First Tir journey between China and Turkmenistan completed
The first Tir road transport journey between China and Turkmenistan has been successfully completed, marking the start of a new bilateral agreement between the two countries. The truck, operated by IRU member Zzhy, covered 6,000 km in eight days, departing from Zhengzhou and crossing Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before reaching Ashgabat. The route reduces costs by 35 per cent compared to air transport and cuts travel time in half compared to rail, demonstrating the efficiency of simplified customs procedures. The Tir logistics hub in Zhengzhou has already collaborated with 19 operators, launching 18 routes to Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Road haulage: new meeting at the Ministry on 3 April
Confartigianato Trasporti has announced that the Ministry of Transport has called a meeting with trade associations for Thursday 3 April at 11.00 am. The meeting, following up on the one held on 11 March, aims to continue discussions on the main issues affecting third-party road haulage.
Ren-Noleggi available exclusively via the Transport Portal from 31 March
As of 31 March 2025, the Ren-Noleggi application is accessible exclusively through the Transport Portal. The system is no longer available on the Automobilist Portal. The new platform allows registration of rental vehicles with Italian or foreign number plates and introduces features such as temporary ownership, advanced management of foreign vehicles, and the submission of grouped requests. Access is granted to vehicle registration agencies, Civil Motorisation Offices and the General Directorate.
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 teu containerships
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport has ordered three new 8,000 teu containerships equipped for dual-fuel methanol engines. The vessels will be built by Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan and delivered between 2028 and 2029. The order is part of a board-approved expansion plan that foresees up to thirteen new vessels ranging from 8,000 to 15,000 teu. The initiative follows the announcement of a net profit of nearly 2 billion dollars in 2024. The new ships will feature high-efficiency engines and are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable maritime transport.
Mercedes-Benz delivers new Arocs trucks to Autobahn
The Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center Berlin-Brandenburg has symbolically handed over two Arocs trucks to Michaela Kuban, fleet management head at Autobahn GmbH. So far, 51 three-axle Arocs trucks have been delivered to German motorway maintenance offices, with another 58 four-axle vehicles expected by the end of the year. The trucks, equipped with winter gear by Paul Nutzfahrzeuge, feature a demountable body system that allows for quick body changes and year-round use. Among the features is the Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive, useful for short off-road stretches.
Goodyear launches simulator for fleet savings and sustainability
Goodyear has launched the Goodyear Value Simulator, a digital tool designed for transport fleet managers, now available on the Goodyear Truck Tyres website. The simulator provides quick personalised estimates of annual savings in breakdown costs, maintenance, fuel and CO2 emissions. By entering specific data such as mileage, fuel consumption and type of transport, managers receive recommendations on Goodyear products and solutions to optimise operations. The simulator serves as a practical tool for assessing the benefits of integrating Goodyear Total Mobility.
