#road-freight
(15 articles)Road Freight Dominates SA Despite Rail Reform Push
South Africa's freight transport landscape continues to be dominated by road-based logistics despite recent government initiatives aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure. Hlengwa's commentary highl
Astron Energy Launches Integrated Partnership at Freight Conference
Astron Energy has unveiled an integrated energy partnership targeting the road freight sector, presenting this initiative at the Road Freight Association conference. This development reflects the grow
Road Freight Energy Sourcing: What Operators Need Now
South African road freight operators are reassessing their energy partnerships amid mounting pressure on fuel costs and supply chain efficiency. The article highlights that operators need energy partn
Sharjah Waives Truck Tolls on Oman Border Routes—Cost Savings for Regional Cargo
Sharjah has announced a toll waiver on trucks carrying cargo entering from Oman border crossings, a policy move designed to reduce logistics costs and encourage trade flow between the two countries. T
GreenLine Expands LNG Freight Operations in India's Diesel Shift
GreenLine's expansion of its LNG presence marks a significant inflection point in India's freight transportation landscape. As one of the subcontinent's largest logistics markets grapples with environ
Sharjah Waives Truck Tolls for Oman Cargo to Accelerate Trade
Sharjah's decision to waive truck toll fees for cargo traffic destined for Oman represents a deliberate trade facilitation policy aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce and improving the competitiv
UK Scraps Fuel Duty Rise, Delivering Cost Relief to Trucking Sector
The UK government has reversed course on a planned fuel duty increase, a decision that provides immediate financial relief to the trucking industry and broader logistics sector. This policy reversal r
Diesel Rationing Threatens India's Road Freight Supply Chain
Diesel rationing in India is triggering alarm among truck owners, who warn of imminent supply chain disruption across the nation. This constraint on fuel availability directly threatens the operationa
Smart Trucking Leaders Gather for Industry Innovation Summit
Industry leaders are gathering for a focused dialogue on smart trucking technologies and their application across the freight sector. This convening represents a growing industry consensus around the
Palm Logistics Expands Operations with Road Freight Deal
Palm Logistics has announced a strategic partnership with a leading road freight provider at Momentum Logistics Park, signaling continued investment in Irish logistics infrastructure and regional frei
AI Transforms Road Freight into Competitive Edge for Logistics
The World Economic Forum highlights AI's transformative potential in road freight, positioning intelligent technologies as a critical differentiator for logistics companies worldwide. Rather than simp
Om Logistics Launches Hourly Speed Trucking for Last-Mile Delivery
Om Logistics has introduced a speed trucking service model based on hourly delivery windows, representing a tactical innovation in India's last-mile logistics ecosystem. This initiative reflects the g
Kenya Removes Northern Corridor Roadblocks to Boost Trade
Kenya is implementing reforms to eliminate operational inefficiencies along the Northern Corridor, a critical regional trade route serving East Africa. This initiative addresses longstanding bottlenec
Malta Supply Chain at Risk from Fuel Costs and Corridor Disruptions
Malta's trailer operator association has raised concerns about compounding pressures on the island's supply chain, citing rising fuel costs and ongoing corridor disruptions as major threats. These twi
China Launches First Intermodal TIR Shipment in Trade Expansion
China has launched its first intermodal shipment utilizing the TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) carnet system, a significant milestone in facilitating seamless cross-border transportation betw