Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Group to charge for carry-on baggage
April 24, 2026
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Windrose’s electric truck just leveled with its diesel rivals
April 24, 2026
As oil prices push fleet operators to despair, Windrose has slashed the price of its long-haul electric truck from €250,000 to €198,000. This basically puts it in the range of classic diesel trucks. Clearly, Chinese manufacturers are trying to disrupt the transportation industry, just as they did in the passenger car category. Is it schadenfreude […]
New Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport officially opened
April 23, 2026
Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s largest, has opened a new, third terminal. The first flight from the new terminal is expected today. Terminal 3 will be able to handle up to 19 million passengers per year. The terminal features three new piers totaling 1,400 meters in length, at least 33 aircraft parking positions, 112 check-in counters, and […]
BlaBlaCar is shutting down its bus division in France
April 22, 2026
By the end of 2026, BlaBlaCar will cease its operations as a bus carrier in France. This will result in the loss of 40 jobs of the company’s total workforce of 800 employees. BlaBlaCar, which also serves various destinations in Belgium, will, however, continue to sell bus tickets for independent bus companies. Highly competitive market […]
Is a worst-case scenario looming, with Europe running out of jet fuel within six weeks? (update)
April 20, 2026
KLM is canceling 160 flights to and from Schiphol over the coming month. SAS Scandinavia, meanwhile, is scrapping at least 1,000 flights from its schedule. These are just a few examples of European airlines already canceling flights due to higher costs and concerns about kerosene supply amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that […]
De Lijn celebrates its 1,000th e-bus
April 16, 2026
The 1,000th electric bus is entering service in Flanders’ public transport system. “A milestone in the transition to greener transport,” is how it’s described. Of those 1,000 e-buses, more than 700 are operated by private bus companies contracted by De Lijn. De Lijn itself currently has nearly 300 e-buses on the road. However, the public […]
Another strike casts shadow over Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary
April 15, 2026
Just on the day Lufthansa is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its first flight, an event Chancellor Merz is set to attend, the airline is once again hit by a strike – the fifth major strike at Lufthansa this year. After hundreds of flights were canceled due to a pilots’ strike on Monday and Tuesday, […]
Volvo FH Aero Electric raises the bar to 700 km range
April 15, 2026
Volvo has announced the production-ready generation of its electric trucks. The flagship FH Aero Electric is now available with an extended all-electric range of 700 km. Meanwhile, the FH, FM, and FMX Electric get an updated driveline with up to 470 km range and more flexible applications. Volvo Trucks continues on its trajectory as a […]
Daimler Truck stumbles in Q1 as US slump weighs on sales
April 13, 2026
Daimler Truck, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and buses, has had a slow start to the year. Sales declined by 9% worldwide in Q1 2026, mainly due to weak US performance and fewer bus sales. But Mercedes-Benz Trucks and its electric vehicles make up some of the losses. Daimler Truck is struggling in the […]
Three-quarters of former Van Hool employees are already back at work
April 08, 2026
Two years after the bankruptcy of bus manufacturer Van Hool, three out of four employees are back at work. This is according to figures released by Flemish Minister of Employment Zuhal Demir. According to the N-VA minister, the figures show that targeted guidance, outplacement, and training through VDAB, a Flemish government agency that matches labor […]
Skydiving from an e-plane? For now, it remains Cerfontaine’s dream
April 02, 2026
The Société Wallone des Aéroports (SOWAER) has appointed a new manager for Cerfontaine airfield, located in the province of Namur. The new manager aims to make the site more environmentally friendly, in part by using an electric aircraft for the skydiving school operating there. However, it’s not that simple: Fully electric aircraft specifically designed for […]
Extra Belgian flights, grounded older jets: airlines’ summer dilemma
April 01, 2026
As demand rises, Brussels Airlines will operate additional flights during the summer vacation. It will therefore add approximately 170 extra round-trip flights within Europe, providing 60,000 additional seats. Lufthansa, the group to which Brussels Airlines belongs, is, on the other hand, exploring various scenarios to cope with rising kerosene prices driven by the war in […]
New Volvo hydrogen truck coincides with Toyota–Daimler alliance
April 01, 2026
The unveiling on Wednesday of a new hydrogen-powered truck by Volvo Group marks a decisive moment for the future of long-haul transport. Presented alongside plans by Toyota Motor Corporation to join Daimler Truck and Volvo as equal shareholders in their fuel-cell joint venture Cellcentric, the move highlights a growing industrial push to bring hydrogen into […]
From Inchcape to Beherman: Roosen takes wheel at Benelux importer
April 01, 2026
