Transport and Logistics Network
Since the first TIR hub was launched in China in May 2024, several more have rapidly followed, bringing the total to six.
Two new IRU-accredited TIR logistics hubs have opened in the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Linyi.
The Chengdu TIR Logistics Hub is…
The Italian road freight sector called for a national strike throughout the second half of March. Sometimes, these strikes could be an opportunity for other modalities, such as rail freight, which could pick up some of the volumes affected by the initi…
The number of vehicles on German roads continued to grow in 2024. As of January 1, 2025, the total number of motor vehicles in Germany reached an all-time high of around 61.1 million. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) also provides current da…
Efficient paperwork management is essential for haulage professionals who juggle countless documents, schedules, and regulations. In the logistics sector, ensuring that records are accessible and easily shareable can significantly boost productivity. B…
From Hutchinson to MSCFelixstowe sale: unravelling the implications for rail freight
Hutchison, the operators of Felixstowe, are in sale talks. They could divest themselves of a portfolio of properties around the globe, including the Port of…
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Institutions in Switzerland are pushing for various policies aimed at increasing the share of rail freight, especially when it comes to Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) and single wagonload (SWL). However, there are many Swiss voices who think that the…
The proposed site was on land next to Burbage Common.
The Secretary of State has decided to refuse development consent for the proposed Hinckley National Rail Freight interchange.
The application was for a 662-acre hub on land ea…
| Road Transport | GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull AG sign strategic partnership
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GT Trailers, a major producer of high-volume sets a…
With less than 10 years until the phase-out of new non-zero emission vans and trucks, the Commercial Vehicle Show 2025 will give operators facing a decade of difficult decarbonisation decisions access to the vehicles and expertise, essential to ensurin…
Freight is key to India’s growth, and crucial for trade, supply chains and jobs. As India aims for a $30 tn economy by 2047, modernising freight can cut costs, boost SMEs and drive expansion. But India’s primary mode of transport[1] – road freight[2] -…