsidies. Earlier, the sector got a disappointing…

What might be the consequences of the sale of DB Schenker?

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July 16, 2024
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The sale of DB Schenker will be the largest logistics takeover of the 21st century so far. However, regardless of the buyer, this initiative might…

Riedbahn renovation: Die Güterbahnen putting the pressure on DB InfraGO with live tracker

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July 12, 2024
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On Monday, 15 July, DB InfraGO is starting renovation works on the Riedbahn line between Frankfurt and Mannheim. The near half-year closure is a thorn…

Hamburg Parliament gives first green light to MSC’s participation in HHLA

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July 12, 2024
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MSC’s purchase of 49,9 per cent of the share of HHLA was approved in first reading by the Hamburg Parliament. A second and final reading…

Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

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July 12, 2024
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Germany has announced plans to ban critical components made by Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks, citing security concerns. The decision – revealed by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Thursday – will be implemented in two phases s…

Germany prolongs banning Chinese 5G equipment

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July 12, 2024
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