Road Transport

China remains a dominant force in global project logistics, driven by renewable energy exports and infrastructure investment.

Kevin Knight, co-founder and executive chairman of Knight-Swift Transportation, has retired from the company

US states are increasing efforts to counter rising cargo theft, especially deceptive pickups, with daily losses reaching $18 million.

OLG and Bos Dynamics have launched a new sustainable rail freight service, the Bayern Express, between Rotterdam and Munich.

Roadside camera networks are now being used to reconstruct truck drivers' routes, uncovering hours-of-service violations.

A House committee has advanced a bill with $200 million for fiscal year 2027 to expand truck parking nationwide

Federal authorities are increasing efforts to combat tariff fraud, targeting importers suspected of evading duties.

A Dutch court ruled a transport manager was not an employee, requiring repayment of over €62,000 in benefits.

US railroads report strong intermodal freight growth, largely due to increased trucking demand and better industrial production.

A new executive order directs U.S. Customs to increase enforcement against tariff evasion, targeting transshipment schemes.

CEVA Logistics has named an external candidate as its new CEO, signaling a shift in leadership and strategic focus

The White House proposed new tariffs of at least 10% on goods from 60 economies, creating uncertainty for the EU.

A new consortium will develop a "Green Truck Corridor" in California to improve air quality and reduce emissions.

Wayfair is enhancing its logistics by consolidating deliveries and automating driver communications to customers.

Kenvue Canada and Fuel Transport's EV truck pilot in Toronto yielded 44.7% diesel cost savings.

Axxès and tolltickets have been approved as new EETS providers for the Dutch truck toll system, starting July 2026

Maersk flags tighter European logistics due to Rotterdam congestion, Middle East disruption, UK ETS costs, and new EU customs rules

NMFTA's new portal allows anonymous reporting of freight fraud, cargo theft, and cybercrime to identify emerging risks

Freight companies are still battling tight margins, leading to bankruptcies and over 600 job losses despite market recovery signs

S&P Global has reduced Odyssey Logistics' debt rating due to a negative forecast for the upcoming year.

Masterbulk acquired SDC-Trans to boost its bulk transport capabilities, complementing its chemical bulk specialization

Canada's project logistics market is seeing a surge due to energy, data center, and battery storage developments

Datrans Nederland adds three new Volvo FH Aero 460 4x2 (bio-)LNG trucks for its main routes to Switzerland

A shortage of multimodal freight terminals in France is a major impediment to increasing rail's share of cargo transport

DHL Group launched its Humanitarian Logistics Academy in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering free training to aid organizations

Smart workshop design and efficient maintenance processes are key to minimizing truck and commercial vehicle downtime

C.H. Robinson has unveiled an AI-powered system to manage and continuously optimize global supply chains.

The White House is prioritizing enhanced customs enforcement to combat illicit trade and protect domestic industries

XPO is set to exceed its second-quarter tonnage projections, indicating strong performance in the LTL sector

The UK services sector contracted in May 2026, with the PMI at 49.3, due to falling new orders and weak demand.