MAN TruckScenes: the world’s first freely available sensor and driving data for autonomous trucks
MAN Truck & Bus is the first truck manufacturer to publish a 747-scene set of sensor and vehicle data from development drives for autonomous driving. The open exchange of such freely accessible and free data sets between different players, such as manufacturers, universities and software developers, who are working independently of each other on automated […]
BBN Airlines Indonesia supports humanitarian mission to Vanuatu
BBN Airlines Indonesia, an ACMI specialist, provider of charter flights, air freight services, and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, recently assisted in a humanitarian mission to Vanuatu. On December 27, 2024, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB), BBN Airlines Indonesia’s cargo team together with partners embarked on a critical mission to […]
New committee members at Schwarzmüller Group
Following the official approval of the strategic partnership between the Schwarzmüller Group and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group by the European antitrust authorities at the end of December, both companies are presenting a new structure for their future cooperation. The partnership combines the strengths of both companies and ensures stability and a clear customer focus. […]
Highlight for aviation and cargo fans: “BelugaXL” as a guest at Munich Airport
In the first five weeks of this year, the giant freighter named “Beluga” will be a regular guest at Munich Airport. BelugaXL is based on the Airbus A330-200F. It owes its name to its whale-like appearance. The Beluga mainly transports aircraft components between the various Airbus sites. During its current guest performance at Munich Airport, […]
Oman Oil Marketing Company and TFG Marine establish bunker fuel supply joint venture
Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and TFG Marine, the leading international marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, have established a bunker fuel joint venture to supply vessels visiting Oman’s ports of Duqm, Muscat and Sohar. TFG-OOMCO LLC, incorporated in Oman, will combine the local knowledge of OOMCO with the international […]
New Holland wins GOOD DESIGN award for advanced electric compact wheel loader
The W40X Electric Power, New Holland’s new compact wheel loader, has won a GOOD DESIGN award, one of the world’s most significant design prizes, acknowledging the role played by styling in complementing the practical aspects of machine engineering. Aimed at users operating in indoor or urban areas, the W40X Electric Power, which is just 1,650mm […]
SAS among the world’s top 10 most punctual airlines
SAS achieved a punctuality rate of 81.4% in 2024, ranking as the second most punctual among Europe’s major airlines (following Iberia Group) and securing a position in the global top 10 for on-time performance. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance, SAS shares this achievement alongside its partners, with SkyTeam members dominating the global rankings. […]
Mapon partners with Krone on an automatic data exchange integration
Mapon, one of Northern Europe’s leading fleet management solution providers, has partnered with German commercial vehicle manufacturer Krone to develop an integration solution for more efficient data processing and analysis in the logistics industry. The integration enables users to easily access data from Krone trailers and chassis, such as location, cold storage temperatures, door security, […]
TUAL appoints former Mobilize Beyond Automotive UK COO Chantal Shearing as VP Product
TUAL, the leading innovator in swappable powerbanks and versatile charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles, today announces the appointment of Chantal Shearing as VP Product, effective immediately. A seasoned automotive executive and engineer, Shearing has gained more than 25 years’ experience in the industry – an early mover in the e-mobility sector and playing instrumental […]
Deliveries of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in 2024 at same level as previous year
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered a total of 408,300 vehicles to customers in 2024. The delivery figures are therefore at the same level as the previous year (2023: 409,400). The Caddy, Crafter and Multivan in particular achieved significant growth in the past year. “2024 was a challenging year with a very strong first half and a […]