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WEBWebsite for transport and logistics | trans.info. Schmitz Cargobull’s Norbert Flacke and Dennis Hövelmann talk cold chain transport tech. DP World launches second weekly rail service between London Gateway and Southampton. Germany to introduce stricter rules for winter tyres from 1 October. Deutsche Bahn faces union opposition in DB Schenker ...
TEG Index: UK transport prices rise steadily in September
WEB22 hours ago · Transport prices continued their upward trend in September, with the TEG Road Transport Index rising by 1.26% to 128.3, reflecting steady growth in both the haulage and courier sectors. September 2024 saw a steady increase in transport prices across both haulage and courier services, according to the latest TEG Road Transport Index data.
Tensions and freight surge as US dockworkers threaten strike
WEB3 days ago · Original article, 30 September 2024. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing around 25,000 dockworkers, plans to walk off the job unless port operators agree to wage increases and limits on automation.These ports handle nearly half of US container imports, including essential goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and clothing.
Renault Trucks tests new delivery system on electric trucks
WEB2 days ago · Renault Trucks has introduced a new automated delivery system to improve urban logistics. The system, Deliver-Assist, is currently being tested by logistics company Jacky Perrenot and supermarket chain Intermarché. The Deliver-Assist system is integrated into a 26-tonne fully electric Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and ...
Large orders and new partnerships after the IAA 2024 | trans.info
WEBSep 26, 2024 · The newly ordered models are Scania vehicles designed for regional transport. They can carry up to 46 tonnes and have a range of up to 500 kilometres on a single charge. The IAA Transportation 2024 brought together almost 1,700 exhibitors from 41 countries. This led to numerous orders placed with truck manufacturers.
€2.5bn allocated to modernise European transport infrastructure
WEBSep 25, 2024 · The allocated €2.5 billion will fund projects aimed at expanding and modernising the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The projects selected for funding by the EU will focus on making transport across the TEN-T more sustainable, smart, interoperable, and resilient. According to a statement …
Chinese truck makers eye European market with bold ambitions
WEBSep 27, 2024 · At this year’s IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Chinese truck manufacturers made a strong impression. Their wide range of vehicles, including electric and hydrogen-powered trucks, demonstrated their intent to challenge established European giants such as Daimler, Scania, and DAF. We took a closer look at some of the Chinese models on display.
Global forwarding on the verge of a strong rebound | trans.info
WEBBy the end of this period, in 2028, the global market is expected to be worth EUR 226.7 billion. The air forwarding segment is expected to see particularly strong development, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. Sea freight forwarding is projected to grow at a rate of 3% annually. The Asia-Pacific market is expected to grow at an ...
Shippers keen to sign long-term air freight deals with forwarders
WEBAug 29, 2024 · For instance, over six-month contracts signed by shippers with freight forwarders increased from 41% in Q3 2023 to 54% in Q2 2024. The longer-term contracts signed before January are likely a reflection of the anticipated calmer market. However, the increased interest in longer term contracts after early January is …
New report finds global logistics market outperformed 2023 …
WEBJun 3, 2024 · The report, produced by Transport Intelligence (TI) analysts, contains updated figures that indicate the global contract logistics market was worth EUR 283.98 billion in 2023, marking a real increase of 3.5%—an improvement over the previous year’s 3% growth. Interestingly, the market value in 2023 was 12% higher than pre-pandemic levels ...