Road Transport

Dutch port workers in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Zeeland went on strike, causing significant operational delays and longer waiting times.

Bpost has fitted 93,000 parcel containers in Belgium with live trackers for real-time location monitoring and enhanced visibility.

Arvato has opened a new 90,000 square meter logistics campus in Echt, Netherlands, bolstering its European network.

A 55-meter Saltley Viaduct span was moved into place by HS2 using SPMTs during a planned railway closure in Birmingham.

McDonald's Netherlands faces fines if it does not switch to reusable cups for in-store consumption by January 2027

McDonald's faces a penalty from the Dutch ILT for non-compliance with single-use cup regulations in the Netherlands

LTO rejects the PBL's nitrogen report, particularly its proposal for mandatory livestock reduction to cut emissions.

A mandatory reduction in livestock is currently necessary for the Netherlands to meet its 2035 nitrogen emission targets

A truck from Turkey was intercepted in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, with 15 stowaways, leading to the driver's arrest

Iraq's Midland Oil Company is seeking US partnerships to develop gas fields in Diyala and Anbar provinces, opening new opportunities.

Cyprus, Greece, and Portugal have seen sovereign credit rating upgrades from Fitch Ratings due to rapid government debt reduction.

Federal agencies and a White House task force have begun a government-wide strategy to combat trucking fraud.

CBP is gathering public input on implementing a Trump-era executive order for stricter customs enforcement.

A chassis shortage at Norfolk Southern terminals in Pennsylvania is causing container backlogs and disrupting freight deliveries

Walmart is investing $1.3 billion in a new Georgia fulfillment center, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting shipping capabilities

A FedEx Freight executive was terminated over a code of conduct violation, with duties reallocated to other leaders.

Temu's owner, PDD Holdings, is enhancing local fulfillment capabilities to adapt to evolving de minimis import rules.

Europe's airfreight road feeder services face a severe capacity crunch due to a shortage of over 500,000 truck drivers

A 13-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a car on Rijnweg in Hoorn, Netherlands.

ZF is developing software to enable real-time communication between trucks and trailers, alongside remote updates and central intelligence.

The UK's data center growth will likely strain mineral supply chains, potentially impacting logistics and material availability

UK exporters must prepare for new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations impacting international shipments

MAN Truck & Bus will present an updated eTGX electric truck at IAA Transportation 2026, offering a 720 km range

Flexport has expanded its digital freight forwarding services into the United Kingdom and Canada to grow its market presence

Melis Logistics is building a new 22,000 square meter facility in Duiven, Netherlands, including a warehouse and offices.

IRU and T&E advocate for an EU summit to accelerate the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty road transport.

A new alliance of major industry players is set to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen trucks and fueling stations across Europe

New German traffic rules on the A2 motorway restrict heavy trucks from using regional roads as detours, drawing industry criticism.

Marijnissen Transport added three used Scania trucks to its fleet, expanding capacity for sea container transport.

New EU customs rules for steel imports will require detailed 'melt and pour' documentation from October 1.