
Dutch Bicycle Manufacturer Accell Declared Bankrupt, Brands Face Uncertain Future
Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell, behind brands like Batavus and Sparta, has been declared bankrupt by an Amsterdam court.
European and North American road-freight: tolls, capacity, regulation, last-mile.

Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell, behind brands like Batavus and Sparta, has been declared bankrupt by an Amsterdam court.

Kelly De Dijcker and Pieter Balcaen have assumed full ownership and co-CEO roles at Tailormade Logistics.

A large fire at Foresco Pallets & Packaging in Lelystad caused no injuries, and the company expects deliveries to continue.

Logistics UK appointed Brenda Maguire as its Northern Ireland Policy Lead to strengthen regional logistics advocacy

Low water levels on the Rhine are increasing fuel prices in Germany, necessitating more road transport.

The UK government has formally expanded Minister Keir Mather's title to include logistics, emphasizing the sector's importance
An earthquake has temporarily halted terminal operations at Colombia's Port of Buenaventura, affecting vessel and cargo movements

Logistics firms face hidden profit losses from inefficient procurement of essential supplies, causing operational delays

A WHO warehouse in Ukraine was destroyed by strikes, impacting humanitarian logistics and medical supply distribution.

Italy's truck driver shortage has slightly eased to 9%, but structural challenges persist, according to CONFETRA.

Portuguese firm LASO Transportes helped recover a 148-million-year-old dinosaur fossil from Jurassic cliffs using a mobile crane

Diesel and gasoline pump prices in the Netherlands are rising again as crude oil nears $85 per barrel.

Retail and logistics sectors are driving the majority of demand for big-box warehouses across the UK.

Dutch inflation hit 3.2% in July, with energy and motor fuel prices being the main contributing factors.

Dutch goods exports grew 3.1% in June 2026, with imports also increasing, as per preliminary CBS data

U.S. officials are working with foreign investors to identify and close gaps in the domestic manufacturing supply chain.

The FMCSA has proposed codifying English language proficiency enforcement standards for commercial drivers to enhance clarity.

North American shippers' intermodal satisfaction dropped in H1 due to slower trains, unreliable schedules, and more tender rejections

ACFS Port Logistics, Australia's largest port drayage operator, has entered administration but expects no operational impact

The US government is investing $2 billion to fortify critical minerals supply chains, aiming to boost domestic resilience
The rising use of short-term mini-bids by shippers reflects a need to address shrinking truck capacity and increasing rates.

MSC introduces new surcharges for rail, truck, and rail-truck services due to Rhine low water levels affecting inland logistics
Ahold Delhaize and Americold are discontinuing plans for two automated frozen warehouses in the US.
FedEx and Amazon are significantly expanding their use of robotic arms and automated systems in logistics operations

An EU-supported project will train 600 drivers from Egypt and Morocco for European road transport, with 200 heading to Italy or Romania

Global diesel supplies are expected to tighten considerably as winter nears, driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions and refinery damage.

ATA chairman urges transparency in third-party litigation funding, citing its negative impact on the trucking industry.
Clorox expects a $200 million inflation impact, largely due to rising energy, commodity, and supply chain costs.

Dutch transport companies face significant self-financing challenges for electrification, with subsidies covering under half the total…
De Bijenkorf's online orders face significant delays due to a security incident impacting logistics partner CEVA Logistics.
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