Renault Trucks reshapes leadership in Germany 
As of 1 June 2025, Christoph Walter (pictured) has taken over as director of new trucks sales at Renault Trucks Germany. He brings long-standing expertise in sales, strategy, and transformation, including more than a decade at ADAC Truckservice. His appointment follows the... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Swiss researchers have found that people are 14% more likely to die on their birthday than on other days. more
Honda launches 'Fastport'
Honda has launched 'Fastport', a new business-to-business venture focused on micromobility solutions for last-mile delivery. Debuting at 'Eurobike' in Frankfurt from 25–29 June, Fastport will showcase its first product: the all-electric 'Fastport eQuad'. Designed for urban... more
Tata launches low-cost mini truck
Tata Motors has launched the 'Tata Ace Pro', "India’s most affordable four-wheel mini truck", starting at INR 399'000. Available in petrol, bi-fuel (CNG + petrol), and electric variants, the 'Ace Pro' aims to support diverse business needs and offers a 750 kg payload... more
Navigating shipping's emissions overhaul
Britannia P&I Club and law firm HFW have launched a new article series to help shipowners and charterers navigate complex emissions rules. The materials cover key regulations such as CII, EEXI, EU ETS and FuelEU. With shipping facing fast-evolving environmental... more
One of the largest ships under the German flag
Exactly one month ago, on 23 May, at the port of Rotterdam, Hapag-Lloyd officially named its new flagship, the "Rotterdam Express". At nearly 400 m long and with capacity for 23,600 teu, it ranks amongst the largest and most advanced vessels under the German flag.... more
First SkyCourier version for Africa
Textron Aviation will deliver the first aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier in Africa to Tassili Travail Aérien (TTA), a subsidiary of Sonatrach. The Algerian operator, based in Algiers and Hassi Messaoud, has ordered two SkyCouriers, including one equipped with the 'Lifeport Plus... more
E-truck efficiency through smart routing
A new study by Fraunhofer ISI and the Swedish tech firm Einride shows that digitalised fleet planning increases the cost-efficiency and viability of electric trucks. Based on 38,000 deliveries and 200 diesel trucks operated by German retailer Rewe, the research compared... more
Amazon boosts Indian logistics network
Amazon is investing over USD 233 million in 2025 to expand and upgrade its logistics infrastructure in India. The funds aim to improve fulfilment speed or processing capacity, sorting and delivery. The company also wants to enhance employee well-being through programmes like... more
ACS strengthens time-critical leadership
Air Charter Service (ACS) has announced a strategic management restructuring of its time-critical shipments division, following significant growth in its on-board courier (OBC) and next-flight-out (NFO) services. Robert Alleman (on the left) has been appointed group CEO of... more