Xpo Logistics triples its turnover in Morocco
Xpo Logistics has tripled its turnover in Morocco over the past six years, exceeding 30,000 shipments between Europe and North Africa by the end of 2024. To meet rising demand driven by the country's industrial growth, the company has launched new routes linking the port of Tangier with Algeciras and Motril. It has also invested in 60 new semi-trailers for intermodal transport, increasing load capacity by 50 per cent. Equipped with GPS systems, the vehicles will allow over 6,000 additional movements per year. Xpo has operated in Morocco since 2011 and now serves key sectors such as automotive, construction and retail, with 400 monthly crossings of the Strait of Gibraltar using duotrailers.
Roos Spedition receives 15 Kässbohrer tankers
Kässbohrer has delivered 15 K.STC 30 chemical tankers with a capacity of 30 m3 to German firm Roos Spedition, a company specialising in ADR transport across Europe. The delivery follows positive results from an initial test vehicle and strengthens the collaboration between the two firms. The new units, the lightest in their category in Europe with a tare weight of just 6,500 kg, allow for greater payload and lower fuel consumption. The handover took place in Trieste, attended by Vito Bentivegna, CEO of Roos Spedition, and Ahmet Yilmaz, deputy general manager of Kässbohrer.
InterContinental Energy innovates in green hydrogen
InterContinental Energy has unveiled its patented P2(H2)Node system, developed in Australia after four years of research. The new technology reduces Capex costs by 10 per cent, improves efficiency by 10 per cent and is designed to power the world’s largest green hydrogen projects. The system introduces a standardised architecture that replaces bespoke models, reducing complexity and cost. By enabling hydrogen production directly at renewable energy sites, it avoids transmission-related energy losses. The solution promises an overall cost reduction of up to 20 per cent in hydrogen production, facilitating its adoption across industrial sectors.
PortPro launches AI agents for road haulage
PortPro has announced the launch of its AI Agents, intelligent digital tools integrated into its transport management system. These agents, powered by artificial intelligence, allow hauliers and brokers to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors and speed up operations. Accessible via a chat interface, they enable users to update spreadsheets, check documents or send load updates without leaving the TMS. Users can activate preconfigured agents or create customised workflows, with no need for additional software.
Brussels takes three countries to court over toll directive
The European Commission has referred Bulgaria, Greece and Poland to the EU Court of Justice for failing to transpose the revised European directive on infrastructure costs (Eurovignette) by the deadline of 24 March 2024. Although the three countries had initiated planning, they failed to provide concrete documentation on implementation. Brussels has asked the court to impose financial penalties, including lump sum fines and daily penalties. The amended directive, approved in 2022, introduces new obligations for industrial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, tolls based on CO2 emissions and the internalisation of environmental costs from 2026.
New freight bypass in Valladolid
The new eastern freight rail bypass in Valladolid has entered into operation. The 17.5-kilometre line is dedicated exclusively to freight traffic and will divert trains away from the city centre, reducing the urban impact of rail transport. The official inauguration took place yesterday with the passage of a train loaded with Renault vehicles. A new dedicated terminal is also expected to open soon.
