Pall-Ex accelerates innovation 
The UK pallet distribution network is partnering with The Algorithm People, a transport optimisation specialist that delivers a suite of products and services called Optimize, designed to provide optimisation, decarbonisation and innovation to fleet operators, using powerful... plus
Kick off for Inland Rail construction in Victoria
The Australian Inland Rail project has taken an important step forward with the beginning of major construction works in the state of Victoria. Building works are currently also underway in Queensland. Connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales... plus
Transport network grows
The general cargo cooperation VTL Vernetzte-Transport-Logistik in Germany recently gained three new partners. Hofmann Internationale Spedition is returning to the cargo family after eight years and thus strengthening the network in the greater Biebesheim am Rhein area.... plus
More trains to and from Sweden
Swiss intermodal specialist Hupac is expanding its Scandinavian portfolio. From 6 February 2023, the Hupac train will offer four round trips per week on the route between Cologne Eifeltor (Germany) and Malmö (Sweden). Semi-trailers with a corner height of 4 m (P400) as well... plus
Expanding fleet and business
Thermologistic is investing in its vehicle fleet. The Frankfurt (Germany)-based global logistics company is acquiring 19 Euro 6 tractor units and two special trailers for the price of EUR 2.2 million. At the same time, the company is creating five additional jobs by hiring... plus
Modal shift saves 172 t of CO2
XPO and Schneider Electric have deployed a new multimodal freight solution between France and UK. XPO’s road fleet transports containers from Mions to the rail terminal in Vénissieux; from there, the containers travel by train through the Eurotunnel or are unloaded at Dourges,... plus
Volta Zero to start series production in Q2/2023
Volta Trucks has had a strong start in 2023 by confirming customer production orders for the first 300 manufacturing slots of its full-electric Volta Zero, with an associated revenue of more than EUR 85 million. Series production Volta Zeros are due to start rolling off the line... plus
Spanish carrier receives first two Euro 6000
Transfesa Logistics has started operating UIC gauge trains after the company received the first two of a total of five Euro 6000 locomotives from Stadler Rail. Just a few weeks ago, one of the new UIC gauge locomotives began to pull the first Transfesa Logistics train with... plus
For greener supply chain in Thailand
The Thai grocery retailer Big C and DHL are planning to deploy electric trucks, initially for product distribution in Thailand, from the Big C Wangnoi Distribution Centre to Big C branches in Bangkok. Big C is also considering using other types of electric vehicles to deliver... plus
Hypertrucks for North American network
DSV has placed an initial order for ten Hypertruck units from manufacturer Hyliion. In order to reduce its carbon footprint and offer lower-emission solutions to meet customer demand, DSV is planning to implement the electrified powertrain technology along its Pan-American... plus