Aurora’s expansion to El Paso marks a critical milestone in autonomous trucking scalability. The company’s growing route network and hardware improvements suggest the industry is moving beyond testing toward commercial viability.
A major UK shellfish company reports significant financial losses after French customs officials rejected multiple shipments. The rejections come despite a recently announced UK-EU “reset” agreement aimed at reducing trade barriers. Industry representatives describe border enforcement as inconsistent and politically motivated.
One of Britain’s largest mussel exporters has reportedly lost approximately £150,000 after French customs officials rejected three shipments in recent weeks, according to industry reports. Devon-based Offshore Shellfish, a family-run business, has continued exporting to European markets despite the increased administrative burden following Brexit, but now faces what company leadership calls “subjective and inconsistent” border enforcement.
The Swedish manufacturer projects North American truck demand will decline to 250,000 units next year as customers navigate economic uncertainty. European markets are expected to demonstrate stronger performance despite challenging conditions.
According to recent reports from Volvo, the North American truck market is expected to experience a moderate downturn next year as economic headwinds continue to challenge the freight industry. Sources indicate the company is forecasting an overall market of approximately 250,000 trucks for the coming year, representing a decline from the projected 265,000 units expected in 2025.
A California-based startup is tackling one of logistics’ most persistent challenges with an autonomous hybrid-electric vehicle that transitions seamlessly between rail and road. The technology promises to reduce operating costs by over 50% while addressing driver shortages and infrastructure limitations.
Industry analysts suggest a California-based startup is pioneering a novel approach to one of logistics’ most persistent challenges: the inefficient transition of goods between rail and road transport. According to reports, Glīd Tech has developed a universal platform that enables frictionless movement between transportation modes, potentially revolutionizing short-distance logistics for small and medium businesses.