Beherman Motors has appointed Michael Roosen as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing in a seasoned automotive executive who is making the move from Inchcape Belux, where he was CEO from 2019 to 2024. Roosen is to lead the Benelux importer and distributor into its next growth phase. No coincidence, just as the company expands […]
Less trucks, more boats: Brussels maps ‘greener’ construction future
March 30, 2026
The Port of Brussels is launching an interactive map to facilitate the transport of construction materials via waterways. The tool is primarily aimed at large shipments exceeding 1,000 tons. The interactive map mainly targets companies active in the construction sector, logistics, and large urban construction sites that wish to reduce their carbon footprint, as the […]
Passenger flights resume at Liège Airport
March 30, 2026
Starting in October, AirBaltic will operate passenger flights to the Canary Islands from Liège Airport. The regional airport had not had any passenger flights since the beginning of this year, following TUI fly’s departure. The flights are scheduled through the end of March 2027 and are now available for booking. Twice weekly The Latvian airline […]
Beherman named FUSO importer in Netherlands, completing Benelux push
March 30, 2026
The Belgian family-owned Beherman Group is entering a new phase in its long history, with its subsidiary Beherman Motors appointed as the official importer of Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation vehicles in the Netherlands, expanding its territory to the entire Benelux. By taking over this role from Daimler Truck, the group not only grows […]
Ford’s new Transit City uses a chapter from China’s playbook
March 27, 2026
With the Transit City, Ford Pro has chosen a strategy as surprising as it is logical: an electric van that draws its cost structure from a Chinese joint venture and its credibility from decades of Transit heritage. In a segment that is slowly but irreversibly going electric, Ford is betting on a combination no pure […]
Antwerp galloping into the electric age without the horse
March 24, 2026
Thibault Danthine, the man behind the innovative electric carriages in Brussels, is now also launching sustainable, electric tourist carriage rides in Antwerp. According to the Gazet van Antwerpen, Danthine is starting with two carriages in Antwerp, and, as in the capital, they will be stationed on the Grand Place. For the welfare of the horses and […]
Airlines are trying to cut costs amid rising jet fuel prices
March 24, 2026
Rising jet fuel prices are taking a toll on airlines. For example, United Airlines is cancelling flights due to the drastic increase in fuel prices caused by the war in Iran. KLM, meanwhile, is temporarily halting new hires, limiting business travel, and suspending the hiring of external consultants. United Airlines is suspending approximately 5% of its […]
Half a million drivers missing: can electric truck help attract talent?
March 23, 2026
The road transport sector is facing a worsening driver shortage. An estimated 500,000 unfilled positions exist in the EU alone, making transporters desperate to keep their drivers and attract new personnel. One possible solution that has come forward is… investing more in electric trucks. Naturally, there are two sides to the driver shortage coin: are […]
First remote-controlled cargo barge sets sail on Walloon waterways
March 23, 2026
Last Friday, a remote-controlled ship sailed on the Walloon river network for the first time. The Novandi 2, a 110-meter-long cargo vessel, departed from Oupeye on the Albert Canal for its maiden voyage and was waved off by the Walloon Minister of Mobility and Infrastructure, François Desquesnes (Les Engagés). The remote control system, installed by tech […]
Greening the world’s car hub: PSA Zeebrugge goes 50% solar
March 23, 2026
The PSA terminal in Zeebrugge, a major port and logistics terminal on the Belgian coast specializing primarily in forest and paper products, now derives half of its energy from solar panels. The nearly 1,900 panels are mounted vertically on the facade of the company’s warehouse, as the roof is not suitable for solar panels. The solar […]
Retrofitting the future: Belgian Trova’s scalable bet on electric trucks
March 19, 2026
Trova, a Belgian start-up based in Lommel, is trying to attract investors to scale up its retrofitting business, converting used diesel trucks to electric vehicles. The time is now, according to CEO Jan Bracke, as diesel prices are soaring due to the conflicts in Iran and the Middle East, making even converted e-trucks economically viable. […]
Lier becomes 22nd Belgian city with emission-free bpost delivery
March 19, 2026
Lier (Antwerp) is the 22nd Belgian city where the national mail service Bpost is introducing its sustainable parcel logistics. From now on, Bpost will deliver parcels and mail in Lier emission-free by equipping its postal workers with electric vans or bikes. Twenty-three postal workers will conduct their rounds electrically, delivering up to 2,000 parcels per […]
Air travel will more than double by 2050
March 18, 2026
By 2050, global demand for air travel will more than double, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Growth will be concentrated primarily in emerging markets, such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America, while demand will rise less sharply in Europe and the Americas. However, without a radical breakthrough in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) […]
Is e-truck domination next on China’s radar?
