New era for used trucks 
Renault trucks has unveiled the 'T 01 Racing', the latest generation of its special-edition used truck, based on the 'T Evolution'. According to the company the model embodies the manufacturer’s expertise in upgrading pre-owned vehicles. Inspired by modern motorsport... more
Rotterdam boosts rail capacity
Port of Rotterdam authority, ProRail, and Swietelsky rail Benelux have officially launched construction of the new Maasvlakte Zuid (EMZ) railway yard. The project, celebrated in the presence of Dutch and European officials, aims to expand Rotterdam’s rail freight capacity. The... more
CBP intercepts two major cocaine shipments
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted two major cocaine shipments in early October. At the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, officers found 365 pounds (165 kg) of cocaine concealed in eight duffel bags inside a cargo container arriving from the Dominican... more
US freight firms still favour human drivers
Autonomous trucks may be making headlines, but most US freight operators are in no rush to adopt them. According to a new Tech.co survey, 70% of logistics companies would hire human drivers rather than use self-driving trucks, while only 19% would do the reverse. This... more
With "Archion" big in Japan and Asia
Daimler Truck affiliate Mitsubishi Fuso and Toyota’s Hino Motors have unveiled further details of their planned integration under a new holding company, Archion Corporation, set to begin operations on 1 April 2026. Headquartered in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward, Archion will combine... more
Sapore Fresco adds electric truck to fleet
The Swiss food distributor Sapore Fresco has added its first fully electric truck to its fleet, taking delivery of a Renault Trucks T6x2 E-Tech from Thomann Nutzfahrzeuge. The Näfels-based company, whose roots go back more than a century, operates a network serving gastronomy,... more
Rail sector welcomes CEF
Ten European rail associations have jointly called for a stronger 'Connecting Europe Facility' (CEF) to ensure sufficient funding for transport infrastructure and strengthen EU competitiveness and security. In their joint position paper, the signatories – representing passenger... more
DCL digitises with Sirum
Swiss intermodal logistics provider DCL Transport has implemented Sirum’s logistics suite to digitalise all main business processes. The web-based platform integrates transport management (TMS), warehouse management (WMS), customer relationship management (CRM) and accounting... more
Paulig adopts electric trucks
Paulig has taken a step in its sustainability journey by introducing electric trucks in Belgium, in partnership with logistics provider Eutraco. The international food and beverage company estimates the switch will cut emissions in its value chain by around 100 t of CO₂ per... more
China unveils record-breaking bridge
According to an online newspaper under the control of the state of China the country has inaugurated the world’s tallest bridge in the southwestern province of Guizhou, where the new 'Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge' now towers 625 m above the Beipan River. The steel truss... more