Transport: Valencia grows, Bremerhaven uncertain

Market today in figures (CargoNice data)

The Orlen diesel price is 7,36 PLN/l, according to the reading from 27 October 2026, after rising by 0,09 PLN/l compared with the previous reading. The average diesel price in Poland is 1 790,46 EUR/1000L as of 19 October 2026, while in Germany it is 2 266,00 EUR/1000L for the same date. The European average is 2 138,68 EUR/1000L as of 19 October 2026.

On the spot market, the rate from Germany to Poland stands at 1,59 EUR/km, according to data from 26 October 2026, while the Poland–Germany rate is 2,15 EUR/km on the same day. The load-to-truck ratio is 0,60 load/vehicle as of 26 October 2026. An increase in the domestic fuel price combined with a stable vehicle-supply indicator means that transport order pricing should continue to clearly separate the transport cost from fuel surcharges.

Truck inspections across Europe in November

ROADPOL has confirmed that the final coordinated Truck & Bus operation of 2026 will take place from 16 to 22 November. Inspections will cover trucks and buses across Europe, with particular emphasis on technical condition and compliance with regulatory requirements. An Italian industry notice dated 23 October additionally indicates that the operation will cover the main European road corridors. Source: ROADPOL

For transport organisers, it is essential to confirm before assigning a load that the subcontractor has a complete set of up-to-date documents for the driver, vehicle and load. This also applies to tachograph records and the preparation of documentation whose absence could stop the vehicle combination during the operation. Source: Transportonline

A week of intensified inspections does not in itself change carrier supply, but it increases the risk of delays when the assigned capacity has not been properly verified. With a ratio of 0,60 load/vehicle as of 26 October 2026, it is worth securing regulatory-compliant carriers in advance rather than relying on emergency spot coverage.

Valencia: higher volumes for drayage and distribution

Valenciaport handled 498 837 TEU in September, up 5,48% year on year. Total cargo throughput reached 6,6 million tonnes, representing an increase of 2,05%. Both full-container export shipments, up 5,68%, and imports, up 11,68%, increased. Source: Valenciaport

Cargo-vehicle traffic is also important for road transport: in the first nine months, it reached 404 543 units, up 8,77% year on year. The data point to a stronger signal for container pick-ups, domestic distribution, and connections between Spain and the rest of the Iberian Peninsula and Europe.

At the same time, transhipment volumes from January to September were down 9,81%. When pricing container pick-ups, the increase in gate traffic should therefore not automatically be extrapolated to the entire operational portfolio: import and export loads may follow a different trend from flows dependent on transhipment. Source: Port Technology

Bremerhaven: check instructions before dispatching a truck

The container ship MSC Victorine was struck during its departure manoeuvre from Bremerhaven on 25 October in strong winds. According to an account citing the Bremen police and the parties involved, the vessel suffered an approximately ten-metre tear above the waterline. No injuries or water ingress into the vessel were reported, but containers and structural elements of the vessel were damaged. Source: TrasportoEuropa

The ship remained in Bremerhaven instead of continuing its planned call at Hamburg; the incident is under investigation. For importers and road transport operators, this means uncertainty regarding unloading, the availability of specific containers and instructions for onward transport from both German ports.

Before booking delivery time slots or dispatching a tractor unit, it is worth confirming the unloading status, container release and current transport order. This is particularly important when a change to the terminal schedule could turn a planned pick-up into a detention or repositioning cost.

In brief

• Rhine, Rotterdam and Antwerp: Optimodal Nederland resumed container transport by barge on the Rhine to and from Rotterdam and Antwerp from 27 October, following an improvement in water levels. The operator continues to monitor water levels and applicable low-water surcharges. Source: Optimodal Nederland
• Poland, Bolesławiec: Rhenus launched an AutoStore installation at its logistics centre. The system, covering 4 500 m², uses almost 140 000 containers and more than 100 robots. Its declared capacity is more than 38 000 container presentations per day in a facility covering 57 000 m². Source: TrasportoEuropa
• Poland, controlled goods: Geodis obtained Internal Compliance Programmes certification for its Polish operations in defence logistics and the handling of strategic and dual-use goods. The certification does not replace the freight forwarder’s own obligations regarding export controls and customer verification. Source: TrasportoEuropa