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Nagel-Group goes electric in Hamburg

The Nagel-Group is starting the practical test of the Mercedes-Benz eActros in Hamburg. The all-electric truck is now delivering chilled food for the food logistics company in the Hanseatic city.

Startup initiative

startport start-ups attract investors

On July 4, 2019, the investor conference of the port subsidiary startport took place for the first time in Duisburg's inner harbor. The "1st startport Conference" is intended to set standards for logistics and the appeal of the startup scene in the Rhine-Ruhr region.

Well networked for long distances

New Iveco S-WAY presented in Madrid

The Iveco S-WAY, designed for long-distance transportation, was presented at an international launch event in Madrid.

Many years of cooperation

Krone and Torello celebrate cooperation

Trailer manufacturer Krone and Italian logistics service provider Torello have been working together for ten years. The two companies celebrated their long-standing collaboration at the Krone site in Lübtheen. To mark the occasion, the official handover of 50 new Cool Liners also took place there.

"Goodbye Diesel - Hello LNG"

First LNG filling station for trucks in Switzerland

Switzerland's first truck filling station for liquefied natural gas (LNG) was officially opened on June 28. The filling station is part of the "Goodbye Diesel - Hello LNG" project, with which Krummen Kerzers and Lidl aim to promote more sustainable logistics.

Connections supplemented

TX Logistik expands network with new Rotterdam connection

The rail transportation company TX Logistik is expanding its network. At the beginning of July, the company is adding a connection between the port of Rotterdam and Kornwestheim near Stuttgart to its range of services.

Certification process completed

Humbaur is VanPartner of Mercedes-Benz

Humbaur, manufacturer of vehicle bodies, is now a Mercedes-Benz VanPartner. As such, the company is listed as a recommended body and conversion partner in the "Mercedes-Benz Conversion World" web portal.

Personnel

Markus Doerr becomes COO at StreetScooter

Markus Doerr is joining the management team at e-commercial vehicle manufacturer StreetScooter. The former automotive industry consultant will take up the newly created position on July 1st.

Hydrogen-powered prototype

Aluminum fifth wheel from SAF-Holland for Nikola trucks

The aluminum fifth wheel FWAL-E from SAF-HOLLAND is part of the vehicle concepts of the US start-up Nikola Motor Company: The component is installed on the prototypes of the hydrogen-powered trucks Nikola One and Nikola Two.

Own-account transportation possible

TX Logistik with its own rail license in Denmark

TX Logistik AG (TXL) can now operate its own transports on the Danish rail network.

Celebration in Heddesheim

pfenning logistics takes over 1,250th semi-trailer from Schmitz Cargobull

Schmitz Cargobull has delivered the 1,250 semi-trailer to the pfenning logistics group. Representatives of both companies met at the Heddesheim site to hand over the two-axle semi-trailer.

Good idea

Searching for employees with Mega Liner

Are you a Peiffer type? This question is written in huge white letters on the rear of five new Mega Liners from Krone, which Axel Peiffer, owner of the haulage company of the same name, recently picked up in Werlte

Cooperation expanded

Cooperation on the Iron Silk Road

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and the United Transport and Logistics Company - Eurasian Rail Alliance (UTLC ERA) signed a letter of intent on June 6 at the transport logistic trade fair in Munich to expand their cooperation on the Iron Silk Road.

Europe Net launches accident assistance for insurers

ADAC truck service subsidiary Europe Net is entering the accident assistance market. The new service is aimed at insurance companies and includes the recording of accident-related data directly at the scene of the accident, the organization of roadside assistance and legal advice.

Electric comes

UPS tests new e-vehicle in Cologne

UPS and BPW recently announced that they are jointly testing a new e-vehicle model in Germany. The delivery vehicle is a converted diesel van.

New Silk Road for finished vehicles

Mosolf establishes rail transportation between Europe and China

The Mosolf Group is planning a sustainable rail product along the new Silk Road between Europe and China.

Assistance systems for greater safety

Kühne + Nagel relies on turn-off assistants

In future, Kuehne + Nagel will only purchase vehicles equipped with a turn-off assistant for its land transportation fleet. The first 350 of the new fleet vehicles are to be deployed in Germany and France.

Tough practical use

Mercedes-Benz eActros starts for Dachser in Stuttgart

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has handed over a locally emission-free eActros to logistics service provider Dachser. The all-electric 18-ton truck complements the company's vehicle fleet for use in the Stuttgart area.