Transporeon has announced the acquisition of Tracks, a Berlin-based start-up whose tools are designed to facilitate decarbonisation in the transport industry.

Transporeon acquires carbon visibility provider Tracks

GEODIS has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire US firm Need It Now Delivers. The logistics company says the acquisition will allow it to significantly increase its presence in the United States in the areas of contract logistics and last-mile delivery.

GEODIS to acquire Need It Now Delivers in bid to boost US offering

A new lorry parking area with space for 70 trucks has opened at Frankfurt Airport's CargoCity Sud. The facility is equipped with free Wi-fi as well as “state-of-the-art" sanitary facilities. 

New lorry parking area opens at Frankfurt airport

Official statistics released by the UK Department for Transport have revealed that 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels. The UK Government claims the figures are evidence the changes it has made have had a positive impact on the amount of tests taking place.

74% more lorry driving tests conducted in Q1 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels

Public holidays across Europe in the next fortnight mean a number of truck bans are in force on the continent. Here's a summary of what bans apply and where.

Remaining truck bans in Europe this August

The DCSA and the European Shippers' Council are to work together to accelerate the digital transformation of container shipping for the benefit of shippers.

DCSA and the European Shippers’ Council collaboration to drive adoption of DCSA standards

<a href="https://investor.maersk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/trading-update-q2-2022-and-2022-full-year-guidance-adjustment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced its financial performance</a> for Q2 2022 exceeded its previous expectations. The company recorded revenue of USD 21.7bn, an underlying EBITDA of USD 10.3bn and an underlying EBIT of USD 8.9bn.

Maersk says Q2 results ahead of its previous expectations

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Private Freight Exchange allows freight forwarders and hauliers to manage their freight business in a single secure platform, allowing freight assignments to be processed more efficiently and faster.</span>

Trans.EU launches new private freight exchange for forwarders and their preferred hauliers

CEVA Logistics has announced it has new direct presence in Manama, Bahrain, which will connect commerce in Bahrain and across the Middle East. The company says its new office will offer a full range of air, ocean, ground and contract logistics services. 

CEVA Logistics announces launch of direct operations in Bahrain

Vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes will today be subject to various restrictions on two stretches of Spain's AP-7 motorway, while similar restrictions will apply on the C-32 and B-23 this Sunday. 

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