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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...
Every body can make a difference

Posted on Wednesday 25th, November 2015.

Capitalising on the global e-commerce boom, the truck body building community has found a way to turn the tide on an otherwise stagnating market. Read More...
Global cooling

Posted on Thursday 10th, September 2015.

With the rise of an environmentally conscious cold economy and growing market potential in the emerging world, things are rapidly heating up in the refrigerated transport market. Read More...
Gearing up for Oktoberfest

Posted on Tuesday 1st, September 2015.

With the world’s largest annual beer festival nearing, Germany’s breweries are going into overdrive. To celebrate the occasion, GT looks back at how Paulaner managed a historic move last year. Read More...
Talent transcends continents

Posted on Thursday 23rd, July 2015.

Australian Barry Fennell found the ideal equipment for his forestry operation on the other side of the world in Canada – with the help of the Internet. Read More...