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The logistics company is collaborating with the two health start-ups Mind Studio Biotech and Frames Supplements. The goal is to expand the pharma & healthcare business.

In light of record fuel prices, the BGL is addressing an open letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz – and the Federal Association of the German Aviation Industry (BDL) is also calling for relief.

The company for fast charging solutions will supply the battery-buffered fast charging infrastructure for the electric trucks of Super Panther in Europe.

(dpa) The Federal Administrative Court is examining whether the air quality program of the federal government needs to be revised. The dispute concerns current data and European regulations.

(dpa/lsw) A heavy-duty transporter got wedged under a highway bridge on the A6 at night - with consequences for commuters, truck drivers, and travelers.

Volvo Trucks receives the award "International Truck of the Year 2027" for its heavy-duty electric truck series. The awarded models include the FH Electric, FM Electric, FMX Electric, and the FH Aero Electric with extended range.

DHL Supply Chain expands its logistics activities in Colombia by acquiring the logistics company Open Market with cross-docks and temperature-controlled logistics solutions.

The Euroexpo Messe- und Kongress GmbH, organizer of LogiMAT, and Messe Stuttgart have extended their partnership for another five years. Therefore, the trade fair is set to take place in the Swabian metropolis until at least the year 2031.

The tire manufacturer and the trailer manufacturer have entered into a four-year agreement for the original equipment tires for trailers, effective July 1, 2026.

There are numerous challenges in the sea freight supply chain – according to C.H. Robinson, it should always be considered what the total costs of the respective transport decision mean for inventory, capital, and delivery service.

The logistics company from Haiterbach, Baden-Württemberg, retroactively acquires all shares of the company effective January 1, 2026, thereby gaining access to the new business area of food and trade logistics.

Where are vehicles allowed to be parked and what is prohibited? The Legal and Tax Information Service of the LBS provides information on decisions made by German courts regarding parking ...

The Trafic E-Tech Electric clearly stood out against its competitors with its "Software-Defined Platform," the 800-volt on-board network, high range, and excellent cargo properties.

The European Cargo Alliance of International Forwarders connects the charging infrastructure of its partner companies with a charging community and is establishing a charging network for electric trucks with Depotcharge. The pilot operation is set to commence in autumn 2026.

Both companies are deploying a cabless electric truck with autonomous driving functionality at SAE Level 4 in designated areas. The application area is branch delivery on public roads in Germany.

The logistics company has opened a new distribution center for heavy and bulky goods in the Hanover metropolitan region. This further expands the XL contract logistics division.

In September 2026, the eTrucker app recorded around 790 verified public sites for heavy electric commercial vehicles nationwide. For further expansion, the Federal Association of Energy and Water Industries demands investment security and reliable framework conditions.

The manufacturer refers to the Renault Trafic E-Tech as a "Software Defined Van." It is supposed to stand out with powerful hardware: 800 volts, 450 kilometers of range, a payload of 1.2 tons, and low costs. What were the results of the first test rounds during the International Van of the Year?

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks has announced the launch of series production of its new generation of heavy electric trucks – this includes the Volvo FH Aero Electric with extended range, which is said to be able to cover up to 700 kilometers on a single battery charge.

(dpa) Trucks are expected to significantly boost revenues at Bosch in the coming years. Heavy commercial vehicles are a key growth area, the company announced at the IAA Transportation 2026.