Two things are necessary to effectively solve the driver shortage; firstly, applicants must be subsidised to attend a truck driving course, and secondly, when it comes to third-country drivers, the entire selection, driver and CPC training process must be moved abroad, so that drivers come to Hungary only when they have all the necessary qualifications, Zsolt Barna, president and CEO of Waberer's, has told trans.iNFO.

Subsidised training and outsourced exams in 3rd countries; Waberer’s driver shortage solution

On Thursday, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, will formally name Maersk’s new feeder vessel, said to be the world’s <a href="https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2023/06/06/ursula-von-der-leyen-to-be-godmother-of-landmark-green-methanol-powered-vessel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">first ever container vessel sailing on green methanol</a>. This is following the adoption of the FuelEU maritime law on July 25 of this year, and upgrade of the International Maritime Organisation’s climate goals on July 7<strong>.</strong>

Forto’s Achim Jüchter on the role of biofuel in “race against the clock” to combat climate change

Europa Worldwide Group CEO Andrew Baxter talks customs, driver markets and shortcomings of electric trucks

How has tech impacted the attractiveness of trucking? We speak to ‘Data Driven’ author Karen Levy

Following the unscheduled closure of Switzerland's Gotthard Tunnel, which is undergoing maintenance after a crack was found on the ceiling, rail freight operator ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has announced a service that it claims provides an alternative to Gothard. 

ÖBB moves to offer freight alternative following Gotthard Tunnel closure

Alcott Global has announced the winners of its second edition of the Leaders in Supply Chain Gala Awards. The event spans over 5 months from the nominations until the virtual awards ceremony itself, and brings together supply chain executives from all over the world.

Winners of 2023 Leaders in Supply Chain Awards revealed

The Port of Hamburg has published its decision to submit a voluntary public Takeover Offer by a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of MSC.

Details of MSC subsidiary’s offer for significant stake in Hamburg Port revealed

Figures released by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) have shown that in Q2 2023, total freight tonnage decreased by 4% year-on-year to 110.3 million tonnes. 

UK Government data shows 4% year-on-year fall in freight tonnage in Q2 2023

A new rail to road freight interchange with the West Coast main line has been completed. 

Road freight interchange with UK’s West Coast main line now complete

In order to help deliver a transport network that meets the aims of the EU Green Deal,  These have been selected under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)EN, the EU funding programme supporting European transport infrastructure.

EU to invest €352m in 26 green transport infrastructure projects

Last Mile Brief 22/09: Correos to have 2,800 “ecological vehicles” by end of 2023

Last Mile Brief 21/09: Aldi launches UK pizza delivery service

Last Mile Brief 20/09: Royal Mail extends wellbeing offer to staff

Last Mile Brief 19/09: ORLEN Paczka’s network of PUDOs and parcel lockers surpasses 10,000 mark

This solution is the new version of the popular <a href="https://www.goodloading.com/en/?utm_source=trans.info&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=q3-article" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Goodloading planner</a>. It was launched in July, but work on developing the tool continues. Goodloading 3.0 has been enhanced with new algorithms and plenty of completely new functionalities.

New software tool for carriers not only plans loading, but also accounts for the specific company needs

DFDS has announced it has entered an agreement to acquire FRS Iberia/Maroc, a ferry company operating 3 routes between Spain and Morocco.

DFDS enters into agreement to acquire FRS Iberia/Maroc

Dheeraj Bhatia has become CEO of the new Rotterdam-based Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding, in which Hapag-Lloyd AG’s infrastructure holdings will be pooled. Bhatia will also Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG from January 1st 2024. 

Dheeraj Bhatia becomes CEO of new Rotterdam-based Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding

COP28 has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as the official logistics partner at the global 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai.

Kuehne+Nagel announced as COP28 logistics partner

FT’s Patrick Mcghee offers thoughts on Apple’s supply chain, China and Vision Pro

Last Mile Brief 15/09: 300 Quadient lockers added to UPS France’s pickup point network

Supply chain visibility provider FourKites has announced the launch of Fin AI, a new natural language interface that helps customers “surface buried insights; identify opportunities for optimisation; and automate time-consuming tasks, such as assessing the impact of events across a shipment network".

FourKites unveils generative AI Solution for dealing with supply chain disruptions

In a world where goods and services are constantly on the move, the backbone of our economy is undoubtedly the trucking industry. Truck drivers are the unsung heroes who ensure that products reach their destinations, businesses thrive, and our lives run smoothly. However, finding and retaining skilled truck drivers has always been a challenge for transportation companies. This is where Novalife, a trailblazing truck driver recruitment agency, steps in to transform the industry.

Novalife maneuvering its mission to eradicate the trucker shortage in Europe

Last Mile Brief 25/09: Romania’s FAN Courier invests €19m in 2,000 ARKA parcel lockers

Following the UK Government's publication of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) yesterday, the British International Freight Association have reacted by saying the changes will mean a very hectic start to the new year for its members.

BIFA expresses concern over several aspects of UK’s new Border Operating Model