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
Natural gas en route at Tammaro 

Tammaro Transports has added a new gas-powered truck to its fleet, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable logistics. The vehicle runs on natural gas and will handle weekly routes between Switzerland and Italy. By switching to alternative fuel, the company aims to reduce... more
TST launches e-truck network 

TST recently introduced a cooperative depot charging network "designed by and for logistics providers" at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. Open to all market players, the initiative aims to create a reliable, transparent and renewable-powered system for... more
Logistics for time-critical needs 

Trans-o-flex has introduced a new business unit offering logistics services for urgent, critical or sensitive consignments. The ‘Special Services’ team handles time-sensitive operations such as direct courier runs or air charters. One example includes the door-to-hospital... more
Shell opens EV test hub 

Shell is constructing “Germany’s most powerful test centre for high-performance EV charging.” The facility, located at the Shell technology centre in Hamburg, will support tests of megawatt charging systems (MCS) with up to 5 MW capacity. The centre is designed for heavy-duty... more