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25.06.2026 - Schmitz Cargobull presents the latest product and service highlights for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 – now at its new location Pavilion 33.

Schmitz Cargobull wins big in ETM Awards readers' poll

12.06.2026 - The trailer manufacturer received the ETM Award 2026 "Best of New Transportation" in eight different product categories.

S.BO OPENSIDER: More flexibility in dry freight transport

03.06.2026 - Schmitz Cargobull is expanding its portfolio with the side-opening S.BO OPENSIDER, a dry freight box for fast and efficient loading and unloading processes.

Schmitz Cargobull Acquires Majority Stake in Australian Freighter Group

01.06.2026 - Schmitz Cargobull has increased its investment in Australian trailer manufacturer Freighter Group.

Schmitz Cargobull acquires 100% of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik

21.04.2026 - The shareholders of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH have decided to transfer their remaining shares to Schmitz Cargobull AG.

Schmitz Cargobull is the first trailer manufacturer to offer a certified trailer telematics system for Türkiye

17.04.2026 - Schmitz Cargobull has started offering its proven TrailerConnect® telematics system in a version certified specifically for the Turkish market.

Schmitz Cargobull honours "Service Partner of the Year 2025"

11.03.2026 - Coveted award is presented to 34 service partners in 33 countries.

New production plant in Romania

04.03.2026 - The new plant in Oradea will assemble S.CS curtainsider semi-trailers and S.KI tipper semi-trailers for the Central European market.

Lightweight and robust, designed for maximum service life and easy maintenance.

26.02.2026 - Schmitz Cargobull presents the improved aluminium box body for the S.KI AK LIGHT tipper semi-trailer.

Flexible M.KO OPENSIDER truck body for the Nordic market

06.02.2026 - With the relaunch of the M.KO OPENSIDER truck body, Schmitz Cargobull is presenting a flexible and efficient vehicle solution.

The new S.BO MULTI

30.01.2026- With the S.BO MULTI, Schmitz Cargobull is expanding its dry freight portfolio with a versatile semi-trailer for frequently changing transport tasks.

Future-oriented technologies in temperature-controlled transport

29.01.2026 - Temperature-controlled transport is subject to the highest requirements in terms of reliability, transparency and operational safety.

Schmitz Cargobull reorganises Central Europe sales region

13.01.2026 - Schmitz Cargobull is restructuring the Central Europe sales region as of 1 January 2026.

Schmitz Cargobull hands over the 1,000th S.KO COOL refrigerated trailer to NORDFROST

08.01.2026 - Schmitz Cargobull has handed over the 1,000th refrigerated trailer to NORDFROST GmbH & Co. KG.

Schmitz Cargobull presents all-electric S.KOe COOL semi-trailer at the CNL workshop in Austria

17.12.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull presented its all-electric S.KOe COOL semi-trailer at the "Council for Sustainable Logistics" (CNL) workshop in Austria.

Schmitz Cargobull wins ‘European Transport Award for Sustainability 2026’

28.11.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull has once again been awarded the prestigious ‘European Transport Award for Sustainability’ by HUSS-Verlag (Germany).

SOLUTRANS 2025: Schmitz Cargobull presents new S.CU dc90 refrigeration unit and other practical transport solutions

18.11.2025 - Under the motto "Delivering Performance", Schmitz Cargobull will be presenting practical vehicle solutions and digital services at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon that provide marked relief for transport companies.

Schmitz Cargobull Ibérica receives CAAR Award

30.10.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull Ibérica was presented with the prestigious CAAR Award for Industrial Process Innovation

Schmitz Cargobull and AddSecure announce Europe-wide strategic partnership

28.10.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull, Europe's leading trailer manufacturer, and AddSecure, Europe's leading provider of IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions, are expanding their existing collaboration.

The new S.CU dc90 transport refrigeration

27.10.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull is the first manufacturer to introduce the environmentally friendly refrigerant R454A as standard in the S.CU modular system - a strong signal for sustainable transport solutions.

Mourning the loss of Dr Heinz Schmitz

23.04.2025 - The Supervisory Board, the Executive Board and the employees of Schmitz Cargobull AG mourn the loss of Dr Heinz Schmitz, who passed away on 17 October 2025 at the age of 88.

Sustainability Report 2024/25

13.10.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull publishes its third sustainability report – aligned with ESRS for the first time

Successful EcoDuo pilot project

09.10.2025 - TÜV Rheinland confirms reduction in infrastructure load; manufacturers call for inclusion in positive network

Datenfabrik.NRW

01.10.2025 - How Schmitz Cargobull and CLAAS are bringing digitalisation and AI to the production floor.

TTW Award 2025

26.09.2025 - First place in the eCHAMp category for hybrid transport cooling unit S.CU d80 ePTO ready

Resilient and future-ready

24.09.2025 - Despite a decline in revenues and profits in what was a challenging financial year (2024/25), Schmitz Cargobull is demonstrating its resilience by investing in innovative technology and production capacities.

Schmitz Cargobull receives validation for net-zero targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

11.09.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull AG has received official confirmation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that its short- to long-term targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions meet the SBTi criteria.

