Canada's first hydrogen-powered delivery truck 
Canada's supply chain sector has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of the country's first hydrogen-powered class 8 truck for commercial use, demonstrated in British Columbia. Supported by FortisBC's clean growth innovation fund, the project was celebrated at... more
2026 budget – road infrastructure funding
Germany's Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) urges decisive action to address the country's ageing motorway bridges. Ahead of the upcoming budget committee meeting, they insist the coalition's pledge to close the financing gap for road... more
Carbox advances sustainability and digital innovation
Carbox, part of the Tarros group operating in Italy, Egypt and Morocco, is strengthening its commitment to eco-friendly logistics and digitalisation. With a fleet of 200 vehicles, mainly Euro 6 trucks, it launched a pilot using HVO (renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil), which... more
VW and MAN advance zero-emission transport
At a Munich event, Volkswagen group logistics and MAN Truck & Bus showcased progress in transitioning to sustainable, zero-emission road freight. Simon Motter (pictured right), head of Volkswagen group logistics, emphasised that electric trucks are vital for decarbonising... more
Koralm railway boosts climate-friendly freight
The Koralm railway, commissioned in November 2025, marks a significant milestone for Austria's rail freight. Connecting Carinthia and Styria over 130 km, it offers shorter routes, increased capacity – up to 280 t more per train – and lower energy consumption thanks to... more
October NA truck orders drop amid economic uncertainty
Preliminary North America class 5-8 net orders in October fell 17% year-on-year to 40,000 units, with final data due in mid-November. Class 8 orders declined by 21% to 24,500 units, despite October being seasonally the strongest month for backlogs. Rising costs, weak spot rates... more
Martras selects 'MasterSPED'
Circle S.p.A. has announced that Martras Shipping & Forwarding has selected 'MasterSPED', the digital logistics platform developed by Circle Group company Next Freight, to modernise and streamline its operational processes. Based in Milan and specialising in ro-ro and... more
DPB and European Loc Pool in new partnership
DPB is strengthening its rail freight capabilities by signing a full-service leasing agreement for two 'EuroDual' hybrid locomotives from European Loc Pool (ELP). The decision was driven by the EuroDual’s flexibility and strong performance, with the ability to operate in both... more
Planned KV hub in Dortmund
Duisport, Captrain and Dortmunder Hafen have announced plans to build a new intermodal terminal in Dortmund’s Westfalenhütte logistics park, creating a hub for trailer handling in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region. The partners intend to form a joint venture, with Duisport and... more
Net leads zero-emission haul
New energy transport (Net), Windrose and Multiquip have completed Australia’s longest single-charge electric truck delivery, covering 480 km between Picton (80km south of Sydney) and Beresfield in New South Wales as Net reported. The 36 t journey demonstrated... more