A European logistics network turns 30 
In 2025 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA) is celebrating 140 years of operations – and 30 years of strategic partnership with rail subsidiary Metrans. Since its foundation in May 1991, Metrans has evolved into a pan-European logistics network with over 650... more
First 100-wagon boxtrain from Moscow
RZD Logistics, in collaboration with Russian Railways (RZD) and logistics partner Transit, has dispatched its first 100-wagon container train from the Southern Port terminal logistics centre in Moscow. The train, which includes over 100 40 ft containers, is en route to... more
Europa relocating Belfast branch
Europa Road has relocated its Belfast branch to the St George’s Building, formerly the city’s first full-time cinema, as part of its growth strategy. The move reflects increasing demand from Northern Irish businesses trading with the EU, with recent government data showing a... more
DSV pilots autonomous trucks
DSV, together with partners DM-Drogerie Markt, Plus and Iveco, has completed a successful pilot programme testing semi-autonomous trucks between logistics hubs in Krefeld and Hennef (Germany). According to DSV the trial marked Germany’s first public road deployment of an... more
Pan-European road network
One year after cargo-partner joined Nippon Express Holdings, the two companies have launched the 'One Road' initiative to unify their road transport operations across Europe. The strategic integration combines cargo-partner’s strengths in Central and Eastern Europe with Nippon... more
Sesé joins IRU network
Spanish logistics group Sesé has officially joined the International Road Transport Union (IRU), marking a step forward in its commitment to innovation and sustainability across global supply chains, as the IRU reported. Headquartered in Zaragoza, Sesé operates across 18... more
Irish haulier adopts paperless system
Ireland’s J Ryan Group has reported major efficiency gains since introducing a digital fleet management system from Eureka. The haulier, which operates 70 rigid and articulated vehicles in Ireland and the UK, has now transitioned from traditional paper-based systems to a... more
Eurogate acquires Deisser group
Eurogate intermodal (Egim) has acquired the Stuttgart-based Deisser group, a provider of first and last-mile container transport in the Neckar region. Effective retroactively from 1 January 2025, the acquisition aims to strengthen Egim’s position in combined rail and road... more
Demand weakens road freight market
Road freight rates in Europe declined in Q1/2025, according to the latest Upply x Ti x IRU index. The contract rate index dropped by 2.3 points quarter-on-quarter to 131.1 points, while the spot-rate index fell by 3.8 to 134.1 points. Despite these declines, spot and contract... more