March 17, 2026
After infiltrating the European market with dozens of electric passenger cars, Chinese manufacturers are now looking to do the same for the truck market. According to Reuters, at least six manufacturers are planning to enter Europe with electric trucks that are up to 30 percent cheaper than European rivals. With the domestic market pretty much […]
Complaints to NMBS/SNCB ombudsman service rise by nearly 30%
March 17, 2026
Although the number of contacts remained stable at 4,111, the number of admissible cases received last year by Ombudsrail service for passengers of the Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB, rose by as much as 28%, to 1,396 new cases. This is the sharpest increase in years and points to persistent, structural problems within the railways. […]
400 Million ’emergency oil barrels’ buy world another 20 days
March 12, 2026
The war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy markets and aviation. The announcement of a record release of 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves by the 32 members of the International Energy Agency (IEA), of which the US accounts for 172 million, does not seem to be calming the oil […]
Mercedes presents new VLE van
March 11, 2026
With the VLE, Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching the successor to the V-Class and EQV while simultaneously debuting its new electric van platform, VAN.EA. Already in the summer of last year, Mercedes-Benz was preparing the launch with press coverage of a prototype road trip from Stuttgart to Rome to prove its capability for long-term journeys. The […]
Lufthansa pilots call for new strike
March 11, 2026
At Lufthansa, the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union is calling for a new 48-hour strike on Thursday and Friday. Hundreds of flights are at risk of being canceled due to the strike by more than 5,000 pilots, although destinations in the Middle East are expected to be unaffected. The main reason for the strike call is […]
IATA Safety Report 2025: one accident per 759,646 flights
March 10, 2026
The aviation industry delivered a solid safety performance last year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Although the number of accidents in commercial aviation fell compared to 2024, the number of fatalities rose to 394, compared to 244 in the previous year, mainly due to two spectacular accidents in India and the United […]
T&E: ‘Ferries in Europe emit more CO2 than 6.6 million cars’
March 06, 2026
Ferries in port cities like Barcelona, Dublin, and Naples are responsible for more toxic air pollution (sulphur oxide or SOx) than all the cars in those cities, a new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows. Dublin is currently the most polluted port city in Europe for ferry air pollution, followed by Las Palmas and […]
Flanders collects nearly €18 million in truck road pricing fines
March 05, 2026
Last year, the Flemish Tax Administration (VLABEL) issued more than 47,000 fines to trucks that were not in compliance with road pricing regulations. This generated 17,98 million euros in revenue. In eight out of ten cases, the drivers were foreign, mainly from the Netherlands, France, Poland, Germany, and Spain. Automatically via cameras Foreign transporters, especially, […]
€2.50 diesel on Italian highways puts Europe on alert for fuel price surge
March 05, 2026
A spike in global oil markets is pushing diesel prices higher across Europe, with Italian motorway pumps reaching €2.50 per litre and Belgian retailers warning the surge is putting pressure on fuel supply margins. A dramatic illustration of how geopolitical shocks are quickly reaching European drivers and transport companies. Consumer group Codacons reported that diesel […]
Belgium plans military evacuation for citizens stranded in Gulf
March 04, 2026
Like most European countries, Belgium is also busy organizing the repatriation of Belgians stranded in the Middle East due to the military escalation in Iran. Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés) is working closely with Minister of Defense Theo Francken (N-VA) to this end. There are currently almost 26,000 Belgians in the affected […]
Are EREV trucks the way to quickly meet CO2 targets?
