Fuel-efficient trucks for the UK 
The English forwarder Boughey Distribution has signed a five-year deal for the supply of Volvo’s new generation FH model, which will be in production from April. The contract, worth around GBP 11 million (EUR 12.8 million), covers 127 vehicles over two years, with the first 25... more
More rail links to south-east Europe
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has launched a new shuttle train linking RTC Geleen in the Netherlands with Wels CT and WienCont in Austria to meet increasing demand for intermodal connections from/to south-east Europe. Initially, the train will run in two roundtrips per... more
Canada: expanding LTL segment
Mullen Group, one of Canada's largest logistics providers, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Mississauga based APPS Transport Group. The agreement envisages standard due diligence and the execution of a purchase and sale agreement, both of which have been initiated.... more
UK forwarder brings back FCL option
UK forwarder Davies Turner will reduce the rates for its Express China railfreight service by mid-March. The train is the only direct weekly fixed-day intermodal service between China and UK. Following the launch of new rail services in China, Davies Turner is also recommencing... more
Driver shortage most acute in Eurasia
Despite reduced demand due to COVID-19, there is still an alarming shortage of drivers, according to IRU’s latest report. Surveying 800 road transport companies from over 20 countries, the International Road Union found that driver shortage was most acute in Eurasia, where 20%... more
Hungarian haulier secures its future
Waberer’s International has a new shareholder. The Budapest-based forwarder has completed a long-term financing agreement with the Trevelin Holding, a real estate company that belongs to the Hungarian-American Indotek Group.The agreement, announced in November 2020, sees... more
Fourth destination in Southern Germany
European Gateway Services (EGS), a transport product of Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam, is opening a new connection between Rotterdam and Regensburg in Bavaria, thus adding a fourth destination after Munich, Nuremberg and Stuttgart (Kornwestheim) to its network in Southern... more
Full speed ahead from Hong Kong to Europe
A China Railway Express (CRE) train carrying electronic products, electrical and mechanical equipment, light textiles and other goods, was despatched from Pinghu South Station in Shenzhen and left China via the Alataw Pass. The train recently arrived in Duisburg, Germany after a... more
Rolling out LNG network in Europe
Roland and Hoyer have signed a cooperation agreement to provide quick and simple payment procedures and enable customers to use various fuel cards at all LNG/CNG fuelling stations. In future, the Hoyer.Card.Europe will be valid at Rolande’s stations as well. The companies... more
Hydrogen locomotives soon in shunting yards?
The port of Duisburg (duisport), the German Aerospace Centre and the Centre for Fuel Cell Technology are working on a preliminary study for the development and commissioning of a hydrogen shunting locomotive. It is an important milestone in the long-term avoidance of greenhouse... more