US-based transport and logistics company, Werner Enterprises, has closed a majority-share acquisition for $142.4 million USD (approx. €120.7 million).
Geodis acquires freight broker
French supply chain operator, Geodis, has agreed to acquire all assets of Velocity Freight Transport, a US-based freight brokerage company.
Truck makers to pioneer European charging network
Three commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric heavy duty long haul trucks and coaches across Europe.
Acquisition creates €2.6B FMCG logistics business
UK-based logistics company, Culina Group, has agreed to take over GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions, effective 1 July 2021.
Australian OEM to develop cryogenic liquid fuel tanks
Composite technology company, Omni Tanker, is participating in a co-funded $1.4 million AUD project (approx. €888,199) to develop and commercialise a storage solution for cryogenic liquid fuels.
Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe semi-trailer in practical testing
Rental company, TIP, has taken delivery of a Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe semi-trailer for emission-free and quiet delivery to Albert Heijn supermarkets in the Netherlands.
A new leader emerges for Lineage Logistics Europe
Temperature-controlled logistics specialist, Lineage Logistics, has appointed a Senior Vice President to oversee all of the company’s European operations.
Turning the wheels on trailer safety and cost efficiency
To bring optimal brake force to the road, an effective wheel-end solution with quality braking and brake actuator technology is of critical importance according to ZF, global expert for commercial vehicle control systems.
Life in the fast lane
In the months leading up to Tokyo 2020 mainstream media speculated on whether the already postponed international multi-sport event – which was shifted to 23 July to 8 August 2021 – would ultimately be cancelled due to an ongoing health crisis throughout Japan.
Generation revolution
Production of the EcoGeneration trailers from Schmitz Cargobull are in full swing. There are three product variants that enable the road transport operators to improve their Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and environmental footprint.