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Facing the future

Posted on Wednesday 11th, October 2017.

The digitisation of modern transport equipment has progressed rapidly since Freightliner unleashed the Inspiration Truck on the industry two-and-a-half years ago. Now, even Hollywood is getting involved. Read More...
French evolution

Posted on Wednesday 13th, September 2017.

Under new ownership and fuelled by a booming European refrigerated transport market, French OEM Chereau has reinvented itself as a high-tech brand with a strong data focus. Read More...
Change catalyst

Posted on Wednesday 6th, September 2017.

Automated driving is the latest buzz in commercial road transport. But what could the advent of autonomous vehicles mean for the container transport industry? Read More...
Growth by downsizing

Posted on Wednesday 23rd, August 2017.

In a timely response to the global urbanisation trend – and to still be able to operate in Europe’s increasingly locked-off cities – Schmitz Cargobull has entered the highly competitive truck body market. Read More...
The Winning Formula

Posted on Monday 19th, June 2017.

Sydney company Omni Tanker has taken the next step to disrupting the global tanker manufacturing market by expanding into New Zealand, supporting a local chemicals business during a critical growth phase. Read More...
Stepping into Twin 33 Trailers

Posted on Sunday 4th, June 2017.

A new study found that increasing the standard length of a US twin trailer by only 1.5m could save the industry some €2.4 billion. Read More...
The Trial of the Trailer

Posted on Tuesday 28th, February 2017.

Nearing its halfway point, the UK’s Longer Semi-Trailer Trial is revealing some encouraging data. But will the nation’s foray into high productivity freight vehicles prompt a permanent change to its trailer landscape? Read More...
PBS: The road to productivity

Posted on Friday 22nd, July 2016.

Australia’s openness to the idea of high productivity vehicle design has gained it international attention, but a complex approval process and on-going political quarrel have long held it back. Where is it standing now? Read More...
Man v Nature

Posted on Monday 2nd, May 2016.

Transporting acid and fish pulp in the wild north of Norway is one of the most dangerous freight tasks to be found on the European continent. A German expat specialises in going where even locals don’t venture if they can avoid it. Read More...
A new force

Posted on Wednesday 30th, March 2016.

Specialising in moving floor technology, Dutch manufacturer Kraker has successfully established itself in the Benelux region over past two decades. A new model is now meant to help the brand expand across Europe. Read More...