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... mehr
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... mehr
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... mehr
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,... mehr
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... mehr
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... mehr
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... mehr
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... mehr
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... mehr
Raben growing in the Netherlands
The transport company Raben is enhancing its local road network in the Netherlands by acquiring 100% of the shares of the Dutch company DGO Express. With this takeover Raben has enhanced its local road network in the Netherlands and increased its fleet by 80 DGO vehicles. DGO... mehr