Transport and Logistics Network
gold-plating of regulationsEC President wades into heavy haulage policy hold-ups
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for an end to the ‘gold-plating’ of federal regulations holding back heavy road freight reforms, highlighting…
Kuehne+Nagel has acquired the road logistics activities of LSL-Lohmöller Spedition und Logistik GmbH, a long-established logistics service provider in Germany offering groupage, LTL and FTL services. This marks another strategic step in strengthening …
Heavy good vehicles (HGV) charging specialist Fleete has opened the “UK’s largest” dedicated commercial vehicle charging hub at the Port of Tilbury in Essex, unveiling a new site that is capable of charging…
Eindhoven terminal begins real‑world hydrogen operations as part of its plan for a fully diesel‑free fleet by 2026.
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DHL Freight has introduced its first hydrogen‑powered truck into daily operations in Eindhoven, marking a significan…
Jonathan Murray, Acting Managing Director, Zemo Partnership, reflects on the lastest transport decarbonisation progress
It’s been a mixed start to 2026 for the road transport decarbonisation agenda; but certainly nowhere near as miserable as the weathe…
The road transport markets in Europe and the United States have shown clearly divergent developments since 2024. And while both regions experienced similar capacity movements in 2022, they have taken distinctly different courses in recent years. Christ…
Tolls are undergoing a big technological shift – with significant implications for road transport operators. AS 24, a subsidiary of IRU member TotalEnergies, made a strong technological bet four years ago that is now paying off for its customers. …
France’s Geodis has begun operating a multimodal logistics service for skincare products specialist Naos, combining rail and road options. Goods are collected in Neuville-en-Ferrain, in northern France, then transported over a distance of around 45 kil…
BAROMETER. Road freight transport prices fell by only 0.1% in January 2026, despite volatility in diesel in a sluggish economy. Regular transport services are staying on course with steady and solid growth.
The French economy is expected to experience …
Kanmon Strait faces near-term logistics risk as evening rain and high precipitation odds on February 24–25 combine with tight Vessel Traffic Service rules. Last year saw repeated fog closures, and similar conditions can slow crossings between Honshu an…