Partnership for pallet logistics 
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has partnered with Pallet Control Tower (PCT) to enhance the management of EUR pallets and returnable transport items (RTIs). The collaboration aims to streamline pallet exchange and establish the EUR pallet system as a global standard. A key... more
Siemens retrofits DB cargo locomotives
DB cargo UK is modernising its fleet with the European Train Control System (ETCS), in partnership with Siemens mobility. The first phase involves retrofitting nine class 66 locomotives, marking the start of a wider programme to equip all units of this series with the... more
CSRD-compliant carbon tracking
DKV Mobility has reported it has introduced the DKV Mobility ‘Carbon Monitor’, enabling businesses to analyse and document fleet emissions in compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The tool provides an annual CO₂e report. Emissions are... more
TJA welcomes the millionth Renault truck
Renault Trucks has produced its one-millionth vehicle at the Bourg-en-Bresse plant, where trucks for construction have been manufactured since 1964. The milestone Renault Trucks T will be delivered to Portuguese company TJA, as Renault reports. The vehicle is part of TJA’s... more
Fuel efficiency in road transport
As the Girteka Group reports, road transport currently generates 755 Mt CO₂, and the EU aims to cut heavy-truck emissions by 15% by 2025. While battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell trucks are potential solutions, infrastructure and cost barriers slow their adoption, reports... more
Nars 2025 – Rail industry gathering
The North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) will host its annual meeting in Chicago from 7–9 May, providing a networking platform for rail shipping professionals. The event will feature industry leaders discussing several rail topics, as the association reports. The... more
Fleet by AgriVitech joins Akanea
Akanea, part of the Isagri Group, is expanding its transport management system (TMS) offering with the integration of ‘Fleet’ by AgriVitech, a mobile solution designed to optimise delivery management. Fleet by AgriVitech, now integrated into Akanea’s ‘All Roads TMS’,... more
AI-powered routing for hauliers
Mandata has reported that it has partnered with AI route optimisation specialist ‘Optimize’ to enhance efficiency in transport and logistics. The integration will incorporate Optimize’s AI-powered algorithms into Mandata’s transport management system (TMS) solutions,... more
Electric cooling for Logista fleet
Logista has reported that it has introduced its first refrigerated trailer – a Thermo King AxlePower system. This self-charging electric cooling technology, integrated with BPW’s ePower axle and a battery pack, aims to reduce emissions and enhance fleet efficiency. The... more
New Swiss freight rules
From 1 May new rules will apply to the licencing of road transport companies in Switzerland. The government has revised the existing ordinance to bring it in line with recent legislative changes aimed at tightening regulations for freight transport using vehicles over 2.5 t in... more