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Intermodal / Road

Dec 21, 2022 at 1:49 PM

Gebrüder Weiss acquires Rentschler Freight Forwarding in Altensteig

The international transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has acquired Rentschler Transport + Logistik, based in Altensteig, Northern Black Forest, effective January 1, 2023. With […]
Dec 15, 2022 at 12:48 PM

Rhenus Acquires Steel Specialist Robert Schmitz Spedition

The globally operating logistics service provider Rhenus is deepening its service portfolio for customers in the steel industry, trade, and processing: With the acquisition of Robert […]
Dec 15, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Dachser Orders 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul

The logistics service provider Dachser plans to add 50 units of the long-distance truck Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul, presented at this year’s IAA Transportation, to its European […]
Dec 12, 2022 at 5:25 PM

SYSLOG plus: The Teaching and Learning Platform for Combined Transport

Against the backdrop of the previously poorly conveyed knowledge about Combined Transport in logistics education, the increasing demand for digital tools for teaching, and the political […]
Dec 7, 2022 at 6:19 PM

HyLane hands over hydrogen truck to mitea in Stuttgart

The “XCIENT Fuel Cell” from manufacturer Hyundai marks the beginning of the initially 44-truck hylane fleet. The handover of the vehicle to the medium-sized customer mitea […]
Dec 4, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Swiss Post Acquires H. Bucher Transporte Alpnach

As of December 1, 2022, Swiss Post has acquired the company H. Bucher Internationale Transporte AG from Alpnach (OW). With this acquisition, Swiss Post can strengthen […]
Dec 1, 2022 at 2:15 PM

BGL Advances Trusted Carrier for the Chemical Industry

The Trusted Carrier of the Federal Association of Freight Transport, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) e.V. is being further professionalized with the market launch of digital solutions […]
Nov 30, 2022 at 3:22 PM

Transgourmet Orders 109 New CNG Vehicles from IVECO

Transgourmet Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG, a specialist in reliable nationwide supply with a high-quality full range for large consumers in gastronomy and community catering, is […]
Nov 30, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Designwerk and Kässbohrer Launch Electric Car Transporter

Designwerk Technologies AG, in close cooperation with Kässbohrer Transport Technik GmbH, will deliver its new car transporter for the international market starting next year. It is […]
Nov 22, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Freight Transport in Switzerland 2021 Increases by Four Percent

In 2021, transport services in freight transport increased by 2.7% on the road and by 6.2% on the rail, resulting in an overall transport growth of […]
Nov 22, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Container platform driveMybox expands into the Netherlands

driveMybox, the digital booking platform for truck container transport, is conquering the European logistics market. With its entry into the Netherlands, the start-up is creating new […]
Nov 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Schmitz Cargobull Delivers Hydrogen-Powered Trucks to Hylane

Schmitz Cargobull has delivered the first climate-neutral vehicle combination consisting of a M.KO box body and hydrogen-powered truck to its customer hylane. The body, manufactured at […]
Nov 16, 2022 at 5:33 PM

New Profession “Transport and Distribution Logistics” at Austrian Post

Three years ago, the new apprenticeship in Transport and Distribution Logistics was launched at Austrian Post. This marked the first time in Austria that an apprenticeship […]
Nov 16, 2022 at 12:32 PM

DHL Freight Opens Freight Terminal in Villingen-Schwenningen

DHL Freight opens a new freight terminal in Villingen-Schwenningen in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, thereby enhancing its general cargo network. The company is responding to the […]
Nov 9, 2022 at 2:53 PM

QUANTRON and Electromin Partner in Saudi Arabia

Electromin and QUANTRON expand their business through a long-term strategic distribution partnership in Saudi Arabia. Electromin has entered into a strategic partnership with Quantron AG, a […]
Nov 8, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Dachser Equips Swap Bodies with Smart Tracking Devices

Dachser has equipped 8,500 swap bodies, which transport goods over long distances between European branches, with innovative Smart Tracking Devices since the beginning of the year. […]
Nov 1, 2022 at 7:55 PM

The SGKV Sees Much Potential in Combined Transport

The Study Society for Combined Transport e.V. (SGKV) has been active for years as a non-profit association to bring together relevant stakeholders in intermodal freight transport. […]
Oct 25, 2022 at 8:07 PM

DB Schenker relies on eTrailer from Trailer Dynamics

DB Schenker is advancing the green transformation in land transport and is consistently focusing on sustainable innovations. This week, the logistics service provider signed a cooperation […]
Oct 25, 2022 at 3:43 PM

