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Daimler Truck sells significantly more trucks.

12 ore 9 minute ago
Trump tariffs once hindered sales in the lucrative North American region, but now Daimler Truck is gaining momentum there. The truck brand Mercedes-Benz is also making headway in other markets.
Christine Harttmann

MAN: Four truck series for transport fleets

12 ore 9 minute ago

A webinar by "Transport" and MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland demonstrates which e-trucks are suitable for individual transport tasks. The four e-truck series are classified according to their areas of application, while also spotlighting the technical developments.

Daniela Sawary-Kohnen

DHL Group: 400 million euros for Central and Eastern Europe

12 ore 9 minute ago

Das Investitionsprogramm des Konzerns bis 2030 fördert in Polen, Tschechien, Ungarn und Rumänien den Ausbau der Logistikinfrastruktur, Transportnetzwerke und technologiegestützte Supply-Chain-Lösungen.

Daniela Sawary-Kohnen

Digitalization: Cabinet discusses reduction of bureaucracy

o zi 12 ore ago

(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.

Anna Barbara Brüggmann

Ifo: Fuel discount only partially passed on so far

o zi 12 ore ago

(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...

Anna Barbara Brüggmann

Grieshaber Logistics: Site in Rheinfelden expanded

o zi 12 ore ago

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.

Anna Barbara Brüggmann

BALM: 1,705 traffic controls in August

o zi 12 ore ago

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.

Anna Barbara Brüggmann

UPS: How the Germany Business Started - 1,150 Packages at Launch

o zi 12 ore ago

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.

Daniela Sawary-Kohnen

Fraunhofer LBF: Sustainable Alternative for Vehicle Seats

o zi 12 ore ago

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.

Anna Barbara Brüggmann

New Faces in the Industry (Week 41/2026)

o zi 12 ore ago

New executives, changes, and farewells: In the transport and logistics industry, there are again numerous personnel changes as autumn arrives.

Christine Harttmann

Electric Trucks: Simply More Charging Points? That alone won't be enough.

o zi 12 ore ago

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.

Christine Harttmann

Legal tip: Legal regulations on break times

o zi 12 ore ago

(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?

Anna Barbara Brüggmann