Large tanker order placed 
UK’s waste-water specialist Universal Tanker Group has taken delivery of the first of a total order of 38 new Volvo FMX rigid trucks that are set to join its rapidly expanding fleet during the next twelve months. The business has experienced significant growth over the past... more
Opening a rail link to save 3,000 truck journeys
In cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Bau Beton has put a new connecting train into operation at the port of Vienna Freudenau. From now on, 60,000 to 80,000 t of gravel and binder will be transported by rail via the facility each year - saving around 3,000... more
2,000th MAN truck handed-over
The Germany-based Hegelmann Group was able to take delivery of its 2,000th truck from the Munich-based commercial vehicle manufacturer at Hauser Schloss on the MAN Truck & Bus factory premises. Another 680 vehicles will follow in the next few months. Hegelmann Group is... more
Direct link between Belgium and Poland
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac is expanding its network. From tomorrow, Tuesday 8 November 2022, a new train will run between Antwerp (Belgium) and Poznan/Gadki (Poland). The shuttle will initially be operated with three round trips per week. From Antwerp, there are options... more
European road freight rates soften
The data of the latest European Road Freight Rates Benchmark Report shows prices softening towards the end of Q3/2022. Average European road freight contract rates are up to an all-time high in Q3/2022 (129.7 index points), up by 19.6 points y-o-y. Spot rates are now 12.9... more
Largest AMR deployment in Czechia
DB Schenker will be opening a highly automated fulfilment warehouse in the Prague region, Czechia, next summer. The new distribution centre will contain a highly scalable, modular goods-to-person programme combined with an extensive conveyor system and a high-performance... more
15,000 parking spaces one mouse click away
Bosch Secure Truck Parking and Travis Road Services are combining their booking platforms to create the largest offer of truck parking spaces in Europe. The alliance will provide 15,000 parking spaces at around 400 sites in 14 European countries.The truck parking spaces can be... more
Railfreight recovering in the EU
Railfreight transport volumes in the European Union saw some recovery in 2021, having previously declined year-on-year, namely by 2.2% in 2019 and by 6.1% in 2020. To prevent the spread of Covid-19, member states put in place restrictive measures that had a significant impact on... more
Lithuanian forwarder scores on sustainability
Girteka has recently been awarded an ‘EcoVadis Bronze Medal’ for its sustainable approach to business and its initiatives. The company said that this is “the next step on our journey towards becoming a responsible logistics company of the future.” EcoVadis is a large provider... more
Rail to transport 25,000 t of poultry a month
LTG Cargo Polska is set to begin providing transport services to Cedrob, one of Poland's largest poultry meat producers. The Polish carrier will provide up to 20 trains a month for round-trip transport in Poland, mainly from Gdynia and other Polish cities. LTG Cargo Polska... more