AI at the wheel 
Routing by algorithm. The two corporations Unikie and Deutsche Telekom are joining forces in the field of AI and network technology. Their aim is to advance automated driving in enclosed industrial and logistics sites. more
UK approves infrastructure upgrade 
The UK government has given more than 50 rail and road projects the green light. Funded with GBP 92.8 billion of the spending review settlement, the measures include five major rail projects and five strategic road upgrades in England. These improvements aim to support 42,000... more
Bilbao further digitalising port rail planning
The port of Bilbao has launched a telematic service within its 'e-puertobilbao' platform, to streamline rail operations and enhance coordination among stakeholders. The tool provides acess to daily and weekly planning and real-time tracking of all steps of the train inside... more
RCG expanding intermodal network
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its international 'TransFer' network with new direct connections and increased round trips. A new route links Sopron (Hungary) and Arad (Romania), enabling 24-hour conventional wagonload transport with added logistics services. In... more
Fiap demands Alpine corridor measures
Landslides, traffic quotas and unilateral transit restrictions are currently paralysing key Alpine routes in northwestern Italy. According to the Italian road transport association Fiap the situation can no longer be labelled a series of isolated challenges but a systemic... more
US report shows surging non-fuel costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (Atri) has released its 2025 report on operational trucking costs and performance. The findings show that while overall per-mile costs declined slightly in 2024, to USD 2.26 due to lower fuel prices, non-fuel costs hit a record... more
VEV streamlines charger fault response
The e-fleet provider VEV from the UK has partnered with Techniche to automate maintenance management in its network of EV charging stations. 'Techniche EV', integrated with the 'VEV-IQ' platform, aims to enable real-time fault detection and faster repair allocation, thus... more
BMV rolls out parking data service
Germany has launched the pilot phase of its truck-parking information service (Sid), providing real-time occupancy data for lorry-parking areas along motorways. The system, developed by BMV, the federal ministry for digital and transport matters, the federal office for... more
Third truck cartel lawsuit filed
In Germany, Truck ReClaim, a BGL partner, has filed a collective lawsuit against a truck cartel. Claims have been submitted on behalf of around 1,000 companies in nearly 15,000 vehicle-procurement cases. The Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr, Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL,... more
Autonomous rail yard debuts in China
China has launched its first container terminal with autonomous driving capabilities at Suxi station in Yiwu. The new facility enables mixed-mode operations using remote-controlled cranes, automated storage and intelligent transporters as the the Hangzhou Railway... more