Capa recruits drivers abroad 
Mainz-based staffing specialist Capa has reported it is expanding its recruitment of qualified professional drivers to non-EU countries, such as Morocco. In response to the growing shortage of bus and lorry drivers, Capa has developed a modular recruitment and training programme... more
STL ships steel roll to China
AIO member STL Logistik has successfully completed a heavylift shipment of a steel roll from Antwerp to Shanghai. The cargo, measuring 9.9 x 1.3 x 1.4 m and weighing 35 t, was transported on a 40 ft flat rack container. STL Logistik managed the pre-carriage from origin to the... more
Intermodal growth via Łódź
LTG Cargo is expanding its intermodal railfreight network by adding two new connections, namely Kaunas–Łódź and Łódź–Duisburg. Łódź will serve as a new stop along the existing Kaunas–Duisburg corridor. “As logistics change, there is an increasing need to combine different... more
ETF rejects EU study on drivers’ rest
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has strongly criticised a recent EU-funded study proposing that drivers be allowed to take regular rest periods in vehicle cabins when parked in Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs). ETF argues that the recommendations... more
Haulier praises Durite camera systems
S&G Transport has equipped its London-bound fleet with Durite camera systems to meet the UK capital’s new ‘Progressive Safe System’ regulations (PSS) for HGVs over 12 t. The Devon-based haulier, which holds Fors ‘Silver’ status, upgraded its vehicles using Durite’s... more
Pilot corridor for zero emissions
South Tyrol has joined the EU’s initiative for ‘Clean European Transport Corridors’, aiming to transform the Brenner route into a pilot corridor for zero-emission freight transport. As part of the trans-European TEN-T network, the Brenner corridor is expected to play a... more
Deugro hosts safety forum
On April 1, 2025, Deugro Houston hosted its first annual 'Trucker Safety Forum', bringing together representatives from transport partners including Jetco Delivery, Palletized Trucking and Gulf Winds International. The round-table discussion addressed regulatory updates,... more
Ural Steel gets rail upgrade
RZD Logistics has implemented a rail-based transport solution to ensure raw material supply for Ural Steel. Limestone deliveries from the production site to the steel plant are now routed via a dedicated loop line between Novoorsk and Novotroitsk in the Orenburg region (Russia).... more
SAF-Holland reaches production milestone
SAF-Holland has reached a production milestone with its three-millionth axle manufactured at Plant 03 in Bessenbach, Germany. The site has been a hub for axle and suspension system production since 2000, particularly for the 'SAF Intra' series, used in 9-ton trailer operations.... more
Designwerk tracks energy use
The Swiss e-truck manufacturer Designwerk has released consumption data from 239 customer vehicles. While electric trucks with light cargo can achieve values as low as 90 kWh/100 km under ideal conditions, specialised applications such as sewer cleaning or snow removal can... more