E-AWDs to handle mountain deliveries 
Austrian Post has introduced 100 all-wheel-drive (AWD) electric vehicles for deliveries in mountainous regions, investing over EUR 4 million. The move extends the company’s CO₂-free delivery goal to areas where AWDs are essential for access and winter... more
UP launches truck-competitive route
Union Pacific Railroad will launch a domestic intermodal service on 3 September, connecting Southern California’s 'Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal with Chicago’s Global 2 terminal in three days. Operating from the Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal, the service aims... more
Antarctic logistics modernised
The Norwegian Polar Institute has ordered ten heavy-duty tracked vehicles to support the planned upgrade of its Troll research station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The machines, built by Italian manufacturer Prinoth in its plant in Granby (Canada), and supplied by... more
New cross-border rail service in the USA
CPKC and CSX have launched the Southeast Mexico Express (SMX), a new routing option connecting Mexico, Texas and the U.S. Southeast. Operational since December 2024, the SMX offers faster transit times, added capacity and a lower-emission transport option as the company... more
Ireland invests in rail future
End-to-end service provider Jacobs has been appointed to support Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) as part of a infrastructure programme to modernise and expand the Galway–Portarlington line. The 140 km route links the Western region with Dublin and is part of the 'All Island... more
Unified tracking from port to rail
TransmetriQ, a Railinc brand, has launched a ocean-to-rail visibility platform offering end-to-end shipment tracking from port of origin to rail destination. The new tool integrates GPS-based vessel data, AI-powered ETA modelling and event reporting from over 41 shipping lines,... more
AssetGo expands DVSA approval
AssetGo has reported it has been approved by the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as a systems provider for drivers’ hours under the 'Earned Recognition' (ER) scheme. This adds to AssetGo’s existing approval for vehicle maintenance and means the platform now... more
Hydrogen supply for Rhine-Neckar
The Hoyer Group has signed a contract with H2 Mobility, a german hydrogen refuelling network operator, to handle hydrogen logistics in the Rhine-Neckar region. Hoyer will manage both transport and supply coordination. The family-run logistics firm is expanding its hydrogen... more
Helrom enters restructuring phase
Helrom, a German service that transports lorry trailers by rail, has filed for preliminary insolvency proceedings, marking the start of a restructuring phase, as director of sales Bruno Weissmann announced on LinkedIn. With this move the company aims to stabilise and secure... more
Mundo renews fleet with Renault
Mundo in Rothenburg (Switzerland) has renewed its fleet with twelve Renault Trucks 'D10 Low P4x2 210 E6', strengthening brand loyalty. Now comprising 25 of the 99 vehicles, Renault Trucks support the company’s B2B food logistics operations across multiple Swiss... more