Transport and Logistics Network
The Spanish carrier federation Fenadismer warns that the sharp rise in diesel prices has pushed the transport sector into a very difficult financial situation. In just a week and a half since the outbreak of the conflict in Iran, the price of diesel[1]…
Malta’s position within EU transport strategy came under the spotlight as policymakers and industry representatives gathered for an international transport conference organised by IRU member the Maltese Association of Truck and Trailer Operators (ATTO)…
Disruptions to air cargo routes between Asia and Europe are prompting shippers to reassess transport strategies, with an increasing number of logistics providers opting for long-distance road freight as an alternative for time-sensitive shipments.
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Trucks transported 12.6m tonnes of Spanish fruit and vegetables in 2025, maintaining the same 95 per cent share as the previous year
The majoirity of Spain’s fresh fruit and vegetables continues to be transported by truck, accounting for 95 per c…
Portugal’s government has announced a temporary cut to excise duty on road diesel in an attempt to soften the impact of a sharp rise in fuel prices expected from Monday, 9 March. According to the government, the measure applies to the Portuguese mainl…
Disruptions to airfreight corridors caused by the crisis sparked off this month in the Middle East are encouraging shippers and forwarders to explore the potential for China – Europe road transport – so said Beata Užienė, head of intercontinental solut…
Escalating Middle East tensions are disrupting major air cargo routes between Asia and Europe, causing longer transit times and volatility in airfreight availability, prompting shippers to explore alternative logistics corridors.
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Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, is supporting an Ofgem-funded innovation project aimed at helping freight operators plan for the electrification of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) within the cons…
French customs have confirmed that all vehicles travelling to France from the UK will require a valid Envelope Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) before reaching the border from 15th April.
Without a valid ELO, vehicles may face delays or diversion to inland…
Women’s participation in UK logistics is rising rapidly. Over four years, female road transport drivers have increased by 322 percent, directors by 36 percent, forklift drivers by 15 percent, and transport and distribution clerks by 61 percent, reflec…