Freight forwarding: insolvencies from Germany to Croatia

Market today in figures (CargoNice data)

The model rate on the DE→PL route was 1,59 EUR/km on 5 October 2026, a change of +0,20 EUR/km compared with the previous reading. On the PL→DE route, the rate was 2,07 EUR/km on 5 October 2026, representing a change of -0,06 EUR/km.

The Orlen diesel price was 6,94 PLN/l on 3 October 2026, which was 0,34 PLN/l lower than in the previous reading. The average diesel price in the EU reached 2 237,18 EUR/1000L on 28 September 2026, up by 10,74 EUR/1000L. The load-to-truck ratio was 4,00 loads/vehicle on 1 October 2026.

The data points to divergent rate movements on the main Polish-German routes: the higher DE→PL rate coincides with a decline on PL→DE, while the European fuel cost remains higher than in the previous reading.

Germany: two new counterparty risk signals

On 1 October 2026, the Düsseldorf Local Court opened insolvency proceedings against Cargo Truck direct – CTD GmbH of Ratingen. The notice published on 2 October cited insolvency and over-indebtedness; Dr Marc d'Avoine was appointed administrator. The company is registered under HRB 74601. Source: Insolvenz Monitor

A separate signal concerns Gerez Logistik GmbH of Solingen. The company was among the proceedings opened on 2 October 2026; the case is being handled by the Wuppertal Local Court under reference number 512 IN 161/26. For shippers and subcontractors, this is the time to check outstanding receivables, delivery confirmations and the possibility of set-offs before continuing any credit-based cooperation. Source: Insolvenz Monitor

In both cases, the person authorised to commission transport, receive documents and approve payments requires specific verification. A previous transport order or an established business relationship alone does not determine who may make binding decisions about contract performance after proceedings have been opened.

Belgium and France: further proceedings in road transport

Belgian road transport monitoring recorded eight recent bankruptcies as of 3 October 2026. The latest entries, dated 2 October, include SDB Logistics, T.S.R.&CO and BDMB. The list also includes SEPT Logistics and CHVL Transports, dated 29 September. The overview is based on publications from Belgian registers. Source: Checked

In France, an update dated 3 October covers new collective proceedings in transport and warehousing. SMB Logistic is listed as being in liquidation, while Nesogreen Transport is undergoing restructuring proceedings; both entries are dated 30 September 2026. The update also lists TE Solutions 38 and TMT Stockage in restructuring proceedings, as well as earlier cases involving LH Transports and BNC Transport. Source: Procedure Collective

In Belgian and French reports, ordinary cessation of business must be distinguished from a formal court procedure. In the latter case, contractual decisions, the release of goods and settlement of the transport may require confirmation from an administrator or another designated person.

Croatia and Austria: verifying small operators

In the Croatian list of insolvency cases for transport and warehousing, Proktan Trans j.d.o.o. of Zagreb is listed in proceedings dated 2 October 2026. Yil Logistic d.o.o. of Osijek is listed with a date of 1 October. The same list also includes recent cases involving MMA transport and YES.OS. Source: Stečajni dosje

In Austria, insolvency proceedings against Josef Springer Beton & Transport GmbH were opened on 1 October 2026 before the Regional Court in Korneuburg. The company is based in Haslau an der Donau in Lower Austria and operates in the areas indicated in its name: concrete and transport. Source: Die Wirtschaft

For transport orders to Croatia and Austria, it is crucial to reconfirm credit limits and the parties authorised to dispose of the load. This applies particularly to payment-sensitive documents and transport orders where the carrier or intermediary already has an outstanding balance.