Mercedes-Benz places record order for SAF with DB Schenker
DB Schenker has received its largest single order for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with Mercedes-Benz’s ...
Improved efficiency and associated climate benefits kick-started a move by Dachser to convert its German fleet to new mega-trailers by 2027.
A spokesperson said moving away from swapbodies to mega-trailers would bring an almost-20% increase in capacity utilisation and see emissions cut as a result of fewer trips.
Road logistics COO Alexander Tonn said: “Dachser pioneered the introduction of the swapbody 50 years ago, and it remains the benchmark in terms of cargo space efficiency.
“Today, we want to be the first major ...
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