March 03, 2026
Germany-based development center FEV has published analysis results that show extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology could benefit the heavy truck segment. Not only in terms of CO2 emissions, but also in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO). According to FEV, the TCO of EREVs could be 33 percent lower than that of diesel trucks. […]
Canadian study shows e-trucks can save up to €100.000 per truck
March 02, 2026
A year-long study by Transport Canada and the PIT Group, part of the research organization FPInnovations, has compared the use and costs of an electric Class 8 heavy truck versus a diesel model in real-world operations. The conclusion? The cost benefits can be huge… but might not be relevant for Europe. The “Zero-Emission Trucking Testbed” […]
Stranded by war: how Gulf escalation cripples global aviation
March 02, 2026
The recent American and Israeli attacks on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliatory attacks, are having a huge impact on international aviation. Due to the direct military threat and airspace closure, the three Arab hubs, Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), and Abu Dhabi (AUH), the world’s most important transfer hubs, have become virtually unusable for international air […]
Drone Cargo Port, where drones can (un)load parcels independently
February 25, 2026
At Droneport in Sint-Truiden, the Antwerp-based medical drone company Helicus is showcasing an automated ‘Drone Cargo Port’. The system is comparable to a parcel-locker-like terminal, where drones can independently load and unload parcels. It was designed to automate the air-to-ground cargo handoff – loading/unloading workflows, standardized handling, and repeatable operations. The technology has been specifically developed […]
Flemish kilometer charge for trucks becomes ‘greener’
February 24, 2026
From July 1, CO2 emissions from vehicles will be taken into account when calculating the kilometer charge for trucks in Flanders. The more environmentally friendly the truck, the lower the rate. This has been announced by Viapass, the body that coordinates the kilometer charge in Belgium. This rate change aligns with European requirements and aims […]
Back on track: Brussels and The Hague revive rail cooperation
February 20, 2026
The express tram between Hasselt and Maastricht was a complete failure, but Belgium and the Netherlands are once again stepping up their cooperation to tackle cross-border rail connections. Only this time, it is not a collaboration between Flanders and its northern neighbors, but one at the national level. Minister of Mobility Jean-Luc Crucke (Les Engagés) […]
MAN proves that megawatt charging also works in the cold
February 17, 2026
MAN has demonstrated the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) ‘s capability in sub-zero temperatures during the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 in Norrköping, Sweden. The MAN eTGX charged reliably at around 750 kW, enabling fast charging of long-range e-trucks during mandatory driver breaks. The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is the next step toward making long-range […]
Electrify the trailer, not the truck: Australia’s road train revolution
February 17, 2026
With its hot climate and long driving distances, electrification remains a challenge for the Australian trucking market. But recent innovations aim to at least increase truck efficiency without compromising on usability. The solution? Electrifying the trailers, not the trucks. With 135-tonne road trains that need to cover thousands of kilometers in sweltering 40-degree Celsius heat, […]
Tesla Semi finally ready for series production?
February 11, 2026
Tesla has updated its official Semi website with the final specifications of the electric heavy-duty truck. Over three years after the first customer deliveries of pre-series trucks, it seems that the Semi is finally nearly ready for series production in Nevada in H1 2026. As is often the case with Tesla, the Semi is entering […]
Belgian CO2 emissions are rising again after 20 years of decline
February 10, 2026
Belgium’s greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2, have been falling for over twenty years, but in 2024, they stopped declining and even increased slightly again (about +0.2%) compared with 2023. Although long-term emissions are declining, projections indicate that current plans are not on track to meet EU or national targets for 2030. The rebound is mainly […]
After turbulent start Windrose pushes ahead with Antwerp factory
January 30, 2026
Antwerp’s industry gets an electric jolt. Windrose, a little-known Chinese electric truck startup with outsized ambitions, has chosen the Belgian port city as the site of its first European factory. With promises of thousands of vehicles, hundreds of jobs, and a streamlined supply chain linking China, Belgium, and France, the decision marks a breakthrough after […]
On paper Belgian climate plan delivers, but on the road it fails
January 28, 2026
