Expansion of the Riesa port approved
The way has been cleared for the construction of a new port terminal in Riesa. The expansion is necessary because the existing container terminal has reached its capacity limit.
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Dulig demands fair contract for DHL hub in Leipzig
The contract between DHL and Leipzig Airport runs until 2036 and both parties would like to extend it. Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs is calling for fair conditions and quieter aircraft.
Truck parking spaces on highways still in short supply
Consumer behavior is causing more traffic on the roads. In Saxony, truck drivers search in vain for parking spaces for their rest periods. New construction projects aim to change this.
Saxony's chambers of industry and commerce warn of a collapse in the freight forwarding industry
The Saxon Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Saxon Transport Industry Association (LSN) have warned the Federal Minister of Transport, Volker Wissing (FDP), of a collapse in the freight forwarding industry. In a joint letter to the transport minister on Thursday, they stated that the tr ..
Historic cable car to Augustusburg during maintenance break
The historic cable car to Augustusburg Castle is taking a three-week break from Monday to carry out important maintenance work.
Upper Elbe ports with less goods throughput
In 2023, the Upper Elbe was not navigable for months and there was a lack of capacity. Despite the decline, the overall balance is positive in difficult times.
Luxury items from Leipzig Airport all over the world
The logistics site at Leipzig/Halle Airport is growing. The Munich-based company Mytheresa, an online platform for luxury fashion, officially opened a logistics center in Schkeuditz on Thursday. Covering an area of around 55,000 square meters, the center offers space for up to five million luxury it ..
Higher truck toll: chambers fear rising prices
From December, haulage companies will have to pay a higher toll for their journeys on long-distance roads. The money is to be invested in maintaining the roads and railroads. The chambers believe that people will feel the effects of this increase.
Restrictions between Halle and Magdeburg
Train travelers between Halle and Magdeburg must be prepared for restrictions due to construction work from 24 November to 1 December 2023. The Köthen junction will be equipped with modern control and safety technology during this time, Deutsche Bahn announced on Monday. It will be necessary to clos ..