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EUDR in logistics: DDS number, customs clearance and transport
EUDR does not introduce another transport document. However, the DDS number will be required for customs clearance, and correctly linking it to the goods, quantity and batch will be important for smooth import and export operations.
LawArticle
EU customs reform in 2026: what it will really change in logistics
The EU customs reform was formally adopted in September 2026. We explain the EU Customs Data Hub, Trust and Check and new e-commerce rules, and what they mean for logistics.
IndustryArticle
CO₂ toll classes: why similar trucks can have different toll costs
The same Euro standard does not necessarily mean the same toll rate. In Germany and Austria, the CO₂ class, vehicle profile and first registration date also matter.
LawArticle
Road transport under ICS2: who is responsible for the ENS and how to avoid rejection
ICS2 changes how road transport entering the EU from third countries needs to be prepared. We explain who is responsible for the ENS, how multiple filing works and which data should be checked before the vehicle departs.
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Empty miles in road freight: where they come from and how to reduce them
Empty running is not only a problem for carriers. It affects vehicle utilisation, costs and transport emissions. We look at where empty miles come from and what shippers, freight forwarders and carriers can do to reduce them.
LawArticle
The battery passport from 2027: what will really change in TSL operations
From 18 February 2027, selected batteries placed on the EU market will require a digital passport. We explain the scope, responsibilities and how logistics companies can prepare for the new requirements.
IndustryArticle
Driver shortage in Europe: what does it mean for transport availability?
Europe's driver shortage is a long-term challenge that can increasingly affect transport availability. We look at the signals worth watching and what companies can do to better prepare their transport operations for tighter vehicle availability.
TechnologyArticle
eFTI from 2027: will paper transport documents really disappear?
eFTI is designed to make it easier to exchange freight transport data electronically between businesses and public authorities across the EU. We explain what changes from 9 July 2027, how eFTI differs from e-CMR and how transport companies can prepare.
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Is road freight in Europe getting more expensive or cheaper? Spot and contract rates after Q2 2026
European road freight rates rose sharply in Q2 2026. Spot rates accelerated faster than contract rates, even though transport volumes remain relatively weak. We look at what the latest data shows and what the market may expect in the second half of the year.
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