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Poland cuts fuel prices, Germany raises alarm over unfair competition
From 1 April, state-imposed price caps on petrol and diesel have been in force in Poland. At the same time, VAT on fuel has been reduced from 23 per cent to 8 per cent, and the energy tax has been cut to the minimum level in the EU.
World trade growth set to slow to 1.9% this year
If crude oil and liquefied natural gas prices remain high throughout 2026 due to the conflict, global trade in goods could slow further to 1.4%, WTO economists said.
Euro zone industry takes a hit even before high energy costs bite
Euro zone industrial production unexpectedly shrunk in January as most of the bloc's biggest countries recorded declines.
Middle East crisis is turning into a global airfreight shock
Disruption to Gulf hub operations tightens capacity, sends rates soaring on key Asia-Europe lanes and forces forwarders to devise unconventional routing solutions.
Carriers are «dumping cargo anywhere» to address Middle East conflict
Multiple forwarders have told The Loadstar they are seeing their boxes “dumped anywhere” as container lines look to deal with the fallout of the conflict in the Middle East.
Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices.
Cyber incidents are becoming a major threat to business continuity
Ports look like prime targets. Ports do not need a top-grade hack to suffer similar consequences. They just need the wrong file opened in the wrong place.
Euro zone businesses perform better than expected in February
The HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 51.9 in February from 51.3 in January, marking the 14th consecutive month of expansion.
Polish ports set new transhipment records
In 2025, Polish seaports – Gdańsk, Gdynia, Szczecin and Świnoujście – handled 141 million tonnes of cargo. The number of containers increased to 3.9 million TEU, i.e. by 18 per cent.
Air cargo demand increases 3.4% in 2025
2025 trade lane data showed “a clear shift” in global air cargo flows from Asia–North America to Asia–Europe.
Euro zone factory activity contracts in January
The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 49.5 in January from December's nine-month low of 48.8.
Europe’s road haulage recovery isn’t catching up
Europe’s road haulage sector is recovering, but the pace remains slow and uneven. Transport demand is edging, yet volumes are still below pre-crisis levels.
Legal changes from 2026: the transport sector must prepare
As of 2026, far-reaching changes to European Union regulations are reshaping how the transport, forwarding and logistics sector operates.
Europe prepares for more expensive roads in 2026
Next year, hauliers will face toll increases, the extension of charges to more roads and changes to road charging systems in several European countries.
European factory activity ends 2025 in deeper contraction
Euro zone manufacturing activity shrank further in December, private surveys showed. Factory activity in the common currency bloc slid into deeper contraction last month as production decreased for the first time in 10 months on further declines in new orders.