Freight transport and logistics articles
Road logistics news and practical analysis: changes in freight transport and how to prepare your shipment.
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A59 near Düsseldorf: closure from 2 October and diversions
Autobahn GmbH is closing the A59 toward Düsseldorf from Monheim to Düsseldorf-Süd from 2 October. Diversions and height limits for freight carriers.
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ASMAP warns that Kazakhstan permits are running low
ASMAP says its received stock of Kazakhstan permits for freight to and from third countries is running low. What to confirm with the carrier before dispatch.
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Khorgos and other Kazakhstan crossings: October hours
China’s border authority has announced a holiday schedule for road crossings with Kazakhstan. When will Khorgos close, and what should you check before dispatching cargo?
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M-12: where a weighing and dimension-control test is planned
Avtodor is testing automatic weight and dimension control at three points on the M-12 from 1 October. Where they are and what carriers should check.
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M-4 and M-12: how toll sections will change
The Ministry of Transport is expanding toll sections on the M-4 and M-12. What is known and how to keep a future toll out of a current quotation.
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A40 near Duisburg: closure through 5 October and diversions
Autobahn GmbH has announced a two-way closure of the A40 near Duisburg through 5 October. What to check about the diversion and receiving window for road freight.
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Cameras for timber trucks: what is known about the 2027 plan
Rosleskhoz announced plans for camera-based timber transport checks. What is proposed and which vehicle and consignment details to check before dispatch.
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Ankara–St Petersburg: a changed container route
FESCO changed the Russian destination port for shipments from Ankara. Recalculating delivery after the container reaches the Baltic.
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Brussels R0: five nights of repairs in late September
AWV announced night works between Strombeek, Zellik and Wemmel. Planning morning deliveries via Brussels around the restrictions.
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Ozinki: progress at the Kazakhstan border crossing
Rosgranstroy updated progress at Ozinki. Separating future crossing capacity from a current delivery plan to Kazakhstan.
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Kraskino: 6 October traffic suspension and infrastructure trial launch
On 6 October all traffic through Kraskino is suspended from 13:00 to 19:00 Vladivostok time. An update to our article on the 22 September trial launch.
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Roadside services: a bill and stops during a trip
A roadside-services bill has been submitted to parliament. Choosing actual truck stops while the changes remain proposals.
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Road-building technology and freight-trip planning
The ministry reported discussion of AI, robotics and new road-building materials. Assessing works against a specific freight journey.
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M-11 interchange opens at km 593: checking the warehouse route
The transport ministry announced an interchange opening in Tosno district. Comparing the new exit with an established freight-delivery route.
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Tachograph registers: the transport ministry’s proposal
The ministry put register procedures out for consultation. Questions to clarify when planning vehicle servicing before a freight trip.
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Starotsurukhaituy: 09:00–21:00 hours extended until December
Rosgranstroy confirmed that the 12-hour schedule continues until 19 December. Aligning local time and arrival windows at the Chinese border.
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CeMAT: warehouse robotics and pallet preparation
CeMAT announced its warehouse-robotics award results. Pallet specifications and receiving arrangements to confirm for automated handling.
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MAN at IAA: driver assistance and warehouse-yard safety
MAN presented updates to driver-assistance systems. Questions to resolve about pedestrian and vehicle movements at the receiving site.
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Veliky Novgorod bypass: linking the M-10 and R-56
The ministry reported on the northwestern bypass project. Separating current industrial deliveries from future road-network changes.
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Retie: N118 junction closure and local deliveries
The N118 junction with Hovenstraat is scheduled to close from 28 September. Preparing deliveries to consignees near the works.
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New Bataysk terminal: containers and the final mile
FESCO announced a terminal opening in Rostov Region. What to confirm when handing a container between rail and road transport.
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Petukhovo: checkpoint access-road repairs
Road and parking repairs are planned at the Kazakhstan crossing. Accounting for possible delays while protecting the receiving window.
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Wippelgem near the R4: checking industrial-site access
AWV announced repairs at the Wippelgem junction. Deliveries around Evergem need a check of approach direction, diversions and unloading slots.
