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(199 articles)CEVA Logistics Consolidates European Last-Mile Under PAACK Brand
CEVA Logistics has announced a strategic consolidation of its European last-mile delivery operations by integrating Colis Privé and PAACK under the unified PAACK brand. The combined network will serve
Stegra Builds Three-Hub European Steel Distribution Network
Stegra, a Sweden-based green steel producer, has formalized partnerships with three port and logistics operators to create a coordinated European distribution network serving customers from its Boden
Cargo Theft Costs 4-7x More Than Stolen Goods Value
A new analysis by LivingPackets reveals that cargo theft imposes catastrophic hidden costs far exceeding the direct value of stolen goods. Research indicates that for every euro of direct loss, busine
Maersk warns of converging European logistics crises amid Middle East uncertainty
Maersk has issued a critical Europe Market Update warning that multiple supply chain disruptions are converging simultaneously, creating a perfect storm for shippers. The convergence includes persiste
Rhine Low Water Pushes 35% of Cargo to Road, Rail as Capacity Strains
Unseasonably persistent low water levels along the Rhine River are creating one of the most severe inland navigation disruptions since 2018, forcing a significant portion of container cargo away from
Containers Don't Lie Europe Brings Transparency to Logistics
Containers Don't Lie Europe represents a logistics business initiative focused on container management and supply chain visibility in Europe. The initiative appears to address transparency and account
European Logistics Firms Hit by Falling Freight Rates
Reuters reports that European logistics firms are experiencing negative impacts from falling freight rates. This development signals reduced pricing power in the transportation market, which typically
European Ports Hit by Summer Cargo Surge, Creating Congestion
European ports are experiencing significant congestion driven by a summer cargo surge, according to Kuehne+Nagel reporting. This seasonal peak is creating operational challenges for shippers and carri
Trade Policy Uncertainty Weighs on Euro Area Economic Activity
The European Central Bank examines the relationship between trade policy uncertainty and euro area economic activity. Supply chain professionals operating in Europe face headwinds from unresolved trad
Italian trucking strike threatens European freight flows in April
A nationwide strike by Italian haulage workers is scheduled for April 20-25, prompted by concerns over high diesel costs. The action, coordinated by industry associations Trasportounito and Unatras, w
IRU Pushes for Strict 30-Day Payment Limit in Transport
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is advocating for a strict 30-day maximum payment term requirement for transport services, addressing systemic cash flow challenges that plague the truckin
DHL Invests €400M to Strengthen European Supply Chain Resilience
DHL Group is deploying €400 million in capital to enhance supply chain resilience across Europe, focusing on expanding warehousing facilities, modernizing distribution networks, and increasing operati
Germany Blocks COSCO Freight Acquisition on Strategic Grounds
Germany has rejected COSCO's bid to acquire a domestic freight forwarding company, marking a significant hardening of European stance toward Chinese investment in logistics infrastructure. This decisi
Seven Northern European Ports Deploy Cross-Border Automated Freight
Seven major ports in northern Europe have committed to backing a cross-border automated freight initiative, marking a significant regional effort to modernize logistics operations through automation a
Marsh: European Firms Face Rising Geopolitical Supply Chain Risks
Marsh, a major insurance and risk management firm, has issued a warning to European companies that geopolitical risks are deepening and supply chain disruptions are becoming more frequent and severe.
European logistics firms capitalize on global supply disruptions
European logistics companies are positioned to significantly benefit from ongoing global supply chain disruptions, as capacity constraints and route complexity create pricing power and customer lock-i
European Shippers and Forwarders Report Strong Q3 Demand
European shippers and forwarders are positioned to deliver strong performance in the third quarter, buoyed by resilient demand across key markets. This optimistic outlook suggests that the European lo
Grafton Group Reports No Material Supply Chain Disruption Yet
Grafton Group, a major distributor of building materials and supplies across Europe, reports that it has not experienced any material supply chain disruptions as of the announcement date. This stateme
Rhine Water Levels Hit Record Low: Fuel Logistics at Risk
The Rhine River, Europe's most critical inland shipping corridor, has reached unprecedented low water levels, severely disrupting fuel logistics and broader cargo movement across the continent. This c
GEODIS Expands TAPA Security Certification Across Europe
GEODIS, a major European logistics provider, has expanded its TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) security certification across three key markets: Germany, the United Kingdom, and Sweden.
