Road Transport

Retailers are leveraging RFID and serialization to enhance supply chain data and combat organized theft, which cost $131M in Q1.

French radio legend Philippe Bouvard, known as a friend to truck drivers, has died at the age of 96

German students involved in a bus accident on the A28 were sheltered in a Wezep sports hall after sustaining minor injuries

A white Volvo tractor unit with Polish plates was stolen from a business premises in Voerde, Germany, on August 15, 2026

Over 1.7 million passenger cars were transacted in the Netherlands in 2025, with electric vehicles popular among high earners.

London's draft plan backs urban logistics hubs to counter an 18% drop in industrial land, supporting city supply chains

BUKO Transport concludes its six-year role providing logistical support for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort

HGK Group is developing a new 27,000 sqm trimodal logistics facility at the Port of Hamburg, set to open in 2028

Private fleet operators face rising per-mile costs from elevated fuel prices, increased operational expenses, and higher driver pay.

Top private carriers are balancing in-house fleet operations with service quality and cost control, according to a new report

Private carriers observed varied fleet growth in 2026, with some sectors expanding while others remained stagnant

An interactive map provides regional locations for the 2026 Top 100 Private Carriers across North America

Transport Topics has published its 2026 list of the top 100 private trucking companies, detailing key industry players.

Canada has paused import tariff negotiations with the US, citing a lack of progress in protecting its national interests

Chris Spear has resigned as CEO of the American Trucking Associations, effective immediately, despite a prior extension.

ARC Group has secured a FEMA contract to provide national cross-dock and incident base support for disaster relief.

German companies have recovered nearly €800 million in US import tariffs, with DHL receiving over €400 million

Chris Spear has resigned as President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, with a search for his replacement underway

Increased ELD enforcement aims to prevent driver hour fraud, further tightening US truck capacity and impacting supply chains

SVZ Transport launched a new electric truck charging hub in Zwaag, featuring eight charging points, including two 400 kW fast chargers.

XPO appointed Jonas Svedlund as Chief Legal Officer, responsible for legal and compliance functions, a routine corporate change

Business activity expanded at its quickest pace since 2022, fueled by stronger demand and improved market sentiment.

Curators are exploring domestic and international options for a restart of bankrupt Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell

Birkenstock is on track with its European production network expansion to meet 2027 capacity goals, including German plant upgrades and a…

Time-critical logistics is now a strategic resilience tool for automotive manufacturers facing complex and disrupted supply chains

Baxter Freight received an EcoVadis Committed Badge for its progress in sustainable and responsible business practices

DP World opened a new warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, expanding its integrated logistics network across Southeast Asia.

Dutch Consumer Association finds food manufacturers use misleading fiber claims to make products appear healthier to consumers

HGK Group is expanding its operations in the Port of Hamburg with a new 27,000-square-meter trimodal logistics center.

Dutch consumer confidence slightly improved in August 2026, though remaining well below the long-term average.