(dpa) The German government plans to reduce reporting obligations that burden many companies by 30 percent, according to Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU). Key points for a so-called reporting relief law are to be presented in December 2026.
(dpa) A truck drove into another stationary truck in a traffic jam near Irxleben. The drivers sustained serious injuries - and the highway remained fully closed for over seven hours.
(dpa) The Ifo Institute sees only a partial passing on of the tax relief from the fuel discount so far. The economic researchers from Munich have taken a close look at the prices...
At the site in Rheinfelden, the Grieshaber Logistics Group has completed a new building that offers an additional 14,000 square meters of storage and logistics space. Furthermore, robotics solutions and AI-supported processes are intended to increase productivity.
Nearly 158,000 euros in security deposits were collected by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility during focused inspections in August 2026 – it was about compliance with cabotage regulations, monitoring of the regular weekly rest period, and technical roadside inspections.
MAN Truck & Bus offers an even larger selection for the Van TGE. At the same time, the heavy-duty engine can be equipped with additional power reserves for transport and construction site operations.
When UPS started in West Germany in 1976, 211 employees processed 1,150 packages on the first day. Today, the European air hub in Cologne/Bonn can sort up to 190,000 shipments per hour. Five decades of German and European logistics history lie in between.
Webfleet and Mobito are cooperating in the processing and analysis of connected vehicle data.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF have developed PU foams from bio-based raw materials – they are intended for use in the automotive and furniture industries, as well as in the packaging, construction, and pharmaceutical sectors.
New executives, changes, and farewells: In the transport and logistics industry, there are again numerous personnel changes as autumn arrives.
The infrastructure for electric trucks is growing. For transport companies, it is now essential to economically incorporate charging times, availability, and electricity costs into their ongoing transport operations. Joint systems for depot and public charging are thus coming into focus.
(dpa/tmn) How much break time one is entitled to during work is clearly regulated by law. But what about the distribution: What are the legal guidelines here?
(dpa) The negotiations began in July. An agreement was reached in the fourth round of talks.
Effective retroactively from October 1, 2026, Johann Weiss GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noerpel, will operate under the name Noerpel Austria GmbH. The renaming completes the integration process.
The logistics company is expanding its network in Northern Germany and in one of the most important economic centers of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, having moved into a new logistics property in the VGP Park Rostock.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks supplies two large public festivals with beer. The eActros 600 takes over the beer transports in Munich and Stuttgart.
The ZDS welcomes the construction of an additional marine port in Emden. The seaports are part of the strategic infrastructure and play a key role in military mobility.
The BPEX members are introducing digital time recording – this is intended to contribute to fair pay in the parcel industry.
