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(26 articles)ACS Germany Hires New Cargo Business Development Director
ACS Germany has expanded its leadership team by appointing a new cargo business development director, signaling the company's strategic focus on growing its air freight operations. This personnel move
E-commerce Logistics Boom Cooling: €783bn Market Faces Slowdown
The e-commerce logistics sector, which experienced exceptional growth during pandemic lockdowns, is entering a period of market correction and normalization. While growth rates are moderating, the Eur
Norway Customs Changes Create Border Delays for UK Hauliers
Norway's customs administration has implemented procedural changes that pose significant operational challenges for UK-based haulage operators crossing Norwegian borders. This regulatory shift introdu
Europe's Inland Waters Face Capacity Crisis Amid Low Water Levels
Europe's inland waterway network faces a critical capacity squeeze as water levels decline, creating a structural bottleneck for both freight transport and energy infrastructure. Barges operating at r
Europe's Rivers Hit Low Water Levels, Straining Freight Capacity
Europe is experiencing significant disruption to inland waterway freight transport as major rivers including the Rhine, Danube, and Meuse operate at historically low water levels due to extended droug
Rhine Barge Surcharges Soar as Europe's Water Levels Plummet
Inland barge transport on Europe's Rhine River faces severe operational constraints as water levels plummet, triggering extraordinary surcharges that threaten to reshape European supply chain economic
Barge Surcharges Spike as Europe's Waterways Face Capacity Strain
Europe's inland waterway system is experiencing significant pressure, with barge operators imposing substantial surcharges to offset operational challenges including low water levels, bottlenecks, and
Rhine River Record Low Waters Disrupt European Supply Chains
The Rhine River is experiencing historically low water levels, creating a significant supply chain disruption across Central and Western Europe. This crisis affects the movement of bulk commodities in
Europe Air Freight Market to 2034: Growth Drivers & Capacity
Market Data Forecast has released a comprehensive European air freight market analysis projecting trends through 2034. This forward-looking market study provides supply chain professionals with visibi
Europe's Inland Transport Crisis: Rising Rates & Longer Delays
Europe's inland transport network is experiencing a significant tightening of capacity and cost structure, characterized by elevated freight rates, extended transit times, and mounting pressure on raw
Rhine Water Crisis Drives Up European Inland Freight Costs
Europe's inland waterway transport system is facing acute operational stress as record-low Rhine water levels combine with restricted rail capacity and limited road alternatives to create a perfect st
Cyberattack Cripples 8 Ceva Logistics Warehouses in Europe
A significant cyberattack compromised eight Ceva Logistics warehouses across Europe over the weekend, disrupting contract logistics operations and exposing customer data to unauthorized access. The in
Zeebrugge-Romania Rail Corridor Reshapes European Auto Logistics
A newly established rail corridor linking Belgium's Zeebrugge port with Romania's primary automotive manufacturing and distribution hub represents a structural shift in European automotive supply chai
DP World Launches Intermodal Corridor for European Vehicle Shipping
DP World, a leading global supply chain and logistics operator, has initiated a pilot program for an intermodal corridor designed to optimize the movement of finished vehicles between western and sout
Cainiao Launches Smart-Warehouse Projects in Spain and Netherlands
Alibaba's logistics subsidiary Cainiao is establishing smart-warehouse facilities in Spain and the Netherlands, marking a significant expansion of its European infrastructure footprint. These projects
Europe Port Congestion: Why Quick Fixes Won't Work
European ports continue to grapple with chronic congestion that cannot be resolved through temporary measures or tactical interventions. The Journal of Commerce reports that the region's infrastructur
ClearSky Airlines Launches Europe's First All-Electric Cargo Service
ClearSky Airlines, the commercial brand for Netherlands-based e-Smart Avia, has announced plans to launch Europe's first all-electric cargo airline in Q3 2027, operating from Amsterdam Schiphol. The c
Poland Builds EU Cargo Hub, Balances China Growth With Political Concerns
Poland is advancing plans for a major air cargo hub positioned to capture overflow traffic from Europe's saturated cargo airports, but with a strategic caveat: the country is deliberately limiting its
European Cargo Theft Now a Strategic Supply Chain Risk
Cargo theft in Europe has evolved from a localized operational nuisance into a systemic business risk that demands strategic attention from supply chain leaders. The article highlights how organized c
cargo-partner Advances Nippon Integration Across European Network
cargo-partner has advanced its operational integration with Nippon across European markets, signaling a strategic expansion of their joint air cargo capabilities. This partnership deepens ties between
Romanian Rail Tests Boost Freight Reliability Standards
Romanian rail operators are conducting comprehensive testing of their freight rail network to validate reliability metrics and service quality standards. This infrastructure-focused initiative reflect
XPO Launches Rail Freight Service for Baxter Healthcare
XPO Logistics has initiated a rail freight transportation service for Baxter Healthcare, marking an expansion of their contract logistics offerings in Europe. This development reflects a strategic mod
Spain Land Freight Transport 2024 Review: Market Outlook
Upply has published a comprehensive 2024 review of Spain's land freight transport market, offering supply chain professionals insight into one of Europe's critical trucking corridors. Spain serves as
Maersk Europe logistics delays worsen amid Middle East shipping chaos
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping operator, has flagged emerging logistics delays affecting European distribution networks as a direct consequence of ongoing disruptions in Middle Eastern
Chapman Freeborn Europe Launches Aerospace Air Freight Solution
Chapman Freeborn Europe has introduced a new dedicated product specifically designed to serve the aerospace industry's time-critical logistics requirements. This service offering represents a strategi
Europe Struggles to Build Freight-Tech Giants Despite Innovation
Europe possesses significant innovation potential and market opportunity in freight technology, yet faces structural challenges in translating this into globally competitive companies. The article exa