Hitachi digitalising German railfreight 
Hitachi Rail and partners have launched a digital solution to streamline intermodal freight in Germany. The platform, called 'InGa-Z', was developed through the joint venture Protostellar, which includes Hitachi Rail, MT Logistics, DB Cargo; and funding from the Federal Ministry... more
US freight volumes stay flat
Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in July, but overall volumes have remained flat since March. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), its 'seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index' increased by 0.6%, after a 0.7% decline in June,... more
'Uta eCharge' expands network
Uta Edenred, part of the Edenred Group, has expanded its public charging service to additional countries. Customers based in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland can now access more than 925,000 charging points in 28 countries, including around... more
Europe risks falling behind on EVs
The Swedish research institute Rise warns that Europe risks losing its automotive industry unless it acts swiftly to strengthen battery innovation and infrastructure. According to Rise, China currently controls more than half of global lithium-ion battery exports, while... more
UK–Italy rail link
Neill & Brown has introduced a railfreight service linking the UK and Italy through a joint venture with its Italian partner Sogedim. The companies have invested in 'piggyback trailers', aiming to enable seamless intermodal transport in one of Europe’s busiest... more
WH Davis is exporting again
WH Davis, a UK railway wagon maker and part of Buckland Rail, has won a EUR 44 million export contract to supply 150 freight wagons to Ireland. Backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the deal marks the firm’s first export in 20 years and the first order under a ten-year framework... more
EDB funds Issyk-Kul railway study
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will provide a USD 275,000 grant from its technical assistance fund to prepare a preliminary feasibility study for the planned Balykchy–Cholpon-Ata railway in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Region. The agreement was signed at the Kyrgyz-Russian... more
Digital tool to ease border trade
Central American countries are set to roll out a digital platform to monitor trade facilitation reforms and strengthen regional integration. The Reform Tracker, developed by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA)... more
Krone presents fleet management platform
At Nufam 2025 in Karlsruhe, Krone will showcase 'mykrone.blue', a digital fleet management platform first introduced at Transport Logistic in Munich. The system unites all trailer-related services and data in a single, central interface. A single sign-on grants access to... more
First EV lorry for Alltruck
Alltruck has deployed its first all-electric truck in the UK leasing sector, advancing its Alltruck Zero programme towards the UK government's 2050 net zero target. The 'DAF XD Electric', fitted with a GRP box body, roller shutter and tail lift, offers a 200-mile range,... more