Not a re-entry but a reboot Contrary to some early headlines, the United Kingdom never left the Common Transit Convention (CTC) when it exited the EU; it acceded in its own right in 2019 and has remained a contracting party ever since. The key date this year was 21 January 2025, when all 38 members […]
A strategic pivot from asphalt to rails Amazon’s European logistics arm has spent the past three years quietly rewiring its middle-mile network around trains and short-sea feeders. Company planners say the e-commerce giant now runs just over 500 rail- and short-sea lanes on the continent – twice as many as in 2022 – and intends […]
EU-funded researchers are accelerating the roll-out of autonomous heavy vehicles on public roads, positioning self-driving trucks as a practical answer to labour shortages and sustainability goals in European logistics. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) warns that 425,000 truck driver posts are already unfilled across Europe, a gap that automation could help bridge. […]
In 2025, the European Union locked several pieces of legislation and funding in place that, taken together, give practical effect to the long-discussed idea of “green freight corridors” linking seaports with inland logistics hubs. Because the measures are now law or backed by published financing decisions, they provide a verified framework that transport operators can […]
Romania’s customs agency has recently activated two advanced X-ray scanners at major crossing points along its borders with Serbia and Ukraine in an effort to reinforce the EU’s outer borders. The stationary scanning units have been set up at Moravița, the largest border customs office on the border with Serbia and at Isaccea which ranks […]
Ukraine and the European Union have decided to renew their Road Transport Agreement which will remain in effect until the end of 2025. This arrangement was first put in place in response to the disruption of usual transport links caused by the situation in Ukraine, and it aims to ensure the ongoing movement of freight […]
In road freight operations, pallet exchanges often create inefficiencies and disruptions across the supply chain in Europe. Typical problems include overly strict acceptance rules at unloading sites, limited availability of suitable return units, absence of signed confirmation documents, and the return of incorrect or incompatible pallet types. Stricter Acceptance Criteria Standards like the EUR/EPAL […]
Rail freight transportation depends on effective crew transitions to maintain operational efficiency and cargo integrity. Yet, European logistics companies may face challenges stemming from inadequate crew updates, differing operational approaches, and uneven handling of technical glitches, all of which can disrupt the smooth movement of goods. Crew Briefing Issues The process of handing over […]
Effective cargo management across multiple ports involves complex operational and legal responsibilities. Forwarders must accurately document cargo movements, identify the point of damage if any occurs, and lodge claims under the appropriate liability regime. Documenting Multi-Port Movements When cargo passes through multiple ports, forwarders must keep records of various types of transport documents that […]
Rail freight movement during nighttime hours operates under a distinct set of limitations. These include high staff turnover, the unavailability of essential support services, and restrictions that compress transit into narrow daytime windows, all of which limit the forwarder’s ability to maintain consistent and reliable service. Night Shifts Night shifts are less appealing to […]