Road Transport

A car transporter from Kosovo was stopped in Nuremberg by German police due to dangerous brake and steering defects.

Norway's Digitoll customs system goes live September 15, prompting warnings of potential border delays for air cargo and other modes

NIWO has joined the IRU to bolster Dutch road transport interests and promote collaboration on sustainability and digitalization.

European stocks edged higher, supported by falling crude prices, even as central bank warnings and upcoming earnings reports prompted…

WiseTech Global's FY26 revenue increased 79% to $1.396 billion, driven by the e2open acquisition and CargoWise growth

Companies can apply for Westerschelde Tunnel exemptions for freight during the East Tube's long-term closure, starting August 31st

Thousands of Dutch public sector workers will protest government social security plans in The Hague on September 8th.

LeerdamTrans BV, a Dutch transport company, has been declared bankrupt by the Midden-Nederland District Court.

Girteka is moving some transport operations to Latvia and Romania due to Europe's persistent professional driver shortage.

BASF begins a €100 million-plus upgrade of its Ludwigshafen multimodal terminal to boost capacity and resilience

Extinction Rebellion plans to continue highway blockades in the Netherlands, despite new criminal prosecution threats from authorities

Iraq's 2027 budget will dedicate $15 billion to existing stalled projects, with no new initiatives planned

A report by Congressional Democrats suggests Donald Trump's oil and gas stock holdings increased by up to $15.5 million amid the Iran war

Germany's Q2 2026 GDP growth was revised to 0.3%, with exports serving as the main economic driver.

Trimble introduces Arc Agent, an AI tool to integrate with TMS and third-party apps for enhanced data processing

SpaceX plans a $100 billion launch facility on Louisiana's Gulf Coast, intending to support thousands of annual launches

Police are investigating a collision on the A28 near Wezep, with the inquiry expected to last for weeks or months

The Port of Los Angeles anticipates a 5% cargo volume increase as shippers divert freight from disrupted global routes.

Rocsys has launched its S2 automated charging system for heavy-duty electric vehicles at ports, terminals, and logistics sites

Gatik AI has raised $200 million, indicating a move towards broader highway deployment of autonomous trucks in North America

Orange EV is expanding its electric terminal tractor fleet at East Coast ports with new deployments in New Jersey and Philadelphia

Priority Courier Experts acquired Priority Dispatch and Diamond Expedited, expanding Midwest delivery capabilities.

German police checks on A1 and A60 motorways revealed multiple violations, including overweight and oversized loads.

A 25-year-old from Alkmaar faces jail time for repeated traffic offenses, including a fatal accident.

Volvo Trucks expands its electric FH lineup with new rigid variants, offering 640 kWh battery capacity for heavy-duty transport.

GEODIS introduces enhanced mobile tools for its Polish LTL network, improving real-time data access and operational efficiency.

The IAA Transportation trade fair in Hannover will highlight future innovations in logistics and commercial vehicles.

Hong Kong authorities conducted multi-agency drills at Huanggang Port to enhance operational readiness for cross-boundary clearance.

Logistics businesses are beginning to show signs of recovery, with improved confidence in financial health and outlook.

Rhenus Logistics Southern Africa received Samsung's Best Supplier Award 2025 for its 26-year partnership and operational excellence.