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(dpa/ha) The five-month complete closure of the right-bank railway line between Wiesbaden and Troisdorf marks the beginning of the extensive modernization of an important rail corridor. Freight traffic will predominantly be handled on the left bank, which will increase the utilization of the detour route.

New rules for electronic freight information will apply in the European Union starting July 9, 2027. Companies should use the time until then for preparation.

Quehenberger Logistics and the Geis Group have placed a firm order for 150 tractors. There are options for an additional 200 vehicles until March 2028.

The general cargo cooperation is launching CTL-Parcel for packages up to 20 kilograms. The processing will run through existing systems and a European courier, express, and parcel network.

In the future, the German Remondis branches will be able to access the vehicle portfolio of DAF Trucks via a central ordering platform. The companies have signed a corresponding cooperation agreement.

With the first 60 cars of the type Laaeffrs 560.4, DB Cargo Automotive is modernizing its fleet. The vehicles are designed for heavier and taller passenger cars and are already in use within the network.

Update for the Renault Master regarding interior, controls, and battery. The small, affordable battery is now also available for the chassis cab. As part of the model refresh, the proportion of recycled materials is being increased.

In the first half of 2026, 74 percent of the area revenue was generated from locations within the city limits. A total of approximately 200,000 square meters was transacted.

The federal cabinet has approved the transport budget for 2027. The largest share of investments will go to rail transport, followed by federal highways and waterways.

The R+V experts warn of trick thieves who feign breakdowns or even deliberately cause them to get cash and valuables. A popular target: rest areas.

Millions of delivery notes accompany goods deliveries every day. A new open-source project aims to create a unified digital standard for the first time.

(dpa) The VDMA expects that the development will continue this year. Countries far from the coast will particularly benefit from the growth.

A family-owned company, Mars, is creating an electrified end-to-end pilot corridor in conjunction with the grocery retailer Rewe: Snacks, pet food, and groceries will be transported along defined routes to the Rewe stores – 47 e-trucks will be used for this purpose.

The extension building of the Freiburg Dachser logistics center has been opened. Now, approximately 3,200 square meters with a temperature range of 2 to 7 degrees Celsius are available - for meat/sausage products, dairy products, wine/spirits, and baked goods.

More than half of all traffic fatalities in 2025 occurred on rural roads. Excessive or inappropriate speed was once again the most common cause of fatal accidents.

The integration of both areas aims to expand the service offering to include technical planning, special transports, and installation coordination from a single organization for international projects.

Additional funds from special assets and the defense budget. The German Transport Forum still expresses significant criticism of the budget draft. The planned financing until 2030 is not sufficient to sustainably improve roads, railways, waterways, and ports.

In logistics, the four companies Greiwing Logistics For You GmbH, Separation AG, KTV Speditionsgesellschaft mbH, and Greiwing Services For You GmbH now form the umbrella brand Greiwing Logistics Group. This is intended to strengthen the association.

(dpa/th) The tug-of-war over a social plan for the employees of the Zalando logistics center in Erfurt continues on Tuesday. Negotiations are not only about severance payments.

(dpa) Who wants to buy Condor? The German airline Condor is looking for new owners. Its CEO can also envision a sale to airlines from the Gulf.