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Intermodal / Road

May 24, 2024 at 7:07 AM

Prepare for Toll Introduction for Vehicles Over 3.5 Tons Starting in July

The German Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) reminds: From July 1, 2024, vehicles with a technically permissible total weight (tzGm) of more than 3.5 […]
May 16, 2024 at 4:19 PM

ASTAG advocates for modernization of national roads

The Swiss commercial vehicle association ASTAG has clearly advocated for the modernization of national roads at today’s delegates’ meeting. The expansion step 2023, which will be […]
May 14, 2024 at 2:27 PM

DB Schenker tests electric Gigaliner from Scania in Sweden

The future belongs to climate-friendly powered trucks. Therefore, DB Schenker is advancing the use of fully electric trucks and is the first company in Sweden to […]
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:49 PM

BALM with Results of Focused Inspections in March

The Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) conducted further focused inspections in March 2024 on the topics of compliance with cabotage regulations, monitoring of regular […]
Apr 23, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Alexander Allgaier Appointed COO at Mitsubishi Thermal (MTTE)

At Mitsubishi Thermal Transport Europe GmbH (MTTE), all signs point to growth. Within just four years, the Osnabrück-based service provider for transport refrigeration units has doubled […]
Apr 12, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Markus Egerer appointed Managing Director at VTL Network

The general cargo cooperation VTL Vernetzte Transport Logistik GmbH from Fulda has arranged for the succession of Managing Director Johanna Broese, who will leave the company […]
Mar 26, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Sievert Logistics hires first paraplegic driver

Sievert Logistics SE welcomes Holger Schönenberg as the first paraplegic professional driver in the team. The 48-year-old will be deployed in the area of planned transports […]
Mar 19, 2024 at 7:22 PM

DKV and ABB Collaborate on EV Charging Solutions

DKV Mobility, the leading European B2B platform for on-the-road payment solutions, is now partnering with ABB E-mobility, a leading provider of EV charging solutions for electric […]
Mar 10, 2024 at 11:24 AM

TH Köln investigates the use of AI in project transports

The transport of mobile cranes for construction projects or rotor blades for wind turbines poses challenges for companies and authorities. To ensure the accessibility of critical […]
Feb 29, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Webfleet Announces Partnership with Bosch

The fleet management provider Webfleet, part of Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, announced a partnership with Bosch today. The goal of the cooperation is to offer fleet customers […]
Feb 29, 2024 at 5:19 PM

MOSOLF and APCOA Announce Partnership for City Logistics

The MOSOLF Group, one of the leading system service providers in the automotive industry in Europe, and APCOA, Europe’s leading parking space operator, announce their strategic […]
Feb 25, 2024 at 10:25 AM

Schmitz Cargobull hands over 200 refrigerated semi-trailers to Primafrio Group

The Primafrio Group, an international logistics service provider and European market leader in temperature-controlled road transport of fruit and vegetable products, has expanded its fleet with […]
Feb 20, 2024 at 1:19 PM

Swiss ASTAG Criticizes Germany’s Pace in Rail Expansion

It is quite extraordinary when a road transport association, such as the Swiss commercial vehicle association ASTAG, criticizes the expansion of rail infrastructure, which is essential […]
Feb 18, 2024 at 11:07 AM

BGL welcomes initiative of the Italian government regarding transit

In light of the numerous anti-transit measures taken by Austria, which violate the fundamental principle of free movement of goods within the EU, the Italian government […]
Feb 15, 2024 at 3:26 PM

ASTAG Welcomes Swiss Federal Council’s Plans for LSVA

The Swiss Commercial Vehicle Association ASTAG considers the Federal Council’s proposals for the further development of the LSVA as a good basis for discussion. The consultation, […]
Feb 15, 2024 at 1:31 PM

METRO LOGISTICS manages fresh logistics for Alnatura

METRO LOGISTICS takes over the management of fresh logistics for the leading organic retailer Alnatura throughout Germany. This includes both the logistical handling of its own […]
Feb 15, 2024 at 1:11 PM

