FRANKFURT, Germany — Swedish carmaker Volvo has signed a deal to supply 44 new electric trucks to German delivery firm Deutsche Post DHL to support its zero-emission targets, both companies announced May 12.
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Brian Antonellis of Fleet Advantage and TMC General Chairman Radu Mihai discuss the urgent need for targeted training programs for heavy-duty technicians that build a capable, future-ready workforce.Â
HMM to Continue Deploying More Ships as Port Congestion Persists
HMM Co., the biggest container-shipping line in South Korea, will continue deploying more vessels than usual to try to meet demand from the country’s exporters struggling to transport goods overseas.
May 10, 2022White House Eyes Emissions, Fuel Prices as Congress Finalizes Supply Chain Bill
The Biden administration continues to pursue initiatives meant to ease the impact of fuel prices on industries as congressional leaders finalize legislation to enhance supply chain connectivity.
April 21, 2022Walmart Will Run Forklifts on ‘Green’ Hydrogen in Plug Power Deal
Plug Power Inc.’s bid to become a major supplier of carbon-free hydrogen just won the backing of one of the company’s oldest customers: Walmart Inc.
April 19, 2022Port Leaders Discuss Future
HOUSTON — Ports in the United States have a historic opportunity to upgrade aging infrastructure with billions of dollars in federal funding that will prepare facilities for years’ worth of expected growth in freight movement and ready them for a future where many are targeting eventual carbon-neutral operations.
April 7, 2022J.B. Hunt Launches Clean Transport Program
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. launched a program April 4 to help customers offset the carbon footprint of their supply chain.
April 4, 2022Rising Fuel Costs Slow Spot Rate Descent
The rise in fuel prices is slowing a decline in spot rates while also potentially suppressing base revenue for some carriers, experts said.
March 31, 2022USPS Doubles EV Order From Oshkosh
The U.S. Postal Service announced March 24 it ordered more than 10,000 new electric delivery trucks, up from the 5,000 the agency had initially planned to purchase.
March 24, 2022Instacart Adds Fuel Surcharge to Offset High Gas Prices
Instacart Inc. is adding a fuel surcharge on grocery delivery orders, becoming the latest gig economy company to impose new fees on customers to ease drivers’ gas bills amid record-high prices.
March 18, 2022Convoy Survey: Empty Miles Top Carriers’ List of Priorities
Digital freight network company Convoy found reducing empty miles is a top priority for small and midsize trucking companies, according to a sustainability survey released March 17.
March 17, 2022