Tensions and freight surge as US dockworkers threaten strike
WEB1 day ago — Original article, 30 September 2024. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing around 25,000 dockworkers, plans to walk off the job unless port operators agree to wage increases and limits on automation.These ports handle nearly half of US container imports, including essential goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and clothing.
Truck-as-a-service model is built to last, says JUNA CEO Matteo …
WEB4 hours ago — Truck-as-a-service model is built to last, argues JUNA CEO Matteo Oberto. CEO of sennder and Scania joint venture says that by providing high utilisation rates and attractive digital services, the truck-as-a-service model will still be viable once electric trucks come down in price. During last week’s IAA Transportation exhibition, JUNA, a ...
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Renault Trucks tests new delivery system on electric trucks
WEB5 hours ago — Renault Trucks has introduced a new automated delivery system to improve urban logistics. The system, Deliver-Assist, is currently being tested by logistics company Jacky Perrenot and supermarket chain Intermarché. The Deliver-Assist system is integrated into a 26-tonne fully electric Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and ...
Large orders and new partnerships after the IAA 2024 | trans.info
WEB6 days ago — The newly ordered models are Scania vehicles designed for regional transport. They can carry up to 46 tonnes and have a range of up to 500 kilometres on a single charge. The IAA Transportation 2024 brought together almost 1,700 exhibitors from 41 countries. This led to numerous orders placed with truck manufacturers.
€2.5bn allocated to modernise European transport infrastructure
WEB6 days ago — The allocated €2.5 billion will fund projects aimed at expanding and modernising the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The projects selected for funding by the EU will focus on making transport across the TEN-T more sustainable, smart, interoperable, and resilient. According to a statement …
Windsor Framework delayed until March 2025 | trans.info
WEBSep 23, 2024 — The UK government has announced a delay in implementing key aspects of the Windsor Framework, pushing the start date for new customs arrangements to March 31, 2025. Originally set to take effect from September 30, 2024, the updated timeline is intended to give businesses more time to prepare for the changes, following disruptions caused by the ...
Global forwarding on the verge of a strong rebound | trans.info
WEBBy the end of this period, in 2028, the global market is expected to be worth EUR 226.7 billion. The air forwarding segment is expected to see particularly strong development, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. Sea freight forwarding is projected to grow at a rate of 3% annually. The Asia-Pacific market is expected to grow at an ...
Shippers keen to sign long-term air freight deals with forwarders
WEBAug 29, 2024 — For instance, over six-month contracts signed by shippers with freight forwarders increased from 41% in Q3 2023 to 54% in Q2 2024. The longer-term contracts signed before January are likely a reflection of the anticipated calmer market. However, the increased interest in longer term contracts after early January is …
Changes in the European transport and shipping industry in 2024 ...
WEBMar 6, 2024 — New taxes for companies, penalties for businesses, restrictions related to tachographs, environmental regulations, new road tolls, and changes related to road transport documentation – these are just some of the areas covered in our 2024 handbook, produced in-house by trans.iNFO’s pan-European editorial team.. Nine journalists and editors were involved in the preparation of the guide ...