Electric truck charging corridor inaugurated in France
WEB12 hours ago · APRR and ENGIE Vianeo opened Europe’s first electric truck charging corridor, located along the Paris-Lyon route. The corridor is equipped with ultra-fast charging stations specifically designed for electric heavy goods vehicles. The new infrastructure is aimed at encouraging the use of electric trucks on long-haul journeys, in …
Website for transport and logistics | trans.info
WEBWebsite for transport and logistics | trans.info. Schmitz Cargobull’s Norbert Flacke and Dennis Hövelmann talk cold chain transport tech. DP World launches second weekly rail service between London Gateway and Southampton. Germany to introduce stricter rules for winter tyres from 1 October. Deutsche Bahn faces union opposition in DB Schenker ...
TRAN approves talks on Weight and Dimension Directive
WEB2 days ago · On Monday, the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee approved the start of negotiations with the Council on five key transport files, including driving licence reforms, driving disqualifications, vehicle weights and dimensions, railway infrastructure capacity, and maritime safety. MEPs on …
Czech Republic to start construction of key D11 motorway
WEB12 hours ago · On Friday 11 October, construction of the D11 motorway will begin in Královec, Czech Republic. The section between Trutnov and the Polish border is expected to be completed by 2027 and will connect to the Polish S3 expressway. The start of construction was delayed for several months due to disputes over the contractor selection.
Mixed reactions from hauliers to Mobility Package ruling
WEB2 days ago · The ruling, handed down last Friday, has already drawn responses from several European transport organisations, with reactions varying widely. On 4 October this year, the CJEU ruled on certain provisions of the Mobility Package that had been challenged by Poland and six other EU countries (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, and Hungary).
Spanish lorry drivers plan week-long strike | trans.info
WEB2 days ago · 9.10.2024. Share. Photo: José Luis Gálvez, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons. The planned walkouts will take place on several dates: 28 October, 11 November, 28 November, 29 November, 5 December and 9 December. If their demands are not met, the drivers will start an indefinite strike on 23 December. The action is being organised by Spain ...
BBC: EU entry/exit system faces possible delays | trans.info
WEBOct 3, 2024 · The system was originally due to be introduced at the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel and Eurostar in November. The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) would require travellers entering the EU from non-EU countries, including the UK, to register their details and provide biometric data. While the official deadline remains unchanged, technical challenges have raised questions about the possibility of a ...
Mastering the logistics of the Paris 2024 Olympics | trans.info
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Indeed, sustainability is said to be a core principle of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Olympic Organising Committee has committed to hosting the “greenest ever Games,” emphasising the use of existing or temporary venues to reduce construction-related carbon emissions. “The Games will cut the footprint by …
Sea freight rates have abated, but shipping lines have other …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · The latest reading from March 14 this year shows that the global WCI index was at the level of $3,162 (for a 40-foot container). That’s 4% less week to week. At the beginning of December, before the outbreak of the crisis in the Red Sea, it was $1,661. However, at the end of January, the index level was …
Air freight demand rose 14.1% in June, says latest IATA data
WEBJul 31, 2024 · The data in IATA’s latest update reveals that June saw a 14.1% increase in demand in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) compared to the same month last year. This marks the seventh consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, notes IATA. The substantial increase in demand also contributed to a robust first half of the year for the air ...