
Dutch Government to End Employer Compensation for Severance Pay by 2027
The Dutch government will discontinue employer compensation for severance payments from January 1, 2027.
European and North American road-freight: tolls, capacity, regulation, last-mile.

The Dutch government will discontinue employer compensation for severance payments from January 1, 2027.

Nussbaum Logistics has increased driver pay, indicating rising competition for truck drivers in the freight sector.

Hub Group's COO and CFO resigned after a $77 million accounting error; a law firm is investigating investor deception

Mammoet deployed SPMTs to transport six large modules for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's Terminal F expansion.

The U.S. merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $82.4 billion, a 3.4% reduction from the previous month, due to increased exports

DHL eCommerce has awarded a substantial $10 billion contract to the USPS for last-mile parcel delivery services

Express carriers DHL, FedEx, and UPS are calling for a phased approach to new EU customs rules for low-value parcels.

The heavy-duty EV sector is adapting to new regulations and the growing need for advanced charging infrastructure.
India's ongoing heatwave is forecast to decrease demand for transport fuels as people reduce travel and outdoor activities

German authorities issued over €162,000 in fines during April transport controls targeting cabotage and rest times

FrieslandCampina expands its electric truck fleet with four new refrigerated vehicles to cut CO2 emissions in dairy transport.

Venus Containers has deployed an electric Volvo FM truck for urban waste collection, securing access to zero-emission zones.

DSV has opened its new logistics campus in Moerdijk, Netherlands, establishing one of Europe's largest contract logistics facilities

MGL Cargo completed the intricate road and ferry transport of five oversized industrial shutters from Egypt to Oman.
ESTA celebrates 50 years of unifying European heavy transport, standardizing regulations for oversized cargo across borders.

Habib Turki has been officially appointed as the new Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU)

A new kilometer-based truck toll in the Netherlands, effective July 1st, will raise operational costs for transport companies.
A rail shipment of military pickup trucks from the Netherlands to Ukraine demonstrates the EU's Military Mobility initiative in action

London Gateway is evolving into a premier multimodal hub, utilizing advanced technology to boost port productivity.

Torc Robotics and Mila have partnered to advance physical AI for autonomous trucks, with Torc establishing a dedicated research space.
Germany's economic advisory council warns the government of prolonged stagnation with no recovery in sight

Costco Wholesale reported better-than-expected Q3 profits, demonstrating its appeal to cost-conscious U.S. consumers.

Americold, a major temperature-controlled warehouse operator, has initiated a new expense-reduction program.

Kleinschmidt integrates Upwell's AI audit engine to streamline freight invoice processing for carriers, promising faster payments

Police are actively disrupting cargo theft rings that exploit online and physical channels for reselling stolen merchandise

Hödlmayr International GmbH acquired Gartner KG's commercial vehicle division to enhance its heavy transport capabilities

Industrial real estate availability is declining while new construction starts are at 10-year lows, favoring last-mile operators
Konecranes secured an order for four electric forklifts from Södra to electrify operations at two Swedish production sites.

US carriers, logistics firms, and ports are investing millions in new infrastructure to support long-term supply chain growth

NHTSA is investigating Rivian vehicles after two complaints of suspension rod separation leading to steering issues.
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