Cargonexx Managing Director Trond v. Stern on why event-driven processes will triumph in logistics digitalisation

Risk Ledger’s Emily Hoges outlines how to mitigate cybersecurity risk in supply chain

FoxPost, the leading parcel locker service provider in Hungary, operates in one of the most competitive markets in Europe. In an interview with Ádám Bengyel, the company's founder and CEO, we discussed how Foxpost has fared in the country, the differences between the Hungarian market and others in Europe, and whether same-day and next-day delivery are sustainable services.

Hungary has one of the most competitive parcel delivery markets in Europe, says FoxPost CEO

After announcing a $40m Series B a year ago, logistics scale-up InstaFreight has lured senior DHL staff to take on key roles in the shape of Olivier Prigent, who recently became Vice President Freight Forwarding.

Instafreight’s Maximilian Schaefer & Olivier Prigent open up on Mobility Package’s sustainability shortcomings

The Latvian Prosecutor's Office has submitted a case to court in order to take action against two police officers accused of taking bribes for ignoring tachograph offences. 

Legal action taken against officers accused of accepting tachograph violation bribes

The Mayor of London has announced an expansion of the £110m scrappage scheme from the end of July. Small businesses registered in London with fewer than 50 employees – not just sole traders and micro businesses – will be eligible, and charities operating in London will be allowed to scrap or retrofit up to three vans or minibuses instead of just one.

London Mayor announces major expansion to ULEZ scrappage scheme

Scotland's first Low Emission Zone came fully into effect on June 1st in Glasgow, with vehicles that do not meet emission standards no longer allowed to enter parts of the city centre. The new regulations aim to tackle poor air quality, which has been a long-standing issue in the city.

Glasgow Low Emissions Zone now fully operation

A Turkish lorry driver ended up stranded at a Hungarian motorway rest area because he couldn't figure out what to do with his load after a crash, and couldn't speak Hungarian.

Lorry driver stranded at Hungary rest area for 10 days after crash

Norway's Fair Transport scheme, which sees members adhere to sustainable criteria and high working standards for drivers, has been opened up to hauliers who are not members of the Norwegian Truck Owners Federation (NLF).

Norway’s Fair Transport scheme now open to non-NLF members

To prove that it is possible to cover long distances with battery-electric HGVs even with Europe's current poor infrastructure, Daimler Trucks sent its eActros 300 Tractor on a 3,000-kilometre journey from Germany to Turkey using only publicly available charging stations. And they made it.

Electric eActros 300 Tractor drives from Germany to Turkey using only public charging points

The Port of Felixstowe has signed an agreement for an additional 100 battery-powered autonomous Q-Trucks from Westwell. 

100 more autonomous trucks coming to Felixstowe Port

Electra Commercial Vehicles has announced it has secured funding from the European Horizon 2022 framework to build a long-haul 40-tonne temperature-controlled drawbar battery electric vehicle as part of the Escalate Project.

Electra reveals plans for temperature-controlled BEV with 800km range

HGV manufacturer Scania has recently launched its latest inline engine platform, which is said to set a new standard for sustainable fuel economy. The new power unit has a focus on power density, extended service life and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.

New Scania engine platform offers 7 per cent fuel savings

After two years of experimenting with transporting sugar beet roots in 48-tonne lorries, French road transport organisations have concluded that these larger shipments raise many questions about safety and their impact on road infrastructure. The haulage groups add that the heavier vehicles require too much investment, and that they are therefore firmly opposed to them.

French hauliers oppose 48-tonne transportation after 2-year-long pilot

With queues reaching 70km, a solution to the Brenner pass bottleneck continues to escape EU governments and authorities, says IRU. It organisation adds that discussions may no longer be enough and that the EU Commission should open its legal toolbox.

IRU calls on EU Commission to take legal steps against Austria

The Road Haulage Association has reminded hauliers and drivers to be wary of violating the post-Brexit rules that only permit UK citizens to spend 90 days in the EU within a 180-day period. The RHA chose to write about the matter on its website after one of its member's drivers fell foul of the rule.

RHA issues warning over post-Brexit 90-180 rule as lorry driver guilty of EU overstay

The Danish Police have confirmed that a 33-year-old truck driver from the Zealand region has been sentenced to 60 days in prison for falsifying drivers' hours records.

Lorry driver given prison sentence for falsifying drivers’ hours documents

A EUROPOL investigation that also involved officers from France and Spain has led to the arrest of 7 persons suspected of cloning cards to be used by lorry drivers working for fraudulent companies. 

7 arrested as EUROPOL finds dozens of cloned payment cards destined for lorry drivers

The DVSA Enforcement team has again revealed some of its latest finds, highlighting load security issues and overloads among other things. 

DVSA reveals latest finds including lorries and vans with overloads

Hauliers and lorry drivers have been encouraged to vote for the UK's “Kindest Town" with regards to the facilities available to truckers as well as the attitude of the locals towards drivers. 

Hauliers and HGV drivers encouraged to vote for UK’s “Kindest Town”

A 57-year-old lorry driver who was arrested for dumping potatoes from his vehicle onto a key Danish motorway has reportedly admitted he did so in protest at the government's <a href="https://trans.info/denmark-to-increase-hgv-road-tax-334511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CO2 tax legislation</a>. 

HGV driver in custody after intentionally dumping potatoes on Danish motorway

Belgium's kilometre charge has brought in record revenue despite a decline in lorry numbers and persistent congestion, the latest Viapass figures show.

Belgium’s road toll generates record revenue despite decline in truck numbers

A lorry driver resident in the Devon area has told the local press of his frustration over being charged for his failure to switch his lights on while he was parked at a layby. 

Lorry driver frustrated after appearing in court over “stupid” UK parking law

During a seminar held in Zagreb earlier this month, ROADPOL educated police officers of 15 member countries on truck control and technical inspections, including focus on tachograph fraud.

European road police schooled on tachograph manipulation during ROADPOL seminar