Road freight: DSV postpones Schenker synergies
The integration of DSV and Schenker continues to weigh on road freight performance, while sennder completes its own integration and strengthens its position in the European haulage market. In ocean logistics, Maersk announces a gradual return through the Suez Canal, which could reshape Asia–Europe delivery planning.
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- 2,08 EUR/kmPL→DE spot rate
- 1,80 EUR/kmDE→PL spot rate
- 7,10 PLN/lOrlen diesel in Poland
- 526 mln DKKDSV Road EBIT in Q3 2026
Market today in figures (CargoNice data)
The Orlen diesel price in Poland is 7,10 PLN/l as of 22 October 2026. The average diesel price in the EU is 2 138,68 EUR/1000L as of 19 October 2026, while in Germany it is 2 266,00 EUR/1000L on the same date.
The model spot rate on the DE→PL lane reaches 1,80 EUR/km as of 19 October 2026, while the PL→DE rate is 2,08 EUR/km. The latter rate fell by 0,03 EUR/km compared with the previous reading, whereas DE→PL increased by 0,16 EUR/km.
The market picture is therefore uneven: fuel prices in the EU are edging up, but road freight lanes are not responding uniformly. This makes it increasingly important to price each corridor and return direction separately.
DSV: Schenker integration weighs on road freight
DSV reported that its Road division achieved EBIT before special items of 526 mln DKK in Q3 2026, down 35,1% year on year. The company attributed the decline to negative volume growth, lower productivity and weaker service reliability during the Schenker integration.
According to DSV, the network’s operational performance returned to normal towards the end of the quarter. At the same time, the remaining integration synergies in the road segment are not expected to be achieved until 2027 rather than 2026. Management also noted that higher freight rates and fuel prices increased working capital requirements.
For customers, this means that the formal combination of the networks should not be treated as an automatic improvement in quality or as price neutrality on every lane. Service levels, vehicle availability and commercial terms should be verified separately for specific routes.
sennder completes integration and reports monthly profitability
sennder has completed the transfer of C.H. Robinson’s European Surface Transportation business to the sennOS platform. The digital road freight forwarder said it achieved positive monthly EBITDA under IFRS, without adjustments, and remains on track to meet its full-year 2026 profitability target.
The company forecasts 1 mld EUR in revenue for 2026, handles more than 150 000 shipments per month and reports a network of over 40 000 verified carriers. It also said that gross profit per operator increased by 45% year on year.
The scale of the combined platform could strengthen its role as both a buyer and a seller of European road freight capacity. For independent freight forwarders, the key considerations will be not only price, but also access to carriers, settlement terms and the risk of concentrating transport orders on a single platform.
Aronexpress carrier declared insolvent in the Netherlands
The Zeeland-West-Brabant court declared Aronexpress B.V. of Breda insolvent on 20 October 2026, and the information was published on 21 October 2026. The public register classifies the company as operating in road and freight transport and also indicates additional warehousing activities.
According to industry information, the operator handled domestic and international haulage. The scale of its current operations and the possibility of resuming activities remain unclear, and an insolvency administrator has been appointed.
Companies with open transport orders, outstanding receivables or loads being carried by Aronexpress should immediately confirm collection status, delivery responsibility and financial exposure. The event also highlights the need to reassess the financial health of small cross-border subcontractors before handing over a load.
Source: FaillissementsDossier.nl
Maersk targets a full return through the Suez Canal
A.P. Moller-Maersk told the Suez Canal authorities that it wants to restore all its services through the route by March 2027, subject to a continued gradual return under favourable conditions. This is a directional plan, not a confirmed schedule for the entire network.
Between January and September 2026, the Suez Canal recorded 276 Maersk-related transits, compared with 146 in the same period of 2025. The carrier continues to adjust its sailing schedules to enable the return of additional services.
For Asia–Europe supply chains, changes to ocean routes may affect the timing of vessel-call bunching, port selection and demand for inland pre-carriage and on-carriage. Planning should not rely solely on assumptions of a longer route around Africa while rotations remain under revision.