Gruber Logistics Paves the Way for Decarbonization in Heavy Transport

As one of the first companies worldwide, Gruber Logistics is paving the way for decarbonization in the heavy and oversized transport (GST) sector. This is made […]
Feb 13, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Swiss e-truck manufacturer Designwerk increases share capital

Designwerk Technologies AG has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and is reinforcing its ambitious plans for the future. The shareholders have now approved a comprehensive […]
Feb 6, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Software Developer Xplanis Launches Subsidiary in Germany

With the newly founded Xplanis Deutschland GmbH, the leading Swiss logistics software company enters the German market for Transport Management Systems (TMS). The core of the […]
Feb 4, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Raben Tests Renewable Diesel Fuel HVO100 in Hamburg

The Raben Group aims to advance the traffic transition and sees great potential in alternative fuels. Therefore, the European logistics service provider has launched a pilot […]
Jan 25, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Christa Hostettler appointed Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Transport

The Federal Council appointed Christa Hostettler as the new Director of the Federal Office of Transport (BAV) during its meeting on January 24, 2024. The 49-year-old […]
Jan 21, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Swiss WEKO Prevents Takeover of Quickmail by the Post

The surprising decision of the Competition Commission (WEKO) that Swiss Post is not allowed to take over the competitor Quickmail/Quickpac is causing a stir in Switzerland. […]
Jan 14, 2024 at 10:07 AM

Fleet Management: How Data Supports the Transition to E-Mobility

Companies with vehicle fleets worldwide, and particularly in Germany, are faced with a mammoth task: the electrification of their own fleets. Although the electricity price brake […]
Jan 14, 2024 at 9:19 AM

DKV Expands eTruck Charging Network in Cooperation with Milence

DKV Mobility, the leading European B2B platform for on-the-road payment solutions, is expanding its charging network for eTrucks with high-performance EV charging points of up to […]
Jan 9, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Bridgestone and Webfleet Launch Service Platform for Electric Vehicles

Bridgestone and Webfleet significantly ease fleet management for electric vehicle fleets: Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, the business unit of Bridgestone focused on data-driven mobility solutions, which includes […]
Jan 6, 2024 at 8:09 PM

BGL and Farmers’ Association Express Dissatisfaction with Action Week

From January 8 to 12, 2024, an action week will take place across Germany, where agriculture and the transport industry will demonstrate together. Farmers, the transport […]
Jan 6, 2024 at 5:53 PM

BIEK Shows Understanding for Farmers and the Transport Industry

The federal government must involve companies more effectively in decisions that economically burden them. The economy feels unheard and excluded by politics. This is reflected in […]
Dec 14, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Galenica and Planzer Establish Joint Venture Health Supply AG

Galenica and Planzer are establishing a joint venture. The new company, named Health Supply AG, aims to make the transportation of medications and other products to […]
Dec 11, 2023 at 7:11 PM

That Was the Year 2023 in the Logistics Industry

Since the years 2020-2022 were turbulent but also very profitable for the global economy, and especially for the logistics industry, one could almost speak of a […]
Dec 1, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Start of Toll Increase Using the Example of the Steel Forwarding Company Hergarten

An additional CO2 tax will nearly double toll fees for trucks starting December 2023. Forwarding companies must pass on the additional costs to their customers to […]
Nov 28, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Mitsubishi Introduces New Electric Refrigeration Unit TEK in Europe

Quiet and CO2-free: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH (MTTE) is launching its new electric refrigeration unit TEK in Europe. The device, which was first […]
Nov 28, 2023 at 7:46 PM

VARO Energy acquires charging infrastructure specialist elexon

elexon, the leading charging infrastructure specialist in logistics, will continue its successful course with a strong partner. The Switzerland-based and Europe-wide operating energy company VARO Energy […]
Nov 25, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Schmitz Cargobull and TIP Collaborate on Digitization

TIP Group, one of the leading providers of trailer rental, leasing, and service in Europe, and Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s largest manufacturer of semi-trailers, have signed a […]