Stadler modernises Rochers-de-Naye line 
Stadler is equipping the Montreux–Rochers-de-Naye railway with its CBTC signalling system, 'Nova Pro', marking another step toward safer and more automated rail operations as the company reported. The project complements the acquisition of new trains announced earlier this year... more
Northrail launches Warsaw-based subsidiary
Northrail, a leasing, asset management and investment provider of rolling stock, has announced the establishment of its Polish subsidiary, 'Northrail Polska', headquartered in Warsaw. The move aims to mark a key milestone in the company’s international growth... more
Weiss and Streck celebrate milestone
Gebrüder Weiss and Germany’s Streck transport are celebrating 50 years of collaboration in European cargo logistics. The milestone was marked at Gebrüder Weiss’s headquarters in Lauterach, Austria. "What we are celebrating today is the first 50-year partnership in Gebrüder... more
Digital aids aiming to ease driver gap
Germany’s heavy transport industry is facing mounting pressure from a worsening driver shortage. According to the German chamber of industry and commerce (Dihk), more than 70,000 professional truck drivers are currently missing, while around 30,000 retire each year and only... more
Teesport automates weighbridge operations
PD ports has introduced automated weighbridge systems at Teesport and Hartlepool, with a capacity to handle up to 7,000 t of bulk cargo per weighbridge daily. The new technology replaces manual processes with automated traffic lights, automatic number plate... more
ACT notes moderate trailer rebound
Preliminary data from ACT research show that US net trailer orders rose 25% in September to 11,300 units, up from 9,100 in August but still 5% below the same month last year. The seasonally adjusted figure stands at around 10,000 units. "September’s higher net order intake... more
Eafo: Germany heads HDV charging rollout
The European alternative fuels observatory (Eafo) has published its first dataset on public recharging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) across the EU27. The data mark the start of monthly updates supporting EU monitoring under the Alternative fuels infrastructure... more
Akanea and Otre join forces
Akanea and the French road transport organisation Otre have formed a national alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of the road haulage sector. The partnership aims to simplify daily operations for carriers, enhance performance, and prepare companies for upcoming... more
Trump imposes new truck tariffs
The White House has announced new import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, parts, and buses under Section 232 of the 'trade expansion act' of 1962. Signed by President Donald Trump, the proclamation introduces a 25% tariff on imported trucks and parts, and a 10% tariff... more
South Australia aims to boost freight safety
The Barrier Highway in South Australia’s Mid North is set for a major upgrade to improve safety and freight efficiency as the Premier of Australia recently reported. Junctions at Whyte Yarcowie and Yunta will be reconstructed, widened and spray sealed to support heavy vehicles,... more