The demand for critical minerals has surged as more geopolitical complexities have emerged, making so-called ‘ally-shoring' a mechanism for the US and other western nations. 

How the green transition is pushing ‘ally-shoring’ up the supply chain management agenda

Last Mile Brief 28/11: Deutsche Telekom to use myflexbox lockers as part of new customer service offer

Divisions need to be made between US and European digital freight markets, says a person familiar with the matter.

Insider claims turbulence in US digital freight forwarding unlikely to be repeated in Europe

Santander is the most highly-rated port among members of Spain's Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers, while the use of sea freight in the sector is also up. 

New data shows transport mode preferences of vehicle manufacturers in Spain

The 8th edition of the International Conftrasporto Conference brought together industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders in Rome earlier this week. Among other things, those gathered at the event shared concerns about infrastructure in Italy being squeezed amid projected growth in freight volumes.

Politicians and logisticians in Italy discuss infrastructure concerns at Conftrasporto conference

JUNA Technologies CEO Matteo Oberto claims new joint venture will offer small haulage firms a risk-free means of beginning their journey towards zero-emission transportation.

CEO of new Scania & sennder JV outlines plans to accelerate electrification of small fleets

Last Mile Brief 23/11/2023: Yodel announces expanded partnership with Vinted

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Norway is implementing the EU Mobility Package regulations</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> into its legislation one step at a time. More changes have taken place this month.</span>

Norway’s next step in aligning its legislation with the Mobility Package. It’s about posting of drivers

The latest figures from Eurostat show that the EU rail freight transport for main undertakings (the total volume of goods transported of at least 200 million tonne-kilometres or at least 500 000 tonnes) fell slightly by 0.5% last year. 

Eurostat data shows slight downturn in rail freight transport in 2022

The All-Ukrainian Logistician's Day, the largest logistics exhibition in the country, will be held on November 23-24 in Kyiv.

Gregor Gowans