Delhivery operates India’s first road train 

A road train developed by manufacturer Volvo Trucks was flagged off by Nitin Gadkari, India’s minister of road transport and highways, recently. The vehicle combination will enhance efficiency and capacity in Indian long-haul logistics. The Volvo FM 420 4X2 road train offers... more
New wind in Saudi automotive sector 

The German transport group Mosolf, the Saudi shipping line Bahri and the Saudi investment company Tasaru have joined forces to form a new JV. Together they’ll create an all-round package for vehicle manufacturers and importers of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and... more
Infrastructure measures bolster safety and efficiency 

Norfolk Southern Railways completed infrastructure improvements worth USD 1 billion in 2024 in its US network. The projects were completed throughout the class I railway’s 22-state network and are designed to deliver safe and resilient services. The railway’s engineering team... more
Italian intermodal operator extends smart fleet 

This year Mercitalia Intermodal, which is part of FS Italiane group, will further invest in the technology transformation of another 180 wagons. Around 200 wagons, mainly of the T3000 type, have already been upgraded and equipped by the Austrian technology firm PJM in the... more
150 Actros for refrigerated deliveries 

The German refrigerated transport specialist Tevex Logistics received a batch of 14 Actros L trucks at Daimler’s site in Wörth (Germany) recently. The handover is the first step in a comprehensive renewal of the company’s fleet. The order totals 150 Actros L vehicles,... more
Truck manufacturer and energy supplier team up 

Daf Trucks and Total Energies have signed an mou to develop zero-emission mobility solutions for road transport. The partnership focuses on three initiatives. First, they firms will investigate opportunities for Daf customers to make use of the Total Energies charging network... more
Rail transports Swiss steel to Italy 

DB Cargo Switzerland has launched a new service. The rail enterprise recently started transporting steel from Steeltec in Emmenbrücke, Lucerne (Switzerland), to northern Italy. The logistics project was developed in cooperation with DB Cargo’s full-load solutions unit (FLS) and... more
China pushes rail services to Central Asia 

Chongqing has launched its first direct railfreight service to Afghanistan. The first train is now on route, carrying 55 containers of communication equipment. After its departure last Monday, it will arrive in Hairatan (Afghanistan) next week, after a 12-15-day journey. The... more
Four e-trucks replace four diesel units 

United Utilities in the UK has added four new Volvo ‘FM Electric 6x2’ tractor units into its commercial vehicle fleet. The zero-tailpipe emission trucks will be powered by electricity from CHP generators (combined heat and power), which harness gas produced through United... more
H2 stations growing worldwide 

Around 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations were in operation worldwide at the end of 2024, including 384 hydrogen refuelling stations in China, according to an evaluation by the German consulting company LBST. 45 countries now have a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in... more