The Georgian Roads Department has announced an international tender for the construction of new roads that will connect Georgia with Armenia and Azerbaijan. The project will be financed by a €250 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
The German-Austrian Brummer Group is now wholly owned by DACHSER and is now part of its European network for the transport and storage of temperature-controlled products. This marks the beginning of the full integration of Brummer into the DACHSER network, which will bring uniform quality standards to customers.
cargo-partner, part of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., is expanding its electric truck testing program in Europe. Following successful pilot projects in Austria and Slovakia, the initiative will also cover Slovenia from June 2024. The electric truck testing program is part of the company’s sustainability strategy “ROAD (Reducing Our Atmospheric Dependencies)”.
After several months of testing and validation, DSV, DM-Drogerie, Iveco and Plus are launching an autonomous driving pilot project in Germany.
DACHSER, a leading logistics service provider, is expanding its capabilities in the Leipzig-Halle region with a new warehouse. The new facility, designed for 25,000 pallet spaces, will become operational in early 2025. This multifunctional warehouse, currently under construction, is located in the Landsberg industrial park, next to the DACHSER Logistics Center Leipzig/Halle.
Schavemaker’s fleet in Poland has officially welcomed its first SCANIA electric tractor unit, marking a significant milestone. This SCANIA 45R model, powered by 450 KW from three electric motors, represents the first zero-emission Scania tractor introduced in the country. The electric vehicle will transport containers between customer loading locations in Kalisz and Leszno and the Schavemaker railway terminal in Kąty Wrocławskie.
Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group, has launched its largest charging hub to date at the port of Antwerp-Bruges. Strategically located at the Ketenis truck yard, the hub takes advantage of the port’s central location, extensive connections and excellent infrastructure, strengthening its role in the international transport network. This marks an important milestone for Milence as it is their first hub in Belgium and the largest in Europe, equipped with ten Combined Charging System (CCS) chargers delivering up to 400 kW of power per each of the twenty bays.
DACHSER is expanding its warehouse capacity in France with new facilities in Roissy and Nîmes. In Roissy, on the outskirts of Paris, 20,000 square meters of warehouse space were created. A 12,000 square meter warehouse has opened in Nîmes, in the Occitanie region of southern France.
CRAISS Group is making strides in international logistics by introducing innovative vehicle configurations for more economical route planning. Among these innovations is the double-decker megatrailer with closure rails, designed to efficiently transport non-stackable goods. This advancement aligns with CRAISS’s commitment to maximizing capacity and efficiency in its transport services.
DACHSER & FERCAM Italia has strengthened its presence along the Adriatic corridor with the inauguration of a new branch in Cattolica, operational since mid-April. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s distribution and groupage services in the economically vibrant region of Romagna, which is known for its strong agro-food and manufacturing sectors. The new branch will particularly support the many furniture manufacturers in Fano and Pesaro, catering to both national and European markets.
