Road Transport

Logistics UK highlighted the complex transport operation for the Bayeux Tapestry's move from France to the British Museum

New electric truck brands from China and the US could seize a substantial share of the European market, challenging incumbents

Lidl Netherlands has inaugurated its sixth rapid charging hub for electric trucks, aiming for fully electric store deliveries by 2027

Geis Group is set to acquire Krage & Gerloff Logistik, boosting its German road transport and general cargo capabilities.

Smartphones are increasingly vital for truck drivers, streamlining tasks from route updates to delivery confirmations and client contact.

A truck veered off the road near the Galder interchange, with recovery operations scheduled for the evening.

Four Irish livestock transporters face fines from the Dutch NVWA for inadequate feeding of calves during long journeys.

The European Commission has revived the Combined Transport Directive, focusing on intermodal freight promotion.

The IRU backs the EU's public procurement reform, especially the move to best value, but seeks better protections for transport firms

Van Wageningen BV introduces a Volvo FM Electric grab truck for emission-free construction and infrastructure logistics.

A girl on a bicycle was hit by a truck at a Den Helder intersection, resulting in her being trapped underneath.

A Dutch study found that 82% of people think they know how to avoid truck blind spots, but only 32% act safely.

DP World joined AmCham Brazil, signaling its commitment to expanding port and logistics operations with significant investments

Greece's annual inflation rate reached 3.8% in August 2026, mainly due to higher housing, utility, and transport prices

Freightos founder Zvi Schreiber criticizes the company's pivot to software, advocating for a renewed focus on its freight marketplace.

The Dutch Labor Inspectorate reported 309 serious forklift-related accidents from 2020-2025, with ten fatalities.

Amazon projects it will deliver over 86% of its own packages next year, reducing reliance on third-party carriers.

Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) has appointed Tracy Koenig as Chief Information Officer to guide technology strategy.

Three trucking companies filed for bankruptcy in California, New Jersey, and Texas due to a soft freight market

Boston Scientific is resuming shipping operations after a cyberattack disrupted manufacturing and order processing

The EU is set to overhaul its customs framework with a new data hub and authority, simplifying processes for traders.

ZF's CEO identifies China as a key market for electric trucks, expecting its share to reach 50%

TransGlobalProjects opens a new Bilbao office to expand its project logistics operations in Spain, focusing on heavy-lift and out-of-gauge…

Collett successfully delivered 107 Nordex wind turbine components to the Lairg II wind farm in Scotland over seven weeks

The US will ban Canadian dairy, alcohol, and motorcycles from September 29, in response to Canada's retaliatory tariffs.

Kombiverkehr and Nurminen Logistics have expanded intermodal rail services between Italy, Germany, and Sweden

Farizon will present its electric Homtruck to a European audience at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover.

WCAworld uses established commercial freight networks and local operators in 198 countries for rapid disaster response.

Amazon is deploying more than 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks within its German transport network by late 2026

AddSecure will feature CoDriver and frameLOGIC as separate brands at IAA Transportation 2026 to distinguish its diverse solutions.