Free vehicle capacity is getting scarcer in Europe, according to TimoCom's Transport Barometer. In the 4th quarter of 2017, Europe's largest transport platform had only 29 vehicle offers to fulfil 71 transport orders.On average, in 2017, the TimoCom Transport Barometer showed a freight to vehicle ratio of 70:30 within Europe......
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Innovate UK to update Microlise Transport Conference delegates on UK low emission trials
Jan 29, 2018
UK agency, Innovate UK, will deliver an update on the £20 million government Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trials (LEFT) at the Microlise Transport Conference this May.
Hauliers on both sides of the Channel affected by Calais fishermen's strike.
Jan 29, 2018
The knock-on effects of today's strike by French fishermen for hauliers will be considerable – on both sides of the Channel," said RHA chief executive Richard Burnett.
Connectivity: Toyota builds on experience of over 50,000 smart trucks in operation
Jan 29, 2018
THINK : LIKE : TOYOTA is the theme for Toyota Material Handling at CeMAT 2018 (booth P32). Toyota will be sharing its approach to lean logistics based on the Toyota Production System, including the latest developments in connectivity, featuring the I_Site truck management system.
Freight forwarder Flexport announces second European office opening in Hamburg
Jan 29, 2018
Flexport, the technology-enabled freight forwarder and customs broker, has announced its latest expansion: the opening of a second European office in Hamburg.
