Up to 42% less emissions by 2030 
Science Based Target Initiative has confirmed DHL Group’s climate targets. The group is committed to reducing absolute direct emissions from the use of fuels and indirect emissions from purchased energy - known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions - by 42% by 2030. Absolute... more
UK haulier rejuvenates fleet
D Hughes Demolition in UK has added a new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 rigid to its diverse fleet. It will replace an older vehicle that has been in operation for nearly ten years. The FMX is powered by a 420 hp Euro-6 engine, capable of producing 2,100 Nm of torque. Expected to be in... more
Making railfreight more transparent and efficient
Austria’s Innofreight is digitising its entire fleet. The rail logistics provider, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is using state-of-the-art technology to make railfreight safer on Europe’s rail networks. The rolling stock is being digitised by the Swiss... more
Tool to calculate truck emissions
The EU requires climate-friendly trailers. Therefore, in addition to towing vehicles, it will set fleet thresholds for trailers for the first time, starting in 2024. Trailer manufacturers who fail to comply with the EU's fleet consumption targets can expect fines. One- to... more
Using flexitanks to transport liquid cargo
Russian intermodal transport operator Fesco has expanded its portfolio by adding a new service for the transport of bulk liquids in containers using sealed flexitank liners. With the Fesco Flexi offer, goods can be dispatched via the group’s rail, sea, and intermodal... more
Sales partnership in Saudi Arabia
Electromin und Quantron are partnering in the e-mobility business. Electromin will sell Quantron’s products in Saudi Arabia in future. With its subsidiary Petromin, Electromin runs a network of more than 700 service stations and a large truck and bus leasing company in the... more
Taking over the 19th short line railroad
USA-based R. J. Corman Railroad Company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a 70 km railroad branch and lease a 32 km branch from Norfolk Southern, adding its 19th railroad to its operational portfolio. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary... more
Driver shortage to triple by 2026
Professional driver shortages in Europe are spiralling out of control, fuelled by increased transport demand and an ageing driver population, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) concluded in its latest report. The growing chasm between retiring and new drivers is... more
Freight service to receive an electronic upgrade
The South African state-owned transport company Transnet is digitising its freight services with Huawei's “all-optical backbone network for railways”. Reyling on next-generation intelligent and simplified Optix OSN 9800 series products, the chosen system promises high... more
160 new partner locations in one go
The mobility service provider UTA Edenred has gained two new cooperation partners. Through the partnership with Conti Trade Austria, a subsidiary of Continental, and Point S, UTA Edenred is expanding its Austrian tyre partner network with 160 new workshops offering tyre services... more