Captrain Makes Small Rail Shipments Economically Viable
Captrain, a major European rail freight operator, has announced that small shipment sizes can be transported economically, marking a shift in rail freight market dynamics. Traditionally, rail transpor
Europe Shifts Middle Corridor Strategy for Supply Chain Resilience
Europe is fundamentally reassessing its approach to the Middle Corridor, a critical transcontinental trade route connecting Asia to Europe through the Caspian region. This strategic pivot reflects geo
Rhine River Low Water Paralyzes European Shipping Network
The Rhine River, Europe's most critical inland waterway for commerce, has reached historic low-water levels, effectively halting barge operations and creating severe bottlenecks for containerized and
GEODIS Expands Contract Logistics Capabilities in France
GEODIS, a major third-party logistics provider, has announced a strategic strengthening of its contract logistics operations in France. This expansion reflects the company's commitment to enhancing it
FedEx Names Cosmin Coman to Lead Liège Air Hub Strategy
FedEx has appointed Cosmin Coman to lead strategic development of its Liège Air Hub, signaling continued investment in its European sorting and distribution infrastructure. This leadership move reflec
Green Hydrogen Rail Freight Pilot Launches at Port of Savona
The Port of Savona has initiated a pilot program deploying green hydrogen technology for rail freight operations, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing inland transportation in Europe. This
Berlin Blocks Cosco's Hamburg Logistics Deal Over Security Concerns
Germany's federal government has signaled opposition to a proposed acquisition of a Hamburg-based logistics firm by China's Cosco, one of the world's largest container shipping operators. The blockade
Poland Approves 212-Hectare Rail Junction for New Airport Hub
Poland has approved a significant 212-hectare rail junction to support a new airport development, marking a strategic infrastructure investment that will enhance multimodal connectivity in Central Eur
Swiss Transalpine Rail Freight Surges: Infrastructure Strains
Transalpine rail freight through Switzerland is experiencing growth, signaling increased modal shift from road to rail in Alpine corridors. However, this expansion is constrained by aging infrastructu
K+N Bets Big on AI Cargo and Chinese Brands During Softening Peak
Kuehne + Nagel is signaling a more nuanced view of peak season performance, betting on emerging opportunities rather than traditional volume growth. While US retail spending remains solid, import dema
Maersk Investment Arm Acquires Majority Stake in Euroports
Maersk's investment arm has acquired a majority stake in Euroports, marking a significant consolidation move within European port and terminal operations. This acquisition represents Maersk's strategi
UK Freight Forwarding Market Forecast 2026-2034
This market analysis report provides a forward-looking assessment of the UK freight forwarding sector through 2034, examining growth trajectories, competitive dynamics, and structural shifts in how go
Uber Freight Expands 4PL Operations Across Europe
Uber Freight is expanding its fourth-party logistics (4PL) operations across Europe, marking a significant strategic push into regional freight management and supply chain orchestration. This expansio
Pepco Expands Poland Hub with Long-Term Freight Deals
Pepco, a major European discount retailer, is investing in a new distribution hub in Poland and entering into extended freight agreements as part of a broader strategy to build supply chain resilience
Norway Invests $21.9M in 11 Port Projects for Supply Chain
Norway is deploying $21.9 million across 11 separate port projects, signaling a strategic commitment to modernizing and expanding Nordic maritime infrastructure. This capital investment addresses grow
Pepco Expands Poland Logistics to Counter Shipping Disruptions
Pepco is actively reinforcing its logistics infrastructure in Poland to mitigate the impact of ongoing shipping disruptions affecting European supply chains. This strategic move reflects a broader ind
Uber Freight Expands European Operations to Drive Digital Logistics
Uber Freight has announced a significant expansion strategy targeting European markets, signaling the company's commitment to scaling its digital freight platform beyond North America. This move repre
FedEx-Led Consortium Completes InPost Acquisition
The acquisition of Poland's InPost by a consortium led by FedEx and Advent International has reached a critical milestone: all offer conditions have been satisfied and the deal is now unconditional. S
Spanish Ports Hit 373M Tons in 2024: 1.2% Growth Through August
Spain's port network demonstrated steady growth in the first eight months of 2024, processing 373 million tons of cargo, a 1.2% year-over-year increase. While modest in percentage terms, this volume r
CEVA Logistics Expands JLR Finished Vehicle Contract Across France, Benelux
CEVA Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider, has expanded its existing contract with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to include finished vehicle transport services across France and the Benelux c
Freight Forwarder Exit Strategy: Start 5 Years Before Sale
The European freight forwarding sector faces a demographic crisis: business owners are aging while the next generation shows limited interest in taking over family operations. A series of industry ana
Rhine River Drought Cripples Barge Traffic, Forces Costly Ground Shifts
Record-low water levels on the Rhine River are creating a significant bottleneck in European inland waterway transportation, one of the continent's most cost-effective and environmentally efficient fr
Rail Freight Recovers 16% But Revenue Falls, What's Happening?
Spain's freight railway sector is sending contradictory signals: while transportation volumes recovered by 16% in the second quarter, revenues declined 2.7% year-on-year. This divergence, more tonnage
Andalusian Exports Surge: 2x Spanish Growth Rate Through July
Andalusia is emerging as a disproportionately strong export hub within Spain, with shipments reaching €25.698 billion through July and growing at approximately twice the rate of overall Spanish export
Crane Worldwide Logistics Expands Scandinavian Operations
Crane Worldwide Logistics has announced a strategic expansion of its operations across Scandinavia, reinforcing its commitment to the Nordic freight market. This move reflects growing demand for speci
Rhine Water Levels Drop, Shipping Costs Rise Across Europe
Declining water levels on the Rhine River, a critical European inland waterway, are driving up cargo shipping costs as barge operators reduce payload capacity to navigate shallower channels. This seas
DSV Stock Plunges 5% on Road Transport Challenges
DSV experienced a sharp stock decline exceeding 5% to reach a 17-month low following mounting challenges in its road transport operations. The company's performance deteriorated even as the broader tr
EU ETS Costs Hit €572M: Felixstowe Pursues Relief Strategy
European shippers face a combined €572 million bill under the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS), a regulatory framework expanding carbon pricing to maritime shipping. This represents a structural sh
Rhine Water Levels Surge Cargo Costs, Forcing Supply Chain Reroutes
Declining water levels on the Rhine River are driving up cargo shipping costs across Europe, as reduced river depth limits barge capacity and forces shippers to seek alternative transportation modes.
Cherry's Logistics Launches AI-Powered Forwarding in Hamburg
Cherry's Logistics, a newly established Hamburg-based freight forwarder founded by experienced industry veterans Tim Kirschbaum and Sandra from Senator International, has commenced operations this mon