US company Optronics has presented a new range of LED lighting for the trailer market. The 'GloLight' series is based on a light diffusing Read more
Con-way reports rise in net income
US transport company Con-way has reported a second-quarter net income of $42.9 million – $1.1 million more than in Q2 2012. Revenue and Read more
Alcoa appoints new communications head
US aluminium giant Alcoa has appointed Libby Archell as new Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Reporting directly to Alcoa Chairman and CEO Klaus Read more
Global freight volumes indicate increasing dependency on Asia-led growth
The latest update of global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum at the OECD indicates that the overall picture for Read more
US trailer net orders up 7 per cent
Nearly 15,400 net trailer orders were placed in North America in June, up 7 per cent from May, US research company ACT reported.
Extended trailers still a hot topic in Europe
As the EU Commission is discussing a modification of the 96/53/EU guideline, niche vehicles like Kögel’s Euro Trailer return to the spotlight.
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Cleveland Indians to host first annual “Women In Transportation” event
US professional baseball team, Cleveland Indians, has announced it will support the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) to honour all women in transportation Read more
Hungarian fleet orders 600 Schmitz Cargobull trailers
In a move to expand the brand's footprint in Germany, Waberer's International – a European transport business headquartered in Hungary – has placed Read more
Fras-le opens new European office in Germany
Fras-le's European office has moved to a new location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. According to the Brazilian friction material specialist, the move is part Read more
Multi-million order for Nootebom in South Africa
UK heavy transport expert ALE has placed a multi-million order with Dutch trailer brand Nooteboom. All of the 16 trailers – including eight-axle Read more