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Stepping into the ETS2 era
Overview and immediate impact details
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Market Intelligence
Unlocking Intermodal: Overcoming the Roadblocks to Sustainable Freight
The European freight market, a critical artery of economic activity, struggles with a persistent and costly inefficiency: its disproportionate reliance…
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Market Intelligence
2026 Transportation Market Outlook: Navigating Capacity Constraints and Rising Prices
Foresights and figures into European road transportation in 2026
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Market Intelligence
Rising Spot Prices: A Self-Reinforcing Cycle in European Freight Markets
Today, we examine the current spot market sentiment and forecast trends for the coming weeks following numerous public holidays across Europe, with more…
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Market Intelligence
Netherlands' 2026 Toll Shift: What It Means for Freight
The Netherlands is poised for a significant shift in its road freight taxation, scheduled for mid-2026.
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Opportunity and Uncertainty: A Shipper's Guide to the Spot Market
Spot transportation has become an essential element in the transportation market landscape.
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Balancing the Scales: Why European Road Freight Rates Depend on Direction
Deep dive into reasons for persistent rate imbalances
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Consolidation in European Road Transport: Myths, Realities, and Future Outlook
The European road transport market and its carrier landscape is on one hand characterized by a blend of large multinational logistics conglomerates…
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Market Intelligence
Intermodal Transport: Beyond the Decline Narrative
Data shows strategic growth despite market challenges
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Market Intelligence
Europe's Electric Truck Evolution: A Perspective on BEVs Registration and Usage
Facts, figures and preferred areas of operation for heavy electric trucks
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Adapting to New Realities in the Freight Market
The need to move beyond old practices and adapt strategic approaches⁠⁠​
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Optimizing Spot Sourcing: The Strategic Advantage of Early Market Calls
Finding the right time to engage the freight market is crucial for optimizing costs and securing capacity.
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