USA: freight corridors for zero-emission vehicles 
The US government has published a national strategy showing how the deployment of zero-emission infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles can be accelerated to decarbonise the freight sector. The road map’s key objective is to build new electric vehicle freight corridors... more
PKM picks national sales manager
Polar King Mobile (PKM), a North American provider of refrigerated and freezer trailers, has appointed Danny Gaviria as a national sales manager. His previous position was sales and marketing manager at Air-Tow Trailers, where he ran a network of more than 60 dealers.... more
Caught at the border smuggling birds
21 parrots and a keel-billed toucan were discovered in a vehicle at the US-Mexican border. The smuggling attempt was stopped by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Saturday morning. The birds were concealed in boxes and cages in the vehicle’s cargo area. The driver had... more
Ambitions for European freight business
Uber’s European freight business unit has exceeded EUR 200 million and is now setting a course for EUR 2 billion by 2028. Worldwide, the company has now surpassed USD 18 billion in freight. The European logistics market, which is expected to reach EUR 1.17 trillion by 2029, is... more
TCA picks facilitator
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the only trade association that focuses exclusively on the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry, has hired Steve Phillips as a facilitator for the TCA profitability programme. He brings over thirty years of experience in... more
Fun and games in Mexico City
Mexico City will host Maersk’s newest partnership in the local supply chain and logistics market. The company is working with Bandai Namco, a toy and game manufacturer, to support its distribution operations. Strategically located in the northern part of the city, the... more
NY invests in railfreight and port infrastructure
The USD 111.1 million will fund nearly 40 projects to modernise freight lines, freight yards and port facilities to enhance the safety and resiliency of cargo corridors in New York state. It will also help advance New York's climate goals, as railfreight has proven to be one of... more
Eight EMDs for the Centro-Atlantica Railway
The Brazilian logistician and port, railway, and terminal operator VLI is acquiring eight locomotives from Progress Rail. The units (model EMD SD70ACe-BB) will transport cargo in the Southeast corridor of the Centro-Atlantica Railway which serves producing regions from states... more
Volvo raises market share for e-HGVs to 47.2%
The commercial vehicle manufacturer sold 145,395 trucks worldwide in 2023 - more than ever before. The largest sales markets were the USA, Brazil, and the UK. Electric trucks are on the upswing, with Volvo delivering 1,977 e-vehicles worldwide last year, an increase of 256%... more
Digital transformation in maritime trade
Kale Info Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based community platforms for the logistics industry, has joined the American Association of Port Authorities (Aapa) to drive digital transformation in maritime trade. The partnership aims to optimise operations, address... more