Heavy-duty H2 combustion engine ready soon? 
The engineering company Mahle Powertrain has begun testing and calibration work on heavy-duty hydrogen combustion powertrains at its site in Northampton (UK). The trial is conducted as a part of the UK-government supported project Cavendish. The programme aims to quickly... more
Multiple truck deliveries simultaneously
The US platform Billor supports truck drivers to achieve truck ownership. It combines fintech, technology and logistics, simplifies the complexities of logistics and finance and also manages all operational and financial needs. Now Billor has extended its network and has... more
Delhivery operates India’s first road train
A road train developed by manufacturer Volvo Trucks was flagged off by Nitin Gadkari, India’s minister of road transport and highways, recently. The vehicle combination will enhance efficiency and capacity in Indian long-haul logistics. The Volvo FM 420 4X2 road train offers... more
New wind in Saudi automotive sector
The German transport group Mosolf, the Saudi shipping line Bahri and the Saudi investment company Tasaru have joined forces to form a new JV. Together they’ll create an all-round package for vehicle manufacturers and importers of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and... more
Infrastructure measures bolster safety and efficiency
Norfolk Southern Railways completed infrastructure improvements worth USD 1 billion in 2024 in its US network. The projects were completed throughout the class I railway’s 22-state network and are designed to deliver safe and resilient services. The railway’s engineering team... more
Italian intermodal operator extends smart fleet
This year Mercitalia Intermodal, which is part of FS Italiane group, will further invest in the technology transformation of another 180 wagons. Around 200 wagons, mainly of the T3000 type, have already been upgraded and equipped by the Austrian technology firm PJM in the... more
150 Actros for refrigerated deliveries
The German refrigerated transport specialist Tevex Logistics received a batch of 14 Actros L trucks at Daimler’s site in Wörth (Germany) recently. The handover is the first step in a comprehensive renewal of the company’s fleet. The order totals 150 Actros L vehicles,... more
Truck manufacturer and energy supplier team up
Daf Trucks and Total Energies have signed an mou to develop zero-emission mobility solutions for road transport. The partnership focuses on three initiatives. First, they firms will investigate opportunities for Daf customers to make use of the Total Energies charging network... more
Rail transports Swiss steel to Italy
DB Cargo Switzerland has launched a new service. The rail enterprise recently started transporting steel from Steeltec in Emmenbrücke, Lucerne (Switzerland), to northern Italy. The logistics project was developed in cooperation with DB Cargo’s full-load solutions unit (FLS) and... more
China pushes rail services to Central Asia
Chongqing has launched its first direct railfreight service to Afghanistan. The first train is now on route, carrying 55 containers of communication equipment. After its departure last Monday, it will arrive in Hairatan (Afghanistan) next week, after a 12-15-day journey. The... more