Weiss and Streck celebrate milestone 
Gebrüder Weiss and Germany’s Streck transport are celebrating 50 years of collaboration in European cargo logistics. The milestone was marked at Gebrüder Weiss’s headquarters in Lauterach, Austria. "What we are celebrating today is the first 50-year partnership in Gebrüder... mehr
Digital aids aiming to ease driver gap
Germany’s heavy transport industry is facing mounting pressure from a worsening driver shortage. According to the German chamber of industry and commerce (Dihk), more than 70,000 professional truck drivers are currently missing, while around 30,000 retire each year and only... mehr
Teesport automates weighbridge operations
PD ports has introduced automated weighbridge systems at Teesport and Hartlepool, with a capacity to handle up to 7,000 t of bulk cargo per weighbridge daily. The new technology replaces manual processes with automated traffic lights, automatic number plate... mehr
ACT notes moderate trailer rebound
Preliminary data from ACT research show that US net trailer orders rose 25% in September to 11,300 units, up from 9,100 in August but still 5% below the same month last year. The seasonally adjusted figure stands at around 10,000 units. "September’s higher net order intake... mehr
Eafo: Germany heads HDV charging rollout
The European alternative fuels observatory (Eafo) has published its first dataset on public recharging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) across the EU27. The data mark the start of monthly updates supporting EU monitoring under the Alternative fuels infrastructure... mehr
Akanea and Otre join forces
Akanea and the French road transport organisation Otre have formed a national alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of the road haulage sector. The partnership aims to simplify daily operations for carriers, enhance performance, and prepare companies for upcoming... mehr
Trump imposes new truck tariffs
The White House has announced new import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, parts, and buses under Section 232 of the 'trade expansion act' of 1962. Signed by President Donald Trump, the proclamation introduces a 25% tariff on imported trucks and parts, and a 10% tariff... mehr
South Australia aims to boost freight safety
The Barrier Highway in South Australia’s Mid North is set for a major upgrade to improve safety and freight efficiency as the Premier of Australia recently reported. Junctions at Whyte Yarcowie and Yunta will be reconstructed, widened and spray sealed to support heavy vehicles,... mehr
Galati joins Renault Trucks network
Galati centre poids lourds SA in Satigny has celebrated its 25th anniversary and a new chapter as the official Renault trucks dealer for the canton of Geneva and surrounding regions. The family-run company in the commercial vehicle sector was founded in the year 2000. With a... mehr
Electric reefer aiming to set new benchmark
Unit45 is showcasing its newest fully electric reefer container at 'Intermodal Europe 2025' in Barcelona. Designed for road, rail and sea transport, the advanced unit features the 'Star Cool 1.1' system with the capability of running on ultra-low-GWP refrigerant R1234YF,... mehr