US Supreme Court rules freight brokers can be sued over road crashes

America's highest court has ruled unanimously that freight brokers can face state court lawsuits over accidents involving haulage firms they hire, in a landmark decision that reshapes liability across the logistics industry. The Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling in Montgomery v Caribe Transport II settl...

European road freight contract rates climb as fuel prices surge

Road freight rates across Europe showed a mixed picture at the start of 2026, with contract prices rising while spot rates declined, according to a joint report by International Road Transport Union, Upply and Transport Intelligence. The report found contract rates reached 140.1 index points in the...

Wallenborn and Cathay Cargo expand European network with real-time tracking

Logistics firm Wallenborn Transport has announced a new partnership with Cathay Cargo aimed at strengthening airfreight connections across Europe. The agreement will build on existing operations to offer customers broader connectivity, improved reliability and greater transparency throughout the ...

Airfreight disruptions push shippers to explore China–Europe road transport

Disruptions to air cargo routes between Asia and Europe, triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, are prompting shippers to reassess their transport strategies and explore alternative logistics corridors for time-sensitive freight. Several major air corridors linking Asia and Europe a...

Gebrüder Weiss launches new truck route from China to Georgia

Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its transport services between China and Georgia. Effective immediately, a truck departs weekly for Tbilisi. The service is designed for companies in the South Caucasus that regularly import products from China, including electronics, consumer goods, and spare parts f...

Fraport launches high-speed charging points for battery-powered trucks at Frankfurt Airport

A growing share of freight at Frankfurt Airport is now being moved by electric vehicles, according to a new survey by airport operator Fraport AG. The poll of around 250 trucking and logistics firms based at the airport, carried out in spring 2025, found a marked shift towards battery-powered lor...

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