#road-freight
(28 articles)Road Freight Providers Combat Soaring Diesel Costs to Protect Margins
Rising diesel prices represent a structural cost pressure on road freight logistics providers across Europe, threatening operational margins that have already been compressed by competitive market dyn
Cargo Security Alone Insufficient: Driver Protection Emerges as Critical Supply Chain
The logistics industry has historically prioritized cargo security as the primary concern in supply chain protection protocols, but emerging evidence suggests this approach is incomplete and potential
Sallaum Lines Expands European Road Automotive Logistics
Sallaum Lines is making a strategic commitment to expand its presence in European road automotive logistics, signaling confidence in the region's recovery and growth potential. This move represents a
Spinneys Rewires Food Supply Network Across UK-Europe-UAE Corridor
Spinneys, a major regional food retailer, has fundamentally restructured its supply chain network to leverage a UK-Europe-UAE road corridor combined with strategic air freight operations. This multi-m
KLN Opens 10,500-km Europe-Gulf Corridor for Overland Trade
KLN has launched a new 10,500-kilometer road corridor connecting Europe and the Gulf region, representing a significant infrastructure development in overland logistics connectivity. This corridor est
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
KLN Launches New Europe–Middle East Road Freight Service
KLN has introduced a dedicated road freight service connecting Europe and the Middle East, representing a strategic expansion of its logistics footprint across two critical trade regions. This service
China's 26,000km Outer Ring Highway Reshapes Logistics
China is advancing a 26,000-kilometre outer ring highway project designed to fundamentally reshape the country's logistics infrastructure and strengthen connectivity with border regions. This megaproj
KLN Launches Europe-Middle East Road Service
KLN has announced the launch of a dedicated road freight service connecting Europe and the Middle East, positioning this as a faster and more economical alternative to existing transport options. This
Global Road Networks Ranked 2026: Strategic Infrastructure Analysis
GetTransport.com has released a comprehensive ranking of the largest road networks by country for 2026, providing supply chain professionals with critical infrastructure intelligence for logistics pla
Riverina-Murray Transport Plans Seek Public Feedback
The Riverina and Murray region in Australia has launched a public consultation process for revised transport planning initiatives. This represents a strategic planning exercise at the regional level,
Mexico's CAPUFE Modernizes Toll Network for Digital Payments
CAPUFE, Mexico's federal toll authority, is modernizing its toll collection network by implementing digital payment capabilities across its network. This infrastructure upgrade represents a structural
Rail Recovery Signals Capacity Relief for Road Freight Networks
The Rail Freight Association (RFA) has indicated that recovery in the rail freight sector will have positive spillover effects on road freight operations. As rail capacity becomes more available and c
GreenLine & Dabur Deploy LNG Trucks to Cut Logistics Emissions
GreenLine and Dabur India have announced a strategic partnership to deploy liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks for road logistics operations. This collaboration represents a significant step toward dec
Davies Turner Launches Hanover Groupage Service in Germany
Davies Turner, a established logistics operator, has expanded its German road freight portfolio by introducing a dedicated groupage service from Hanover. This development represents a strategic move t
Transport Tax Hikes Threaten Pakistan's Supply Chain Costs
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has raised concerns about proposed or enacted tax increases targeting Pakistan's transport sector, flagging that additional levies will materially increase
DP World Expands Gulf Road Freight with 700-Truck Fleet
DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, is making a significant strategic investment in ground transportation infrastructure by adding 700 trucks to its Gulf region operations. This fleet
DP World Expands Gulf Road Freight Network with 700 New Trucks
DP World, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, is significantly expanding its regional trucking capacity by adding 700 vehicles to its Gulf road-freight operations. This strategic investm
India's Highway Expansion Transforms Logistics Network Efficiency
Minister Nitin Gadkari's review of India's highway projects signals a significant structural investment in the nation's logistics backbone. Highway infrastructure improvements directly impact transit
DP World Adds 700 Trucks to GCC Network, Boosting Capacity
DP World has announced a significant capacity expansion of its road freight operations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, adding 700 new trucks to its fleet. This expansion will increas
Georgia and Türkiye Launch Electronic Permits for International Road Freight
Georgia and Türkiye have jointly implemented electronic permit systems for international road freight operations, marking a significant step toward digitizing cross-border logistics processes in the S
Eurotunnel Shuttle Freight: Critical Cross-Channel Logistics Link
Getlink's Eurotunnel Shuttle Freight service represents a cornerstone infrastructure asset for logistics networks connecting the United Kingdom and continental Europe. This article highlights the stra
DSV Road Transport: Europe's Resilient Logistics Backbone
DSV's road transport division continues to serve as a foundational element of European supply chain infrastructure, supporting cross-border trade and distribution networks across the continent. The ar
Global Road Freight Driver Shortage Threatens Supply Chains
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has sounded an alarm on a pervasive and worsening driver shortage affecting road freight operations worldwide. This structural labor challenge threatens th
Zero-Emission Trucks: Decarbonizing Road Freight Beyond Visible Costs
A new scientific analysis published in Nature's Scientific Reports examines the critical role of zero-emission trucks in decarbonizing road freight transport while accounting for often-overlooked inta
Digital Transformation Reshaping Road Freight Transport
Kearney's analysis on the digital future of road freight transport highlights a fundamental shift in how carriers and shippers are leveraging technology to optimize operations, reduce costs, and impro
DSV Road CEO Helmut Schweighofer Steps Down After One Year
Helmut Schweighofer, CEO of DSV Road for approximately 13 months, has announced his departure from the role, passing leadership to Brian Ejsing, the company's Chief Operating Officer. Schweighofer, wh
Contargo Deploys First Electric Trucks in France
Contargo has deployed its first electric trucks in France, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing European road freight operations. This initiative reflects growing pressure on logistics prov