Further Eurasian intermodal route launched 
Nurminen Logistics is banking on the new southern Trans-Caspian route. The Finnish forwarder despatched its first full-length container train from Chongqing, China on 10 May 2022. The train will run via Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Romania to Central Europe. Nurminen... more
First electric trucks in Hong Kong
Kerry Logistics started deploying 5.5 t electric trucks in Hong Kong in May 2022, which makes it the first company to test such vehicles in this city. The trial run is part of Kerry Logistics Network’s green initiative to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Kerry Logistics... more
Increased sustainability for Australia
Linfox Logistics has introduced the first electric truck for the Australian retailer Coles. The electric vehicle is an important step towards Linfox and Coles’ shared sustainability goals, the two companies said. The Fuso eCanter services several Coles stores in New South... more
Eco-friendly trucks for urban deliveries
Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) is stepping up its transition to heavy-duty electric trucks by deploying 44 new electric Volvo trucks on routes in Europe. The planned order includes 40 Volvo FE and Volvo FL electric trucks, which will be used for parcel deliveries in city... more
More Transmontana locos ordered
The Swedish railfreight company Green Cargo is investing in its locomotive fleet. It has ordered another four Transmontana locomotives from the Romanian manufacturer Softronic, which are due to be delivered by 2024. Green Cargo's fleet will then include a total of 22... more
Improved efficiency and near-zero emissions
Research shows that for the first time, more than half of all diesel commercial vehicles on the road in USA are advanced diesel technology models. The data, which was presented by the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), calculates the number of 2010+ model year diesel trucks... more
Expanded hinterland rail service
Metrans is strengthening its connections between German ports and Berlin and Gernsheim. The HHLA intermodal affiliate is also linking its network with a service provided by GUT (Gernsheimer Umschlags- und Terminalbetriebsgesellschaft) between Gernsheim and Rotterdam / Antwerp... more
Compliance tool for van and LCV operators
From 21 May 2022, all van operators (or cars with trailers) over 2.5 t, based in England, Scotland and Wales, will need a standard international goods vehicle operator licence to transport goods for hire or reward in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. In... more
Fully electric deliveries in Tampere’s city centre
DB Schenker is expanding its green distribution services in Finland with the opening of a new cargo terminal. Five fully electric trucks will soon begin operating in Lempäälä and serve Tampere’s city centre. The terminal has a total area of nearly 18,000 sqm, with 12,000 sqm... more
Test run with 838 m long train
TX Logistik (TXL) has run a train with a length of 838 m in Sweden. The rail logistics company operated the fully loaded train on the 500 km route between Malmö and Frövi. The train was driven by a four-axle locomotive and transported foodstuffs from the Swedish retail chain... more