European road freight index slips as demand cools
Contract and spot road freight rates in Europe both declined in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Upply x Ti x IRU index. Moreover, the industry continues to grapple with a severe driver shortage although there has been progress on harmonising licence regulations across the bloc.
Laso completes multi-origin deliveries for Les Colladetes wind farm
Laso Transportes has delivered components for eight wind turbines to the Les Colladetes wind farm site in Tarragona, Spain.
Homages paid to industry stalwarts
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has paid tribute to Gerhard Kaupert from Manitowoc and Martin Lottes from Tadano Faun, who are both set to retire this year. Meanwhile, Zuidnatie is celebrating Marc Van Aken, who has been working – and continues to work – in the port industry for 40 years.
CombiMAX PA-X debut for Wiedemann Transporte
Germany’s Wiedemann Transporte has completed the maiden project for its CombiMAX PA-X semi-trailer from Faymonville: the transport of a 73-tonne drilling rig from a hydroelectric power station nestled nearby the River Lech.
ESTA releases guidance to reduce dangers from AdBlue faults
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has released updated guidance to help its members minimise issues with AdBlue – also known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
ESTA re-elects president, releases LORM guide
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has re-elected Fabio Belli as president for a second three-year term and has released the lifting operation risk management (LORM) best practice guide.
Roundtable forum tackles sector safety
Iraq joins TIR transit system
ESTA doubles down on proposed reforms
Germany amends rules on heavy transport following industry pressure
NTSB proposes reviews for 68 US bridges following Baltimore collapse
ESTA policy officer addresses industry challenges as he gets to work
EU heavy transport reforms being slowed by political uncertainty
Osprey boosts fleet with Scheuerle axles
European MHST operators’ licence takes step forwards
Climatic events increasingly hinder inland waterway operations
WEC Lines opens barge connection between Moerdijk and Duisburg
Hareket delivers 40 trams from Türkiye to Romania
JNC Logistics handles project for Chinese proton therapy centre
Allelys carries out strand jack gantry lift at Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant