Water levels along the Rhine are continuing to fall, shippers turning to rail and road
MSC has announced the introduction of a number of "additional charges for entry into the restricted traffic zone" for rail and road transport.
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Cargo theft in June: Germany leads, Spain records the biggest rise
The latest Cargo Crime Monitor figures point to a sharp month-on-month rise in reporting: TAPA EMEA recorded 2,181 supply chain crime incidents in June 2026 (+41.6%).
EU packaging rules are changing: what importers need in place
From 12 August 2026, companies bringing goods into the European Union will be subject to a new legal framework under Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste.
Euro zone economy expanded by 0.4% on the quarter
The euro zone economy grew faster than expected last quarter as surging investment in AI, ample government spending and several one-off factors more than offset a drag from high energy costs.
The blockade of Saudi Arabia – a new threat to logistics in the region
Should the threats spread to the entire Red Sea basin, the region could lose its last major alternative corridor, which has significantly mitigated the impact of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
China Launches Containership Route To Europe via the Arctic
Arctic portion of the route from Ningbo to Felixstowe via Russia’s Northern Sea Route is scheduled to take just 18 days.
Inland waterway congestion grows as river levels fall
North Europe’s inland transport sector could grind to a halt after water levels along the Rhine sink to a point at which navigation is all but impossible, forcing volumes onto an already stretched and insufficient rail and road network.
The global freight forwarding market: growth will cool to 2.5% in 2026
New forecast from Transport Intelligence makes clear that the industry is entering a more constrained era.
Asia–Europe box rates surge as Drewry index hits 18-month high
According to Drewry’s World Container Index, the composite index rose by 12% in the week to 18 June, reaching $3,969 per 40ft container.
Almost €1 per litre separates EU’s cheapest and dearest diesel
The immediate fuel spike has eased, but the operating risk for road transport is shifting towards uneven national support schemes and expiring tax measures.
Air cargo rates climbed 36% year on year in May
Despite the market turbulence, WorldACD’s latest forecast points to continued growth for the sector. The company expects global air cargo demand to increase 2.3% this year.
Container lines raise June rates sharply
Container shipping lines are pushing Asia–Europe freight rates higher in June, with MSC setting new Far East–North Europe rates at $6,000 per 40ft container from mid-month.