Belgium has raised its ambitions in its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), but still needs to make further efforts in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the coming years. But for the time being, the country will not be presented with a multi-million dollar bill. If an EU member state fails to reduce its CO2 […]
Mercedes-Benz NextGen hydrogen truck enters small-series production
January 28, 2026
Daimler has presented its second-generation hydrogen prototype truck, the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2. It succeeds the previous iteration, unveiled in 2020, with components taken from the eActros 600 to improve efficiency, while keeping the same liquid hydrogen-based architecture. The Mercedes GenH2 was first unveiled in 2020, using liquid hydrogen rather than high-pressure gaseous H2 to increase energy […]
Ford’s F-Line E: late to electric trucks, but finally on the road
January 27, 2026
With the introduction of the F-Line E, Ford marks its long-awaited entry into Europe’s electric heavy-truck market. The F-Line E, first unveiled to the public at the Solutrans commercial vehicle show in Lyon in late 2025, is positioned as a regional and urban workhorse rather than a long-haul flagship. Scheduled for rollout in 2026, it […]
China-built world’s largest car carrier reshapes Hyundai’s export future
January 26, 2026
Guangzhou Shipyard International has launched the world’s largest car carrier to date, capable of transporting 10,800 vehicles. The LNG dual-fuel vessel is surpassing the previous generation of 9,000–9,500-car ships that only recently seemed enormous, and it’s intended for South Korean Hyundai. On the surface, it is a story about scale and engineering. Underneath, it is […]
DAF adds XG(+) Electric sleeper truck to the range
January 21, 2026
DAF has expanded its electric truck range with the XG(+) Electric. It features the same drivetrain as the long-range XF Electric, but adds a more spacious cabin built for driver comfort. Multiple drivetrain options and chassis configurations are available. On the back of the DAF XD and XF Electric winning the International Truck of the […]
SNCF orders new TGVs for services between major French cities and Belgium
January 20, 2026
French railway company SNCF has ordered 15 new high-speed trains from train manufacturer Alstom. The additional trains will be used to expand services between France and Belgium, particularly between major French cities and Brussels. The order is worth 600 million euros. Alstom’s Avelia Horizon very high-speed train is the only double-decker train in the world capable […]
French army orders 7,000 trucks from John Cockerill and Daimler
January 19, 2026
Military vehicle manufacturer Arquus and German truck manufacturer Daimler Trucks have secured a contract to supply 7,000 trucks to the French Army. This was announced by Belgian engineering group John Cockerill, which has owned French company Arquus since 2024. According to several French media outlets, the contract is worth approximately 2 billion euros. The order is […]
Eurostar hits 20 million passengers a year, a first in its history
January 14, 2026
Eurostar’s high-speed trains carried a record 20 million passengers last year. By investing in new trains and routes, the high-speed train operator, which currently has a monopoly on passenger transport through the Channel Tunnel, aims to reach 30 million passengers in the long term. Compared with 2024, passenger numbers increased by half a million, or just […]
Longer range lifts Volkswagen electric Transporter’s appeal for fleets
January 09, 2026
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has refreshed its electric Transporter and Caravelle with a larger usable battery, faster charging, and an all-wheel-drive option. This should align the vans better with the needs of fleet buyers who demand electric light commercial vehicles to move beyond city-only duties. A lack of incentives and demanding use cases are hampering the […]
Belgium raised more than a billion euros in kilometer tax
January 08, 2026
The kilometer charge for trucks in Belgium once again generated more than a billion euros last year – €1,060 billion to be precise. This is evident from statistics compiled by Viapass, the interregional entity that coordinates and monitors the kilometer charge in Belgium. In concrete terms, the toll generated €691.8 million in Flanders, €357.4 million […]
Belgium’s bus sector taps unemployed workers with paid driver training
January 08, 2026
Now that many long-term unemployed people in Belgium are losing their allowance, the bus and coach sector is calling on them to become bus drivers. The industry is facing a severe staff shortage and has 530 vacancies. The 374 companies in the sector, united in the FBAA sector federation, are even willing to finance the training. […]
Flanders pulls the plug on e-truck purchase aid from 2026
December 31, 2025
From 1 January 2026, companies in Flanders will no longer be able to apply for purchase support when buying a battery-electric truck. The Flemish Government has decided to remove electric trucks from the so-called ‘Ecologiepremie+’, the main regional investment support scheme for environmentally friendly technologies. The decision comes at a time when the electrification of […]