Transport and Logistics Network
In May and June 2025, the European road transport market[1] was in a state of dynamic transformation. On the one hand, there was a significant increase in the number of loads posted on many routes, and on the other, a reduction in available transport c…
A 5p fuel duty increase would deliver higher prices at the pump and higher distribution costs, pushing up prices for food, drink and energy, according to new research carried out on behalf of the RHA.
As a result of a 5p increase, overall consumer pric…
The guarding firm Land Sheriffs report deployment of trespass and welfare officers on the UK rail network. The firm, based in Harlow,…
China’s road freight volume has returned to growth for the first time in three years, rising by over 5% year-on-year, according to the head of a logistics technology company.
Zhai Xuehun, founder and CEO of G7 Connect, said at a logistics conference on…
Road freight operators across Europe are continuing to face rising toll costs as EU member states introduce new charging structures designed to support environmental goals and shift the sector toward lower-emission transport.
Research from Transport In…
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the chemical industry, represented by CEFIC, warns that mandatory zero-emission vehicle quotas risk undermining safety and feasibility for hazardous and sensitive goods.
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SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, has called for more support for the road haulage industry.
Mr Rowlands, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport recently sponsored a reception for the Road Haulage Association in the Senedd t…
BAROMETER. Political chaos in France has plunged the economy into a slump and raised fears of a collapse. For now, road transport prices are holding up, but anger is brewing.
In recent days, the hypothesis of a “rising productivity gap” has been a recu…
Recent visits to three of Iran’s main border crossings have uncovered bottlenecks – but also clear opportunities to speed up trade.
IRU, together with its member ICCIMA[1], has visited three major Iranian border crossings neighbouring Türkiye and…
While adoption of electric HGVs remains in its early stages, government support, real-world trials and growing infrastructure investment are beginning to overcome the barriers of range, cost and charging. So, how far has the industry progressed in deca…