The new Constellation 26.480 gives Volkswagen Truck and Bus access to the Mexican heavy-duty market and is part of a broader product offensive.

The planned participation and joint investments aim at an expanded terminal operation, which can also influence hinterland traffic in the long term.

The MSK Pharma Group is optimizing its warehousing operations with the Locusone automation platform from Locus Robotics. For the past six months, 48 autonomous mobile robots have been supporting the picking process in two logistics centers in Bensheim – leading to faster operations, higher scalability, and improved working conditions.

With an investment of 150 million euros and the goal of a CO2-free last mile by 2030, the Post is restructuring its logistics for the long term.

The European Movianto Group and the Portuguese company Rangel Logistics Solutions have concluded a cooperation for international pharmaceutical logistics solutions. Medicines distributed in Portugal must be stored in the country.

The UIC emphasizes the need for stronger support for rail transport at COP30 in Brazil. The association sees the transport sector as key to achieving climate goals.

The "Clean Karlsruhe Team" has expanded its fleet with seven new Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric refuse collection vehicles. Eleven more identical vehicles are set to follow.

As part of the EU project I3FLOAT, Geodis contributes its logistics expertise to the development of floating wind turbines, thus supporting the establishment of a European offshore value chain.

The manufacturer Opel is cooperating with Bott: The Combo Electric has been equipped with a load securing system for various application and installation options. In the future, simple retrofitting of various vehicle installations will be possible.

With the PV5 as a chassis, Kia creates new application possibilities for commercial customers. The brand is setting a standard for modular e-mobility in the commercial vehicle sector.

At the beginning of 2025, Amazon ordered over 200 Mercedes eActros 600 – the first of which are now in operation in the UK.

At its location near Hanover, the logistics company is testing the "QPS Walk 2000". The system is designed to accelerate inspections and nearly eliminate product loss.

The transport and logistics service provider Gruber Logistics aims to further advance the digitization of European logistics – and started a pilot project in mid-October in Italy for paperless freight transport from La Spezia to Bologna.

The logistics service provider is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia and investing in three gateways: Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur.

Shell Deutschland and myflexbox operate parcel stations at more than 50 locations. Customers can receive or send shipments from four parcel services there 24/7.

Shippeo is introducing a new AI layer with Shippeo AI that analyzes transport data in seconds and aims to support operational decisions along the supply chain.

Companies in the APAC and EU regions are planning to expand their exports. The FedEx survey shows where growth is expected and which markets are gaining importance for logistics and distribution.

The MBS Logistics Group, specialized in freight forwarding and logistics services, is expanding its portfolio to include an independent business unit for air freight logistics. Services offered include charter solutions for air freight, continuous 24/7 monitoring and operational management, customs and export control processing.

 (dpa/lby) In Upper Franconia, software is being tested that is supposed to translate emergency calls in real time - from approximately 400 different languages and dialects.

(dpa/lby) A truck loaded with paper completely burned down on the A9. The damage is estimated to be over 100,000 euros.