Hupac up 6.6 % in 2011 Economy |  Hupac the Swiss combined transport company saw its transport volumes increase by 6.6 % en 2011. This increase was less... Read more |  01/02/2012  |  Claude Yvens   Another month of consultation on 'weights and measures' directive Politics |  On February 27th the consultation period launched by the European Commission on weights and measures for road transport units closes.... Read more |  01/02/2012  |  Claude Yvens   73 years of profit for DAF Products |  Following a good fourth quarter Paccar finished the year with another positive net result the  73rd in 73 years of... Read more |  01/02/2012  |  Claude Yvens   11,960 units and 130 % up for Kögel in 2011 Products |  Following its takeover by the Humbaur group Kögel made great progress in 2011 far outstripping the global trailer market. With... Read more |  31/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens   Eco-combi's to hit German roads on Sunday Economy |  On February 5th at 10.00 pm the first eco-combi’s will be permitted to drive in Germany within the context of... Read more |  31/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens   DB Schenker : nomination of Patrick Zilles People |  Patrick Zilles has been named head of intermodal activities at DB Schenker Logistics. He will be responsible for optimising connections... Read more |  31/01/2012  |  Michel Buckinx   Turnover and (probably) operating profits up at Norbert Dentressangle. Economy |  French logistics company Norbert Dentressangle will publish its 2011 results on February 29th and has already announced increased operating profits.... Read more |  30/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens   Penske Logistics opens new office at Düsseldorf Economy |  The European branch of Penske Logistics has added a new location in Düsseldorf. This new office strengthens the presence of... Read more |  30/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens   New DB Schenker service between Belgium and Italy Italy |  From February 1st semi-trailers will be able to cover the Antwerp-Novara route using intermodal transport. Four wagons will be uncoupled... Read more |  27/01/2012  |  Michel Buckinx

European market closes 2011 up 29 % Politics |  According to ACEA the European HGV market finished 2011 29% up on 2010. This represents 315 447 vehicles of over... Read more |  27/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens   Renault Trucks unveils a new project for urban distribution: Urban Lab 1 Products |  Renault Trucks is increasing new vehicle concepts for urban distribution. Following the Connect project which is currently still only at... Read more |  26/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens   Kraft, Nestlé, Bacardi and Colgate set up a common company for transport Economy |  Four food giants (Kraft Nestlé Bacardi and Colgate) are to launch during the first quarter of 2012 the activities of... Read more |  26/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens   H.Essers Air Cargo Logistics takes over Bird's and locates in Frankfurt Economy |  H. Essers Air Cargo Logistics has located at Frankfurt airport following the takeover of the activities of German company BIRD’s... Read more |  26/01/2012  |  Claude Yvens