
Short Line Rail Group Criticizes New Transportation Bill's Truck Benefits, Safety Mandates
A rail industry group criticizes new surface transportation legislation for favoring heavier trucks and imposing expensive safety mandates
US freight registration faces a major overhaul with anti-fraud measures, while European road transport deals with parking shortages and temporary toll reductions. — US federal regulator implements a major freight registration overhaul, the first in three decades, with potential exclusion risks. · Netherlands will temporarily reduce truck tolls by 22.3% from September to December 2026. · A significant truck parking shortage persists in the Netherlands one year after national protests. · Senator Cotton calls for a DOJ probe into China-backed parcel carriers over alleged subsidies and data concerns.

A rail industry group criticizes new surface transportation legislation for favoring heavier trucks and imposing expensive safety mandates
Mattress Firm's contactless delivery service has improved customer flexibility and driver efficiency, executives confirmed

Senator Tom Cotton urges DOJ investigation into Chinese-controlled parcel carriers over alleged subsidies and data sharing concerns
Albertsons has rolled out an AI-powered tool to enhance produce quality inspections at its distribution centers

LTL carrier Saia opened new service centers in Washington and Indiana, expanding its network and service capabilities

Robinson Fresh opens a new cold-chain logistics center in South Texas to support growing produce imports from Mexico

Etrias has acquired the trade name and webshop of the bankrupt Dutch online home furnishings retailer fonQ.

The Netherlands will temporarily cut truck tolls by 22.3% from September 1 to December 31, 2026

Trucking companies face significantly higher insurance premiums, according to a new ATRI report, despite insurers reporting losses

The US federal regulator has launched a major overhaul of freight registration, impacting nearly 400,000 carriers

A Limburg court reduced a transport company's fine for a serious workplace accident, citing victim's partial fault and delays

The Netherlands still faces a significant shortage of truck parking spaces one year after a national protest

Seven truck drivers were fined in Twente, Netherlands, for environmental transport document violations during a recent inspection

The UN's top court has confirmed that the right to strike is internationally protected for all workers, including transport staff

Riga Mainz successfully moved two large process columns from Kleve to the Rhine River, navigating urban routes

A new UK government fuel duty freeze for road hauliers may inadvertently hinder rail freight's competitiveness and modal shift.

Rhenus Logistics has established an alternative overland corridor connecting Europe and the Middle East via Jordan
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