Evolution series joins Simandou 
Wabtec and Rio Tinto SimFer have unveiled the first ES43ACi evolution series locomotive built for the Simandou project in Guinea, Africa’s largest mining and infrastructure development project, according to Wabtec. Assembled at Wabtec’s Marhowra plant in India, the 4,500HP... more
Siemens powers Indian rail
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first of 1,200 electric locomotives (D9–9000 HP units) at Indian Railways’ Dahod factory in Gujarat. Developed in partnership with Siemens, the locomotives are among the most powerful freight engines globally and are... more
Azur celebrates seven awards
The Azur network and its partners secured seven 'Recircle Awards 2025', underlining their efforts in sustainable tyre recycling and retreading. Azur is Germany’s ‘Allianz Zukunft Reifen’ (AZuR), an alliance for the future of tyres. Honours went to Azur partners Genan,... more
Cargoboard joins CargoNexx platform
CargoNexx, a digital logistics software provider, has entered a technology partnership with Cargoboard, a European digital freight forwarder. From late May onwards Cargoboard will be integrated into CargoNexx’s transport management platform, offering small and medium-sized... more
Maritime Transport expanding its inland network
Maritime Transport has launched two new intermodal rail services connecting DP World London Gateway to its inland terminals at Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. Operated in partnership with GB Railfreight, the services respond to rising container volumes at the port, which is... more
Man and Gartner extend partnership
Man Truck & Bus and Austrian logistics provider Gartner have signed a new framework agreement for the delivery of up to 1,200 Man TGX semitrailer tractors through to 2028. The contract continues a 50-year partnership and allows for the delivery of up to 350 trucks per... more
Transporeon maps border waits
Transporeon, part of the Trimble Group, has introduced a live map displaying near real-time truck waiting times at European borders. The new feature aims to provide vital transparency for road freight operators, helping logistics service providers manage cross-border... more
DHL Scania test completed
DHL Group and Scania have completed 100 days of tests of a new 'extended range electric vehicle' (Erev), an electric truck with a built-in fuel-powered generator for battery recharging backup. Tested on a 250 km route between Berlin and Hamburg, the Erev drove 91.9% of the time... more
Logistics meets climate goals
LKW Walter will present solutions for full truck load logistics at Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich. Under the banner 'Green transport meets digital excellence', the company wants to highlight how its 'green corridors' reduced CO₂ emissions by up to 90% by combining intermodal... more
CBP and CPKC deploy rail scanning tech at border
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has partnered with Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway (CPKC) to enhance security at the Laredo rail port of entry. Under CBP’s 'Donations Acceptance Program', CPKC has donated a high-tech vehicle and cargo inspection system (Vacis)... more