Federal push for rail 
The Swiss government has opened public consultation on the total revision of the freight transport ordinance (GüTV), following parliament’s approval to financially support rail and inland waterway freight transport. The new regulations introduce flat-rate subsidies, including... more
Kombiverkehr tracks CO₂
Kombiverkehr KG and Hamburg-based software provider shipzero are now collaborating to track and report rail transport emissions. The partnership responds to growing demand from freight forwarders for accurate emissions data. The collaboration also aims to promote the... more
HHPI expands EuroDual fleet
Heavy Haul Power International GmbH (HHPI) is expanding its locomotive fleet with the leasing of a ninth EuroDual from European Loc Pool (ELP). The dual-mode locomotive combines up to 6.2 MW electric and 2.8 MW diesel power, enabling tractive effort and flexibility on both... more
SE5000 gains greater protection
Schreiner ProTech has reported that it has developed a customised security solution for Stoneridge’s SE5000 tachograph to detect tampering. The project, targeting a curved, hard-to-reach plastic surface on the casing, required both a new security seal and an application... more
Felix Schoeller and Nosta’s electric drive
Felix Schoeller and the Nosta Group are celebrating one year of their fully-electric lorry shuttle project between Weissenborn and Siebenlehn. Since spring 2024 three Volvo electric trucks have covered nearly 150,000 km, saving more than 180 t of CO₂ emissions and around... more
Railfreight boost for Northampton
Segro has completed the 35-acre rail freight interchange at Segro logistics park Northampton, enabling freight trains to access the site before regular services begin later this year. Operated by Maritime Transport, the terminal connects to the West Coast Main Line and aims to... more
FreightCar America railcar orders surge
FreightCar America, a manufacturer of freight railcars, has announced new orders for 1,250 railcars valued at approximately USD 141 million during Q1 2025. The orders, including gondolas, open-top hoppers and covered hoppers, represent around 25% of all new railcars ordered and... more
Boels taps Battery Innovation
Volvo Penta has partnered with e-power to provide a scalable Battery energy storage system (Bess) for Boels Rental, a construction equipment rental company. At the core is Volvo Penta’s Bess subsystem – a integration-ready DC platform including battery packs, thermal management,... more
Wabash partners with UP.Labs
Wabash has reported a partnership with UP.Labs to launch Wabash Venture Lab and co-develop two AI-driven startups. The first solution streamlines made-to-order configuration with a tool that aims at accelerates quoting and simplifies sales processes. The second startup... more
Capa recruits drivers abroad
Mainz-based staffing specialist Capa has reported it is expanding its recruitment of qualified professional drivers to non-EU countries, such as Morocco. In response to the growing shortage of bus and lorry drivers, Capa has developed a modular recruitment and training programme... more