The Loadstar




US truckers hit a bumpy stretch on the economic freeway

Deliveries of appliances, furniture and other bulky items in the US have been growing at a rapid clip, but Schneider National has stepped on the brakes.
Declaring that the segment’s long-term prospects are not looking favourable, the trucking giant announced …


Kotug Smit tugs to be rebranded as Boluda takes over

Netherlands-based European harbour towage specialist Kotug Smit is to become part of the Spanish Boluda Corporacion Maritima group.
Established in 1837, Boluda has a fleet of around 250 tugs in 81 ports in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, France, Germany, …