HEINLOTH Celebrates 30 Years at the Roth Location near Nuremberg

Reason to celebrate in Middle Franconia: The logisticsspecialist HEINLOTH – the logistic experts celebrated its 30–anniversary on October 24, 2022 at the Roth location . The […]
Oct 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM

No Withdrawal of Hyundai from the Hydrogen Project Switzerland

In some specialized media, the end of the Hydrogen Project Switzerland was announced. This was justified by Hyundai’s withdrawal. Hyundai Switzerland CEO Beat Hirschi reportedly confirmed […]
Oct 21, 2022 at 5:45 PM

BVL and GS1 Germany Launch “Cloud4Log” for Digital Delivery Notes

The Federal Association of Logistics (BVL) and GS1 Germany are launching the Cloud4Log platform. The kick-off took place at the German Logistics Congress in Berlin. This […]
Oct 21, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Ralf Heersma-Plattner appointed Managing Director at Grieshaber

Ralf Heersma-Plattner (51) was appointed as the new Managing Director of Transport and Freight Forwarding at Grieshaber Logistik GmbH effective September 1, 2022. This move continues […]
Oct 20, 2022 at 12:42 PM

ASTAG rejects nationwide binding wage guidelines

The Swiss Commercial Vehicle Association ASTAG does not want nationwide binding wage guidelines from the federal government. Even today, wages in the Swiss road transport industry […]
Oct 19, 2022 at 4:28 PM

TALKE Expands Fleet with CNG Vehicles from Scania

TALKE, one of the world’s leading providers of logistics solutions for the chemical industry, has incorporated CNG tractors into its vehicle fleet in Germany. This strengthens […]
Oct 17, 2022 at 5:41 PM

trans-o-flex awarded as price winner for the third time

The magazine Focus Money ranks the express service trans-o-flex among the logistics service providers with the best price-performance ratio in Germany. With the current study “Price […]
Oct 14, 2022 at 7:13 PM

WP Spedition acquires parts of the Hänsel und Gretel logistics company

The Zwickau logistics service provider WP Holding has taken over parts of the Hänsel und Gretel GmbH from Reichenbach in the Vogtland region, effective October 1, […]
Sep 26, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Associations BGL and bdo Call for Reform of Professional Driver Training

There is a severe shortage of driving personnel in the road freight and bus sectors. As a result, customer inquiries in road freight and passenger transport […]
Sep 22, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Autolink opens first terminal in Germany in Rostock

On September 22, 2022, the first Autolink vehicle terminal in Germany was opened at the Rostock Overseas Port. In October 2020, Autolink Germany GmbH and ROSTOCK […]
Sep 15, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Hapag-Lloyd acquires 49 percent of the Spinelli Group from Italy

The shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is taking advantage of the ongoing boom in the shipping business and is acquiring a 49 percent stake in the Italian intermodal […]
Sep 15, 2022 at 3:57 PM

Three E-Tractors from Nikola Start Test Operations in Hamburg Port

At the launch of the first three Nikola Tre, Michael Westhagemann, Senator for Economic Affairs and Innovation in Hamburg, Jens Meier, Chairman of the Management Board […]
Sep 14, 2022 at 3:35 PM

Volvo, IKEA and Raben with Emission-Free Heavy-Duty Transport

As the world’s first truck manufacturer, Volvo Trucks is now starting series production of heavy electric trucks with 44 tons*, suitable for long-distance transport. At the […]
Sep 14, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Dachser Tests Electric Mobility at Three Locations

Dachser will develop its branches in Freiburg, Hamburg, and Malsch near Karlsruhe into ‘E-Mobility Locations’ and will focus on researching and testing climate-friendly technologies and processes […]
Sep 7, 2022 at 6:52 PM

Hupac Opens Transshipment Terminal in Brwinów near Warsaw

The Swiss combined transport operator Hupac opens a new transshipment terminal in Brwinów near Warsaw. The facility supports sustainable goods exchange in Central and Eastern Europe […]
Sep 7, 2022 at 6:24 PM

trans-o-flex inaugurates location in Wildenfels/Saxony

The express service provider trans-o-flex inaugurated its new location in Wildenfels, Saxony, near Zwickau yesterday. Up to 150 people will work at the logistics center of […]
Sep 7, 2022 at 6:04 PM

UTA Edenred partners with TRAVIS Road Services across Europe

UTA Edenred, one of the leading mobility service providers in Europe and part of the Edenred Group, is expanding its Europe-wide acceptance network for vehicle service […]
Sep 6, 2022 at 3:26 PM

EURODIS Extends Contract of Managing Director Jens Reibold

The advisory board of EURODIS, the network for joint international transport of packages and pallets in 36 European countries, has prematurely extended the contract with Managing […]