Road Transport

Geopolitical factors, energy concerns, technology, and trade policies are reshaping global supply chains towards resilience.

Illegible or damaged shipping documents are an underestimated operational risk in road freight, causing delays and disputes

The electric Renault Trafic Van E-Tech secured the International Van of the Year 2027 award at IAA Transportation 2026.

Logistics digitalization firm CIRCLE Group saw its H1 2026 revenue jump 34% to €15.8 million, driven by strong service and software growth.

Iran is developing northern ports and land routes to counter the impact of a US-led maritime blockade on its southern ports

Sparhawk Trucking is shutting down after an unsuccessful search for a buyer, affecting numerous drivers and contractors

Hub Group anticipates an operating loss for the first half, potentially facing a stock delisting notice.

ZF Friedrichshafen received the Truck Innovation Award 2027 for its TraXon Hybrid transmission system at IAA Transportation 2026

LTL carriers reported rising shipment weights in Q3 2026, indicating a recovering freight market and increased activity

EV Realty appointed Henrik Holland as president to spearhead expansion into charging hubs and autonomous vehicle markets

ECT has delayed the mandatory safety test enforcement for truck drivers at its Rotterdam terminals until November 2026.

Trucking advocates are pressing US lawmakers to repeal the federal excise tax on heavy trucks and bolster cargo theft oversight.

Milence, Daimler Truck, MAN, and Scania demonstrated a Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks at IAA 2026

DP World is expanding its trucking fleet and adding new land routes to diversify supply chains linked to the Persian Gulf

CBP will revoke import privileges for shippers with inaccurate customs data starting September 18.

Hankook is investing €540 million to begin European production of truck and bus tires at its Hungarian plant from October 2026

Daimler Truck North America is nearing a decision on the location for its largest U.S. manufacturing plant.

ECOOLTEC launched the T15, an all-electric, diesel-free transport refrigeration unit using natural refrigerants for trucks and trailers

Danish Defence orders 15 new Broshuis Heavy Equipment Trailers for transporting Leopard tanks, with delivery expected this year

A Dutch transport company must pay over €7,700 for unpaid truck driver training, a court ruled.

DP World is expanding its overland logistics network to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz due to geopolitical risks

Wim and Monique Hertgers are stepping back from Hertgers Transport & Expeditie, with Remon Schotman taking over leadership.

ODIN Logistics launches a new UK subsidiary in Immingham, focusing on trailer transport and expanding its fleet.

COLI Antwerp completed four complex project cargo shipments across four continents, including heavy-lift equipment and a metro carriage

Shell and Amazon launched fast-charging hubs for electric trucks in Germany, with sites in Hannover and Kirchheim now active.

Real-time driver verification at pickup is essential to address the surge in cargo theft, according to a logistics CEO

BYD Commercial Vehicles is expanding its European electric truck offerings, unveiling the ETT 44 tractor and other models at IAA 2026.

DAF Trucks will present new electric XG and XG+ models, diverse electric chassis, and a payload-boosting battery at IAA 2026

Rhenus Project Logistics moved over 400 tonnes of transformer equipment from China to Canada using multimodal transport.

MAN Truck & Bus will present an enhanced electric MAN eTGX at IAA Transportation 2026, boasting a 720 km range.