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World's biggest ship docks in Hamburg
Chinese container ship 'The Globe' docked at the port of Hamburg on Tuesday as part of its maiden voyage.
Germany-bound ship runs aground off the UK
The crew of a Germany-bound transport ship that ran aground off the southern coast of England have now almost all been airlifted to safety, the British coastguard said Sunday.
Deutsche Bahn sues airlines for 'price fixing'
National rail operator Deutsche Bahn said Sunday it was taking legal action against Lufthansa and other airlines over claims of fixing air cargo prices.
Deutsche Bahn to reduce freight train noise with 'whisper brakes'
German national rail provider Deutsche Bahn has announced that it will outfit its freight train fleet with quieter brakes in an effort to cut noise and the costs of protective walls in residential areas.
'Monster' truck makers flaunt green credentials
European drivers should be afraid, very afraid. If vehicle makers at a major trade fair opening in Germany on Thursday get their way, "monster trucks" are soon coming to the continent's motorways.
German hostages taken to Somali mainland
Following apparent difficulties in release negotiations, Somali pirates took three German hostages from the hijacked cargo ship Hansa Stavanger to the mainland on Sunday, reports said.