Interview

08.09.2025 - Britta Sprey talks about spare parts logistics, the service partner network and digital solutions at Schmitz Cargobull

Schmitz Cargobull Invests in Sub Zero

19.08.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull AG has announced a strategic investment in Sub Zero Insulation Technologies (SZIT), one of India’s top producers of refrigerated and dry freight truck bodies.

Goodyear and Schmitz Cargobull enhance data integration between FleetHub and TrailerConnect®

14.08.2025 - Customers now also benefit from the integrated Goodyear TPMS Connect solution.

Schmitz Cargobull’s fleet of service vans hits the road

03.07.2025 - Maximum uptime thanks to a strong network of over 1,400 service partners and a brand new mobile fleet of service vans.

16.06.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull takes next step in expansion. GT Trailers and Schmitz Cargobull AG combine their expertise.

New standards in trailer lightweight construction

11.06.2025 - BERGER Fahrzeugtechnik and Schmitz Cargobull present the new Evolution generation, featuring the lightweight BERGERecotrail® chassis combined with a functional Schmitz Cargobull body.

Sustainable digital solutions for increased transport efficiency

02.06.2025 - Anyone trying to advance the level of digitalisation in their processes will increase the efficiency of their transport business as well as their profitability.

Product of the Year 2025

21.05.2025 - For the second time in a row, readers of the trade magazine Baugewerbe have chosen the smart S.KI tipper semi-trailer as the winner in the commercial vehicles category.

elogistics award 2025

14.05.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull has been honoured with the 2025 elogistics award at the 40th annual AKJ Automotive network conference.

Innovative cooling and drive technology

06.05.2025 - Tevex Logistics is adding a total of 166 new refrigerated vehicles from Schmitz Cargobull to its fleet – the first new recruits are two specialist trailers designed for emission-free refrigerated transport.

GDP certificate extended

28.04.2025 - TÜV Süd confirms renewed Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for the TrailerConnect® telematics system

Schmitz Cargobull strengthens its presence in Central Asia

11.04.2025 – Schmitz Cargobull is strengthening its presence and customer proximity in Central Asia with the establishment of the subsidiary “Schmitz Cargobull SCA (South Central Asia)”.

New Sales Director for Southwest Europe

08.04.2025 - Miguel Iglesias takes over regional management of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Schmitz Cargobull at the Bauma 2025

07.04.2025 – Schmitz Cargobull will be at the BAUMA trade fair (7–13 April 2025) with an extensive range of vehicles.

New Chief Sales Officer and changes on the Supervisory Board at Schmitz Cargobull

01.04.2025 – The Schmitz Cargobull AG Supervisory Board appointed Ralph Kleideiter (48) as the board member responsible for the Sales division (Chief Sales Officer – CSO) on 1 April 2025.

Once again recognised for its training quality

31.03.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull receives 2025 VR Innovation Award in the category of “Training and Future Talent” for its outstanding work with younger generations of employees.

Thirst quencher on tour

21.03.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull has handed over six ecoCHAMP LTO lightweight curtainsiders from BERGERecotrail® to PepsiCo German.

Partnership with GT Trailers

GT Trailers has signed an agreement with Schmitz Cargobull AG that will see Europe’s leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers and bodies, from Münsterland, Germany, acquire a 48 per cent share in the business.

Price increase for all vehicle types

06.03.2025 – Schmitz Cargobull, Europe's leading semi-trailer manufacturer, is to increase its prices by three to five per cent by product group.

Innovation meets sustainability

18.02.2025 - The new lightweight ecoCHAMP LTO reduces journeys by up to 10 percent and is also ideally suited for use with e-tractor units.

Bauma 2025

13.02.2025 - Schmitz Cargobull is showcasing its latest products and services for the construction industry at Bauma 2025.

Nationwide Produce grows fleet with new Schmitz Cargobull reefers

12.02.2025 - Fresh food supplier has returned to Schmitz Cargobull for seven S.KO COOL refrigerated semi-trailers to feed its growing business.

Seal of approval for sustainable trailer telematics

11.02.2025 - The German Institute for Sustainability & Economy has once again honoured the Schmitz Cargobull subsidiary Cargobull Telematics GmbH in the areas of ecology, economy and social competence.

Expansion of delivery centre at the Vreden site (Germany)

29.01.2025 - Approved building project expected to speed up vehicle delivery and reduce impact on the environment.

New "Head of Product Line Digital Services"

22.01.2025 - Dr. Cafer Ince took on the role of Head of Product Line Digital Services for Schmitz Cargobull on 1 January 2025.

Schmitz Cargobull and NABU gemeinsam Zeichen für Klimaschutz

11.12.2024 - Planting campaign on the noise barrier of the Schmitz Cargobull plant in Vreden.

German Sustainability Award 2025

29.11.2024 – Schmitz Cargobull impresses in the mobility and logistics category

50 new trailers for Lockwood Group

28.11.2024 - Lockwood Group has added 50 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FIXED ROOF semi-trailers to its busy operation, helping support the business’ ambitious growth strategy.

30 new trailers for Marcotran

20.11.2024 - Marcotran, a leading integrated logistics solutions provider in Spain, has added 30 new S.CS curtainsider semi-trailers with MEGA VARIOS bodies to its fleet for intermodal transport.