#road-freight
(30 articles)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
Road Freight Dominates SA Despite Rail Reform Push
South Africa's freight transport landscape continues to be dominated by road-based logistics despite recent government initiatives aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure. Hlengwa's commentary highl
Astron Energy Launches Integrated Partnership at Freight Conference
Astron Energy has unveiled an integrated energy partnership targeting the road freight sector, presenting this initiative at the Road Freight Association conference. This development reflects the grow
Road Freight Energy Sourcing: What Operators Need Now
South African road freight operators are reassessing their energy partnerships amid mounting pressure on fuel costs and supply chain efficiency. The article highlights that operators need energy partn
Sharjah Waives Truck Tolls on Oman Border Routes—Cost Savings for Regional Cargo
Sharjah has announced a toll waiver on trucks carrying cargo entering from Oman border crossings, a policy move designed to reduce logistics costs and encourage trade flow between the two countries. T
GreenLine Expands LNG Freight Operations in India's Diesel Shift
GreenLine's expansion of its LNG presence marks a significant inflection point in India's freight transportation landscape. As one of the subcontinent's largest logistics markets grapples with environ
Sharjah Waives Truck Tolls for Oman Cargo to Accelerate Trade
Sharjah's decision to waive truck toll fees for cargo traffic destined for Oman represents a deliberate trade facilitation policy aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce and improving the competitiv
UK Scraps Fuel Duty Rise, Delivering Cost Relief to Trucking Sector
The UK government has reversed course on a planned fuel duty increase, a decision that provides immediate financial relief to the trucking industry and broader logistics sector. This policy reversal r
Diesel Rationing Threatens India's Road Freight Supply Chain
Diesel rationing in India is triggering alarm among truck owners, who warn of imminent supply chain disruption across the nation. This constraint on fuel availability directly threatens the operationa
Smart Trucking Leaders Gather for Industry Innovation Summit
Industry leaders are gathering for a focused dialogue on smart trucking technologies and their application across the freight sector. This convening represents a growing industry consensus around the
Palm Logistics Expands Operations with Road Freight Deal
Palm Logistics has announced a strategic partnership with a leading road freight provider at Momentum Logistics Park, signaling continued investment in Irish logistics infrastructure and regional frei
AI Transforms Road Freight into Competitive Edge for Logistics
The World Economic Forum highlights AI's transformative potential in road freight, positioning intelligent technologies as a critical differentiator for logistics companies worldwide. Rather than simp
Om Logistics Launches Hourly Speed Trucking for Last-Mile Delivery
Om Logistics has introduced a speed trucking service model based on hourly delivery windows, representing a tactical innovation in India's last-mile logistics ecosystem. This initiative reflects the g
Kenya Removes Northern Corridor Roadblocks to Boost Trade
Kenya is implementing reforms to eliminate operational inefficiencies along the Northern Corridor, a critical regional trade route serving East Africa. This initiative addresses longstanding bottlenec
Malta Supply Chain at Risk from Fuel Costs and Corridor Disruptions
Malta's trailer operator association has raised concerns about compounding pressures on the island's supply chain, citing rising fuel costs and ongoing corridor disruptions as major threats. These twi