Renault and Kleuster unveil cargo bike 
Renault Trucks and Kleuster have unveiled the Kleuster 350, a new electric cargo bike designed for urban logistics. Built to medium and heavy-duty vehicle standards and manufactured by Renault Trucks, the model features swappable batteries (35 km range), chainless... plus
BHP shifts copper to rail
BHP’s subsidiary Copper SA has awarded four contracts worth USD 1.5 billion to Aurizon for a new rail, road and port logistics solution supporting the Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill mines. According to the company the deal aims to shift over 11,000 truck... plus
Green transport drives rail investment
According to a new report from 'Research and Markets' the global rail transport market will grow from USD 541 billion in 2025 to USD 932 billion by 2034, driven by high-speed rail expansion, sustainability goals and smart tech adoption. Europe and Asia are driving this... plus
EIB backs Touax rail plan
Touax Rail has received a EUR 50 million 'green' loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), to expand its freight wagon fleet. Backed by the 'InvestEU' programme, the 14-year finance scheme supports the 'Touax sustainable transportation' project and is in line with EU climate... plus
Turkish motorway project wins award
The Nakkaş–Başakşehir motorway in Turkey, backed by the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), has won Txf’s ‘Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2024’. The EUR 1.044 billion project involves developing a 35 km greenfield section of... plus
Electric truck crosses the Channel
Kuehne+Nagel, P&O Ferries and Renault Trucks have reported that they have completed the first cross-Channel freight journey of a heavy-duty electric truck on a ferry across the English Channel. The vehicle travelled from Dover to Calais aboard P&O’s hybrid ferry... plus
OnTurtle renews Tapa certification
OnTurtle has renewed its 'Tapa Level 2' security certification for its lorry park in La Jonquera (Spain). The site, located on a key European freight corridor, meets standards for surveillance, access control, and perimeter protection. Open 24/7 with pin-controlled entry,... plus
Survey suggests shift to autonomy
A Tech.co survey has found that 65% of US freight professionals expect self-driving trucks to be widely used by 2050, with 42% predicting adoption by 2040. Nearly a fifth would already choose autonomy over hiring new drivers. Long-haul highway routes, low-traffic hours and... plus
EU clears way for retreads
The EU Commission has officially confirmed that retreaded tyres meet the requirements of the EU's taxonomy regulations, clearing the way for their broader use in sustainable transport strategies. This marks a breakthrough for circular economy efforts in the tyre industry,... plus
Huncoat railfreight terminal gaining momentum
A proposed railfreight terminal in Huncoat, in Northern England, took a step forward as local MP Sarah Smith (pictured on the right) confirmed that it’s a top priority for chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is reviewing 150 national infrastructure projects. At a recent... plus