Lorry traffic has severely increased in Denmark during the last 10 years, causing more congestion, pollution and accidents. The Federation of Danish Motorists (FDM) has called for more lorry bans to tackle the problem.

Lorry traffic in Denmark up by 26% in 10 years; motorists call for more HGV bans

After 6 years of work, the French port of Calais has been expanded and modernised for larger ferries and an optimized handling process. The new area of the port will be used from next month.

Calais Port expansion completed after 6 years of work

The UK Government has published the members of its new Freight Council, whose aim is to ensure the freight sector in the UK provides a “world-class service that supports the UK’s growth and global competitiveness". The chair is held by Rachel Maclean MP from the Department for Transport.

UK Government launches new Freight Council to ensure “world-class” freight service

Electric lorry manufacturer Volta Trucks has confirmed an investment of €37 million via Series B funding. The company also says Volta Zero pre-orders have passed 2,500.

Volta Zero pre-orders pass 2,500; company secures €37 million of Series B funding

Maersk has announced the acquisition of HUUB, a Portuguese cloud-based logistics start-up that specialises in technology solutions for B2C warehousing in the fashion industry. This is Maersk´s third acquisition this year within e-commerce logistics, and it comes through our venture activities with Maersk Growth.

Maersk continues expansion in e-commerce logistics with its latest acquisition

Urgent roadworks need to be carried out on the Luegbrücke, the longest bridge on the Austrian A 13 Brenner motorway. Between 20-25 September, severe congestion is expected due to single-lane traffic management, as well as additional block checks on lorries from Tuesday to Thursday, the operator of the motorway warns.

Brenner Roadworks: 4 days of congestion expected next week

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The UK Government's plan to <a href="https://trans.info/en/report-uk-hgv-driver-testing-set-to-be-significantly-shortened-253742" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shorten the HGV driver test</a> to help fill the current driver shortage “is not a solution, it is a risk," says Harinder Singh, Managing Director of BJS Distribution Storage and Couriers. The manager adds that temporary visas for drivers would be a more practical solution.</p>
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Easier driver test is “a risk, not a solution,” says BJS director Harinder Singh

The French A9 motorway was flooded yesterday morning in the Gard area due to heavy rains. Cars and HGVs were under water, the motorway had to be closed, and twenty-three people had to be rescued from their vehicles by firefighters.

Cars and lorries under water on southern French motorway after heavy rain

Amid demand for goods skyrocketing as lockdowns cease, putting global supply chains under severe strain, the shipping sector is making the most money since 2008, reports Bloomberg.  It now costs $14,287 to haul a 40-foot steel box from China to Europe. That’s up more than 500% compared to a year earlier according to the financial analysis.

Shipping companies generate highest earnings since 2008

Denmark and Sweden have to recover approximately €65 million in total after the European Commission ruled that capital injections from the state to PostNord were illegal and gave PostNord “an unfair economic advantage over its competitors".

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