Infrastructure budget approved 
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved massive investments in the country's transport infrastructure. According to transport minister Patrick Schnieder, EUR 166 billion has been earmarked for 2025-2029, an increase of more than 60% compared to the previous five years. The... more
Free e-lorry advice
Daimler trucks UK has launched 'TruckCharge', a free consultancy service to support businesses transitioning to electric HGVs. The network offers guidance in three fields, namely strategy, infrastructure and operations. Customers will receive advice on depot setup, charging... more
Azur welcomes EU tyre rules
Azur, Germany’s ‘Allianz Zukunft Reifen’, an alliance for the future of tyres, has reported that it welcomes the new EU waste shipment regulations 2024/1157, which restrict exports of end-of-life tyres to non-OECD countries, unless EU environmental standards are met. From... more
AFC secures Italian infrastructure loan
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a EUR 250 million ten-year loan facility from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by an 80% guarantee from Sace. The funding supports infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Africa, with a focus on Italian... more
Kraftverkehr Emsland joins OSL
On 1 August 2025 Kraftverkehr Emsland will join Online Systemlogistik (OSL) as a new system partner. Based in Nordhorn, the company serves the western Lower Saxony region, from the Dutch border to just east of the Ems river. Its first trailer will run to the central OSL hub... more
Tata launches low-cost mini truck
Tata Motors has launched the 'Tata Ace Pro', "India’s most affordable four-wheel mini truck", starting at INR 399'000. Available in petrol, bi-fuel (CNG + petrol), and electric variants, the 'Ace Pro' aims to support diverse business needs and offers a 750 kg payload... more
E-truck efficiency through smart routing
A new study by Fraunhofer ISI and the Swedish tech firm Einride shows that digitalised fleet planning increases the cost-efficiency and viability of electric trucks. Based on 38,000 deliveries and 200 diesel trucks operated by German retailer Rewe, the research compared... more
Railfreight debut for EWR
DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport have launched the first commercial train on the newly reopened Oxford–Bletchley section of East West Rail. The service links DP World Southampton with the new Segro Logistics Park terminal in Northampton, offering five weekday connections... more
RCG achieves CDP B rating
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has received a ‘B’ rating in the 2024 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) climate assessment – outperforming the global average of ‘C’. This marks the third time RCG has reached this rating in the global ranking. The CDP evaluates transparency and... more
ClassTrucks expanding with Scania
The used-truck specialist ClassTrucks has expanded its portfolio with Scania R 450 and R 460 models, now available in Europe. According to the company each vehicle comes from a single previous owner, is fully serviced and pre-inspected. The addition aims to strengthen... more