It’s no secret that the electrification of road freight cannot succeed without the charging infrastructure to meet the needs of growing electric truck fleets. Virta, the fastest-growing electric vehicle charging platform in Europe, is one of the players that is striving to address this demand. The company is currently working with Swedish charging station operator Nimbnet on a national HGV charging network with stations in Gothenburg, Söderhamn, Sundsvall, and Nordmaling.

Tech & etiquette just two of the factors key to road haulage electrification, says Virta’s Martin Lundgren

Despite the pandemic proving to be a shot in the arm for digitalisation across the supply chain and logistics sector, huge strides still need to be made in some areas. One relevant example here is arguably shipping, where only a small percentage of bills of lading are currently being issued in an electronic format.

DCSA CEO Thomas Bagge outlines key steps and challenges on the road to full shipping digitalisation

In-mid November, a piece outlining the results of a 2021 study involving 3 major UK universities shed light on how Covid and Brexit had impacted EU key workers living in the UK. The study, which included employees from the logistics industry, found that essential workers in logistics-related work categories were more likely to feel equal in the UK than in some other market sectors.

Study reveals impact of Brexit & Covid on EU key workers living in the UK

Noel Nolan sheds light on Nolan Transport’s expansion and Ireland’s post-Brexit logistics landscape

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news of layoffs at Hungary's national post service, as well as a GEODIS acquisition and a new CEO at Just Eat Spain.

Last Mile Brief 10/03/2023: Magyar Posta makes 1,200 layoffs and implies sanctions are to blame

CEVA Logistics, ENGIE and SANEF have announced the launch of the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance), which envisions building and operating a network of truck terminals with low-carbon energy solutions to transport merchandise along Europe’s motorways.

CEVA Logistics, ENGIE and SANEF to partner on European electric truck terminal network

<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/deutsche-bahn-selects-three-banks-sell-20bn-logistics-unit-sources-2023-03-08/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">According to Reuters</a>, “sources familiar with the matter" have said that Deutsche Bahn has selected Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank to run the sale of DB Schenker.

Report: Deutsche Bahn selects 3 banks to run sale of Schenker

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you Deutsche Post DHL Group's 2022 results, plus reports of a new bpost partnership, as well as delivery troubles for Tesco in the UK.

Last Mile Brief 09/03/2023: Deutsche Post DHL Group records increased year-on-year profits

French food services and facilities management giant Sodexo has netted itself a post-Brexit benefit after reportedly taking over a UK Government contract at the expense of established British logistics company Wincanton.

Brexit benefit for France’s Sodexo after winning HMRC contract from UK logistics company

Ireland's Department for Transport has announced the details of the first ever Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, which will take place from 27 March to 1 April 2023.

Ireland’s 1st Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week kicks off on March 27th

DB Schenker has announced that it is restructuring its Nordic business activities by combining operations in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden into one cluster.

DB Schenker restructures Nordic activities into one organisation

Girteka has announced that Jeroen Eijsink, current President of C.H. Robinson Europe, will become CEO of Girteka Group as of 1st August 2023.

Jeroen Eijsink to take over as Girteka Group CEO this August

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news on GLS' “Szybka Paczka" network, as well as stories concerning Royal Mail, Poste Italiane, DHL and others.

Last Mile Brief 20/03/2023: GLS’ “Szybka Paczka” network surpasses 5,000 points in Poland

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news on Austrian Post's financial results, as well as partnerships involving the likes of Doordash, Clevon, Cainiao and IKEA.

Last Mile Brief 17/03/2023: Despite inflation, Austrian Post anticipates this year’s earnings to match 2022’s

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news regarding the impact of SVB's collapse on e-commerce providers, the competition eyeing UPS' customers, and Zomato pulling the plug on its subsidiary in Jordan.

Last Mile Brief 16/03/2023: Shopify, Etsy and other e-commerce players impacted by SVB collapse

In its 2022 financial results, Brittany Ferries has revealed that in stark contrast to cross channel routes to and from the UK, routes between Ireland and mainland Europe have observed significant freight traffic growth.

Brittany Ferries: Ireland freight routes have stood out in growth terms

Ami Daniel is the CEO & Co-founder of Windward. He developed his passion for the sea during his seven-year veteran in the Israeli Navy and founded Windward with the mission of bringing Predictive Intelligence and big data analytics to the maritime ecosystem.

Windfard CEO Ami Daniel on leveraging AI to enhance shipping visibility and decision making

As the fallout over France's pension reforms continues, the CGT trade union has warned it plans to block the country's ports on Thursday.

Latest pension reform protests in France set to disrupt country’s ports

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news of a breakthrough in the dispute between the Verdi Union and Deutsche Post, plus an arrangement between An Post and Royal Mail on post-Brexit deliveries, as well as reports from the US that Walmart is closing the gap on Amazon Prime.

Last Mile Brief 14/03/2023: Deutsche Post strikes set to end following Verdi Union pay agreement

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you some key insights from the latest Citizens Advice report on the parcel delivery sector in England and Wales, plus an update on strike action in Germany, and stories concerning Amazon, FedEx and PostNord among others.

Last Mile Brief 13/03/2023: UK’s home delivery problems highlighted in Citizens Advice report

Shippers with perishable products are on the shot clock the moment goods are harvested and begin their supply chain journey. Product protection, chain of custody, and shelf life are key elements in that journey. They’re critical to deliver the right product to the right place — at the right time and at the right price.

How to overcome the challenges of food shipping

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news on a Twitter outburst by InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska, layoffs at the Czech Post, and the latest on the Royal Mail dispute with the CWU union.

Last Mile Brief 22/03/2023: InPost CEO takes popshot at DHL over its continued Russian parcel exports

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news on a deal between Just Eat and UK supermarket chain Iceland, plus stories regarding USPS, Zedify and FedEx Express.

Last Mile Brief 21/03/2023: Just Eat and Iceland supermarket chain announce UK delivery partnership

Nolan Transport has officially opened a €12m logistics facility in Wexford, Ireland. The company said the move comes amid “unprecedented demand for warehousing facilities caused by changes in customer needs and disruption in the supply chain stemming from Brexit and Covid."

Nolan Transport officially opens €12m logistics facility in Wexford