Stuart Todd

Scotland

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Personal twitter account - mostly about Celtic - rest of my life twitter account here @lastdaysoflifeR

Articles

Europe's defence spending boost means more demand for specialised logistics

1 day ago | theloadstar.com | Stuart Todd

A sharp increase in public spending on defence in Europe is set to transform the armaments industry, driving a surge in production output, and with it a potentially significant increase in demand for specialised logistics. A study this year by management consultant ... Email* Password*
Arrests and goods seized as raids across EU uncover massive import fraud

2 days ago | theloadstar.com | Stuart Todd

Coordinated raids by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in several European countries uncovered a huge flow of goods fraudulently imported from China through the port of Piraeus, evading customs duties and VAT. It involved massive amounts of textiles, shoes, e-scooters, e-bikes, and other goods, the ...
Modalis to operate future intermodal terminal at port of Dunkirk

2 days ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

ready next year Published on 26-06-2025 at 11:47 The port of Dunkirk has selected Modalis to operate the combined transport terminal currently under construction at the French Channel port. It is scheduled to enter service in March 2026.
Work poised to begin on Maasvlakte-Zuid rail yard in Rotterdam

4 days ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

interview Published on 24-06-2025 at 11:44 Construction is set to begin this summer on a major, multi-phase project to enhance rail freight container traffic at the Port of Rotterdam.
Issue #778 | Top 100 Containerports | Maryland Ports & Trade | Ro/Ro Transportation & Trade | Temperature-Controlled Logistics

5 days ago | ajot.com | Debra Phillips |George Lauriat |Stuart Todd |Leo Ryan

Top 100 Containerports Top 100 Containerports Top 100 Containerports Maryland Ports & Trade Maryland Ports & Trade The Port of Baltimore’s Terminal Corporation has been witness to a lot over its 132 years in business, and while a variety of disruptions have altered business conditions over the last decade, the company remains optimistic. Ro/Ro Transportation & Trade Ro/Ro Transportation & Trade Ro/Ro Transportation & Trade Ro/Ro Transportation & Trade An estimated 90,000 German-brand luxury...
Production decline leaves European automotive LSPs with eroding margins

1 week ago | theloadstar.com | Stuart Todd

European automotive logistics services providers will take some comfort in forecasts of a moderate rebound in the market in 2025, largely due to growth in battery electric vehicles, but the cold reality is there are far fewer vehicles being produced across the continent ... Email* Password*
Paris’ second biggest inland port posts record traffic thanks to rail freight

1 week ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

From quarry to capital Published on 20-06-2025 at 12:14 Paris’ second biggest river port, Bonneuil-sur-Marne, has posted record freight traffic thanks to strong growth in rail-borne shipments, which almost doubled, rising from 491,000 tonnes in 2023 to 960,000 tonnes last year.
AJOT Insights | News and opinion articles covering Transportation and Logistics News and Events

1 week ago | ajot.com | Stas Margaronis |Luke King |Pete Goldin |Stuart Todd

Tariffs take toll on Port of Los Angeles imports Nor-Shipping 2025: Orca AI speeds vessel automation Nor-Shipping 2025: Jiangnan Shipyard plans ammonia and nuclear-powered ships Venture Global and Woodside advance mega LNG projects in Louisiana Fortescue’s Forrest urges maritime support for IMO zero emissions goals Nor-Shipping 2025: Shipping executives warn of long road to zero-emission fuels Propeller Club of Northern California’s Maritime Day speakers cite threats to mariners & tariffs...
AJOT Insights | News and opinion articles covering Transportation and Logistics News and Events

3 weeks ago | ajot.com | Stas Margaronis |Luke King |Pete Goldin |Stuart Todd

Nor-Shipping 2025: Jiangnan Shipyard plans ammonia and nuclear-powered ships Venture Global and Woodside advance mega LNG projects in Louisiana Fortescue’s Forrest urges maritime support for IMO zero emissions goals Nor-Shipping 2025: Shipping executives warn of long road to zero-emission fuels Propeller Club of Northern California’s Maritime Day speakers cite threats to mariners & tariffs France joins Germany to demand scrapping of EU law on ‘ethical’ supply chains An interview with James...
VW to use more rail transport with the establishment of Venice port terminal

3 weeks ago | railfreight.com | Stuart Todd

Is it too ambitious? EU industry proposes +FIRRST system to improve ‘stagnant rail freight’ A group of European industry players are launching the +FIRRST system to improve intermodality over the next few years. The initiative, led by FERRMED, brings… 3 June 2025