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

Major companies snub no opportunity nowadays to stress their sustainability credentials, whether it be cutting carbon emissions via more environmentally friendly logistics solutions, recycling, or nearshoring their supply chain to ensure raw materials are sourced closer to home. However, amid the push towards net-zero, the issue of modern slavery or labour exploitation is arguably one that has been overlooked.

How can we curtail modern slavery and labour exploitation in our supply chains? We ask Professor Gary Mortimer

Despite some Windsor Framework clarity, Northern Irish hauliers are still navigating uncertainty and costly bureaucracy

Driver Require CEO reveals the wage-influencing factors that could spark the UK’s next severe HGV driver shortage

Great Britain's departure from the European Single Market soon saw the country's position as one of Germany's top trading partners take something of a denting. As it stands, the UK is Germany's 8th-highest trading partner, falling from 5th-highest since the Brexit vote. However, trade between the two nations has bounced back to extent over the last year or so, and according to the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany, there are reasons to be positive about the rebounding of trade gaining momentum.

After a post-Brexit decline, is Germany-UK trade now on an upward trajectory?

Europe wants to go intermodal, but there are warning signs the shift is being held back

During the Transport Logistic fair in Munich this summer, we met Andre Kranke, head of the corporate research & development department at Dachser, to talk about the company's project of zero-emission deliveries implemented in several European cities. The conversation also touched on the prospects for the development of zero-emission transport as whole, including hydrogen vehicles.