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- IRU: Current Analysis of European Transport
Barcelona, August 7, 2025. The IRU (International Road Transport Union) is the global organization representing road transport. Below is its latest report on European transport. - “The era of playing it safe is over”
Barcelona, July 28, 2025.- According to Supply Chain 24/7 magazine, after years of economic strain, cyber threats, and global uncertainty, a new report from BDO finds that 61% of business leaders worldwide believe resilience—not just growth—is now the most important quality a company can possess. - Autonomy remains an aspiration more than a reality: Only 4% of firms surveyed aim to achieve full autonomy
- Heatwave reduces load levels on navigable rivers in Europe
Barcelona, July 10, 2025.- A summer heatwave has lowered water levels for crucial shipping lanes across Europe, driving up costs and stalling cargo moving through the Rhine and Danube rivers. Reuters reports that temperatures peaked at 95 degrees Fahrenheit in Budapest, Hungary by the start of July, after the region received just 17% of its normal rainfall… Continue reading Heatwave reduces load levels on navigable rivers in Europe - Robotic last-mile deliveries will be a short-term success?
- Current analysis: “57% said that their companies had experienced supply shortages over the last year”
- McKinsey & Company: “Increasing supply chain agility”
- “AI is now the leading cybersecurity concern for security and IT leaders”
Arctic Wolf, the security operations company, has published findings from its State of Cybersecurity: 2025 Trends Report, offering insights from a global survey of more than 1,200 senior IT and cybersecurity decision-makers across 15 countries. Conducted by Sapio Research, the report captures the realities, risks, and readiness strategies shaping the modern security landscape. - “Integrating real-time monitoring and predictive tools within logistics processes is catching on”
Barcelona, May 19, 2025.- According to a report from Shipping and Freight Resource magazine, despite being complex, integrating real-time monitoring and predictive tools within logistics processes is catching on. Several notable drivers exist: - IRU: 3.4 million drivers will retire by 2029
The report however reaffirms that the shortage of truck drivers is a long-term structural issue that persists in all regions. Of 5,100 trucking firms surveyed in 2024, up to 70% in some countries face severe or very severe difficulties in recruiting drivers. - France proposes new fee on cheap online orders from Temu and Shein
Barcelona, May 5, 2025.- According to Supply Chain 24/7 magazine, French government officials are pushing to add a small handling fee to low-cost items bought online from outside the European Union. The move is aimed at curbing the surge of packages arriving from companies like Temu and Shein, which are mostly shipped from China. The proposal, announced during a visit… Continue reading France proposes new fee on cheap online orders from Temu and Shein - Ecommerce: key obstacles in last-mile delivery
Barcelona, April 28, 2025.- According to a study published by Supply Chain Dive, the last mile has a well-earned reputation as the most complex part of the supply chain. Add on the pressure to meet rising consumer expectations to receive those goods next- or even same-day, and the bar is set even higher:
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