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... more
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,... more
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... more
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,... more
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... more
Kontron wins Czech rail contract
Kontron Transportation has secured a EUR 26 million contract from Czech state rail operator Správa železnic to deliver telecom infrastructure between the German border and Dolní Žleb, Kralupy and Vltavou. The project expands Kontron’s role as a general contractor in Czechia... more
Haulage deal supports UK deliveries
Davies Turner has expanded its haulage partnership with Transport Equipment Services (Tes), deploying two Renault vehicles for domestic and European logistics. The alliance supports Davies Turner’s container transport from UK ports, amid ongoing market challenges. With the... more
USD 145 billion in March trade
US trade with Canada and Mexico hit a record USD 144.8 billion in March 2025, up 8.4% year-on-year, according to statistics from the bureau of transportation (BTS). Trucks moved goods worth USD 94.2 billion — over 60% of all surface freight. Laredo handled the largest share,... more
Fleet ERP software at Stoneleigh
ERP provider Jobmate will present its integrated software platform for transport and logistics firms at this year’s Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh (England, late June). Founded by industry veteran Chris Dalton, the Wolverhampton-based company offers fleet managers a system... more
Interporto Bologna's vision for the future
At the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, Interporto Bologna presented its role in a 2025–2035 strategic manifesto for railfreight opereations. President Stefano Caliandro highlighted expansion plans, including upgraded rail infrastructure, new gantry cranes and a... more