Chief policy advisor of the International Road-Rail Combined Transport Association (UIRR) speaks exclusively to Trans.iNFO.

Rail could compete with road in terms of both price and time, says UIRR chief political adviser

Divisions need to be made between US and European digital freight markets, says a person familiar with the matter.

Insider claims turbulence in US digital freight forwarding unlikely to be repeated in Europe

JUNA Technologies CEO Matteo Oberto claims new joint venture will offer small haulage firms a risk-free means of beginning their journey towards zero-emission transportation.

CEO of new Scania & sennder JV outlines plans to accelerate electrification of small fleets

Myra McPartlin reveals how SNAP is expanding its network and enhancing lorry park security

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

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

The transportation business is the backbone of global trade, ensuring that commodities and products arrive at their destinations in an efficient and dependable manner. Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are at the centre of this massive network of logistics and supply chain management.

Revolutionising Transport: Recent Research Unveils The Booming Growth Of The HGV Training Industry

The long-standing problem of optimising truck capacity is one many digital logistics players are vying to address, each one of which have their own take on how to best approach the challenge. Among them is ChainCargo, an innovative Dutch digital logistics solution provider which has been growing at a fast pace since its foundation in September 2018.

Unlocking Efficiency: ChainCargo’s Journey of Connecting Carriers and Shippers

Savings is profit. That is the claim you will hear at every logistics and road transport conference. According to the producer of loading space optimization software, users of their simulator save between 30 and 120 minutes of daily work every day. Meanwhile, the Wrocław-based company has released a new, still beta, version of its loading planner Goodloading.com for free testing.

Loading optimization using AI

The story of the leading Bulgarian transport and logistics company TRANSPRESS began 30 years ago as a family-owned business with just a few vehicles. The first transport assignment was to carry out daily deliveries of European newspapers and magazines to Bulgaria. The goal was to beat the time of air deliveries, which were not fast enough at that time. Despite all the challenges, TRANSPRESS team succeeded.

TRANSPRESS – 30 years on the road to success

Santander is the most highly-rated port among members of Spain's Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers, while the use of sea freight in the sector is also up. 

New data shows transport mode preferences of vehicle manufacturers in Spain

The 8th edition of the International Conftrasporto Conference brought together industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders in Rome earlier this week. Among other things, those gathered at the event shared concerns about infrastructure in Italy being squeezed amid projected growth in freight volumes.

Politicians and logisticians in Italy discuss infrastructure concerns at Conftrasporto conference

DP World and Rosatom forge Joint Venture for Northern Sea Route container shipping

Polish road transport companies counting on a strong rebound in the TSL market in 2024 may be disappointed. It will be better than this year, but without fireworks, according to experts who participated in the debate organised by trans.iNFO during the TransLogistica Poland conference.

Polish hauliers share fears for year ahead during TransLogistica Poland debate

Following the release of its 2024 Ocean Freight Shipping Outlook report, Oslo-based Xeneta, an ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform, has branded the current sea freight market as “unsustainable".

Freight analytics platform Xeneta says current sea freight market is “unsustainable”

Kuehne+Nagel and Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into “a strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvements and sustainability efforts within the air logistics industry".

Kuehne+Nagel and Singapore Airport Terminal Services sign MoU on air freight

An end to the long-running saga of the Agmaz truck drivers strike in Gräfenhausen was only made possible by companies that “agreed to help with a donation for humanitarian reasons.” That's according to Torsten Safarik, President of Germany's Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), who spoke during an online conference on Monday.

German federal authority reveals how Agmaz drivers strike came to an end

DHL Global Forwarding has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in Danzas AEI Emirates from Investment Trading Group. Danzas AEI Emirates, a logistics and transport services specialist for Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Danzas AEI Emirates to be fully integrated into DHL Global Forwarding network

A 585 metre-long DB Cargo UK freight train recently became the longest train to transit Sunderland Port in its three-century history. The arrival of the 36-wagon train has coincided with a rail freight upturn at the northern port. 

Sunderland Port optimistic about rail freight future after arrival of record-long train

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has announced its acquisition of Portuguese logistics company FLS, a move it says will strengthen its position within government and defence.

Scan Global Logistics acquires Portuguese logistics company FLS

The recent years have posed significant challenges for freight forwarders, especially in the aftermath of the global pandemic, where disruptions have become more pervasive owing to several factors. Whether stemming from diminishing demand amidst economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, labour shortages, climate variations, port disturbances, or other influencing variables, freight forwarders are compelled to proactively navigate these complexities to survive and thrive in their business endeavours.

Sailing Smoothly: Confronting and Conquering Freight Forwarding Challenges in 2024

Omnic is an international company focused on providing cutting-edge business solutions. Omnic's main activity is the production and implementation of smart locker systems, also known as Parcel lockers. These innovative devices are not just containers, but entire intelligent systems designed to optimize delivery processes and provide a high level of convenience for businesses and end users.

Next-Gen Package Handling: The Impact of Omnic’s Smart Locker Systems

DSV has announced that its Group CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen will step down after 16 years in charge of the DSV Group. The current Group COO, Jens H. Lund, will now take on the role.

DSV Group CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen to step down after 16 years at the helm