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
New shine for heavy transport
Saf-Holland is now the exclusive distributor of forged aluminium wheels from Alexrims across Europe, adding components to its truck and trailer portfolio. Manufactured by Taiwan’s Alex Global Group, the ultra-lightweight wheels combine patented aluminium alloys with testing to... more
DHL, Daimler and Hylane sign EV deal
DHL Group, Daimler Truck and Hylane have signed a partnership for 30 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. The deal, announced at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, marks Germany’s largest e-truck agreement this year, according to DHL. Supplied via... more
TransFlex adding hybrid traction
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has added its third Eurodual hybrid locomotive from European Loc Pool for its 'TransFlex' fleet in Germany. Unveiled at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, the dual-mode Stadler loco enables transport on electrified and non-electrified... more