Higher tolls to increase costs by 12% 
The European Freight Association of International Road Hauliers (Elvis) believes that the economic problems of Germany’s transport industry will worsen in the coming months – even if business begins to pick up in the autumn as it usually does. As one of the main causes for... more
Two North American rail carriers join forces
Canadian National Railway (CN) and Norfolk Southern (NS) are launching a new domestic intermodal service, beginning on 2 October 2023. The service will link CN-served Canadian markets with Norfolk Southern-served Kansas City and Atlanta in the American Southeast. The... more
Container service for Russia's Far East
Ruscon will launch a new transport service through the Far East of Russia in partnership with RZD Logistics. The companies signed a cooperation agreement to this effect at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok this week. The companies – both are part of Russian Delo... more
Higher eco premiums for e-trucks in Germany
Save emissions and receive a climate bonus as a reward - that is the idea behind the GHG (greenhouse gas reduction) quota. The German truck insurer R+V and its subsidiary Kravag help companies and private individuals to get the money. For e-trucks, the legislator has now... more
VTG steel train en route across Europe
The steel industry is currently responsible for around 10% of global CO2 emissions. It must therefore switch to renewable fuels, if the world’s economy is to make any substantial steps towards carbon-neutral production. No other industry is capable of reducing such high amounts... more
Alternative route on the North-South corridor
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced an alternative option for freight traffic between Italy and Germany with its new Verona-Wuppertal link following the recent closures in the Gotthard Tunnel (Switzerland) and the restrictions along the Brenner route (Austria). The... more
Weekly bimodal Central Asia service launched
Maersk has introduced a new transport service. It combines ship and rail and offers an end-to-end solution for Central Asia with a particular focus on Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The new service aims to enhance the efficiency of cargo transport particularly for consumer,... more
Pallet network keeps UK hauliers on the road
Pall-Ex Group has launched a CPC (certificate of professional competence) training academy in the UK, offering the nationally recognised RTITB approved course. Training takes place either at the network’s central Leicestershire base, or remotely for groups of up to 16... more
A new van to expand Renault’s electric portfolio
In October 2023, the French manufacturer will launch a new commercial vehicle in the medium van segment in Europe: the Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic. With this new model, Renault Trucks will be offering a choice of 100% electric vehicles ranging from 650 kg to 44 t, covering all... more
Eco-friendly trains: from passengers to freight
Original: In-night delivery specialist Carousel Logistics has joined forces with Varamis Rail to develop a fully electric rail cargo route between Birmingham and Glasgow. The partnership was formed in February of this year, and now, following a successful trial, the electric... more