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Naiba terminal: construction and northern supply planning
Construction has been launched for a terminal in Tiksi port. Accounting for future infrastructure in northern supply chains.
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Transport productivity: measuring waiting time
The ministry discussed productivity tools. How shippers can measure truck waiting and coordinate warehouse operations.
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Zabaykalsk reconstruction and planning a shipment from China
Rosgranstroy reported progress at Zabaykalsk. What to check in a shipment request and why design capacity is not a border-crossing time.
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Yaroslavl: a third bridge and highway widening
Construction of a third Volga bridge and widening of the M-8 and R-132 were discussed. Checking access against the warehouse schedule.
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EME.WMS 6.6: AI agents and warehouse data
A new Russian WMS version has been presented. Questions for a warehouse about order status, access rights and dispatch confirmation.
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New Renault Trafic: checking whether a van fits the cargo
Renault presented the electric Trafic at IAA. Why load volume alone is not enough to select a vehicle for the final mile.
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Shadrinsky overpass opens to traffic after the first stage
Traffic has opened on an R-354 overpass after the first construction stage. Checking the new section in a route and arranging delivery to a consignee in the Urals.
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Ulyanovsk–Dimitrovgrad: R-241 development plans
The ministry discussed improvements on an industrial corridor. Planning regular deliveries before the prepared road projects are implemented.
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Volvo starts production of new electric trucks: checks before booking freight
Volvo has announced series production of a new generation of electric trucks. Questions to ask about the route, charging and load when choosing freight transport.
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Serbia's 14 September haulier protest postponed: recheck your trip
The organiser has postponed a protest at Serbian crossings. What to check before dispatch if an earlier warning led to a route or delivery date change.
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E40 at Bertem: planned 10–11 October closure and freight preparation
A closure of the E40 in Belgium is planned for bridge installation. How to coordinate the route, unloading slot and time allowance for an October shipment.
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Digitoll in Norway: what to prepare by 15 September 2026
Norwegian Customs moves transport information to digital submission from 15 September. Trip preparation and how it differs from the March 2027 phase.
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Makhachkala northern bypass: what the construction start means
The transport ministry announced the start of bypass construction. How to account for a future road when planning freight in Dagestan.
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Russia and China agree an additional exchange of road transport permits
Ministry of Transport announcement of 8 September: an additional exchange of permits for 2026. What to clarify before planning road freight from China.
Practical guide
LTL or FTL: how to choose transport for a consignment
Groupage or a dedicated vehicle: transit time, transloading and delivery acceptance compared, with an example and questions for comparable quotes.
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Palletised cargo packaging: what to prepare before shipping
How to prepare palletised cargo: check the pallet, measure dimensions including packaging, agree stackability and loading, and record its condition before handover.
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Refrigerated transport: agreeing temperature requirements and monitoring
What to include in a refrigerated transport enquiry: product requirements, cargo preparation, temperature monitoring, loading and delivery acceptance.
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Oversized cargo: the data needed for route planning and approval
A vehicle with its load may be up to 2.55 m wide and 4 m high. When cargo becomes oversized and what details a quote and a permit need.
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CMR, invoice and packing list: checking documents for international road freight
How to reconcile the parties, goods, packages and weight in the CMR, invoice and packing list. An example of a discrepancy and the approval process before loading.
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Electronic transport documents from 1 September: what consignors should check
Electronic transport documents become mandatory from 1 September 2026. What to agree with the carrier, warehouse and recipient before dispatch.
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Cargo delivery from China in 2026: routes, transit times and documents
A practical guide to road and multimodal shipping from China: route selection, initial data, documents, packaging and risk control.
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ADR cargo: hazard classes and preparation for transport
ADR is the international agreement on the carriage of dangerous goods by road. Nine hazard classes, UN number, documents, packaging and marking.
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How the cost of FTL transport is calculated
What goes into a full truckload quotation: route, vehicle, loading, waiting time, toll roads, special requirements and documents.