China-based trailer axle manufacturer, Guangdong FUWA Heavy Industries, expects to save 40,000 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions annually following the installation of an extensive solar PV system.
VISA Global Logistics, Mondiale merger creates logistics juggernaut
Freight companies VISA Global Logistics and Mondiale Freight Services Limited have agreed to merge to form a significant entity in international transport and logistics.
Kuehne + Nagel acquires Asian logistics provider
Transport and logistics company, Kuehne + Nagel has agreed to acquire Apex International Corporation.
Kuehne + Nagel forms strategic partnership with Chinese pharma specialist
Transport and logistics company, Kuehne + Nagel, has partnered with Jointown, China’s largest non-state-owned pharmaceutical distributor.
Toll supports charity
Toll Group has partnered with Thread Together, a charitable initiative, to combat fashion waste and deliver clothing to those in need.
Manac announces leadership update
Canadian OEM, Manac, has announced two new title changes within the business.
SAF-Holland financials underscore resilient business model
Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland, has posted its latest preliminary unaudited financial results for FY2020.
Jörg Herwig joins Hellmann as COO
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has recruited Jörg Herwig for the position of Chief Operating Officer Road & Rail (COO), effective 1 March 2021.
Vale Jim Gray Snr
Gray & Adams founder, Jim Gray Snr, passed away on 10 February 2021, aged 86.
New traditionalists
In spite of a decidedly lacklustre year on a number of fronts, the uptake of Performance-Based Standards (PBS) by a broad cross section of the trucking industry has continued unabated as operators seek out ways to improve productivity and efficiency. PBS is a world-leading program that enables Australia’s heavy vehicle industry to use the most productive vehicles for specific freight tasks. It fosters innovation in vehicle design to improve productivity while achieving safer operation and making minimal impact on road infrastructure.