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Transport: German diesel and freight rates from 1 October
Road costs in Germany are rising alongside record diesel prices, while ocean carriers are updating rates on the Europe–North Africa and Pakistan–Europe routes. At the same time, the return of some services via the Red Sea may accelerate the flow of loads into European ports and change planning for onward road transport.
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Maasvlakte transport under pressure after A15 restriction
The restriction on the Suurhoffbrug bridge on the A15 narrows a key road access route to Maasvlakte, meaning port haulage in Rotterdam now requires a larger time buffer. At the same time, ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe are falling, but hub congestion and higher barge transport costs on the Rhine continue to increase execution risk across European supply chains.
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Freight to Europe: Suez Partially Reopens, Rhine Capacity Falls
Maersk is rerouting selected Asia–Europe services through the Suez Canal, but has not announced the full return of its network to this route. At the same time, pressure at northern European ports, restrictions on navigation on the Rhine and rail freight strikes in Italy are increasing the risk of irregular last-mile handovers.
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Road haulage: PL–DE rate at 2.25 EUR/km
European road haulage remains costly and capacity-constrained despite uneven demand for transport services. At the same time, the change in import handling between Genoa and Livorno requires plans to be adjusted for containers bound for Italy.
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Freight: new fuel surcharges and an Arctic service
Fuel costs once again require adjustments to road and maritime freight pricing, while a new Arctic service is opening an additional entry point into Europe via Felixstowe. At the same time, holiday restrictions in France are changing groupage schedules, so quotations need to distinguish between cost and actual transit time.
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Sea freight: MSC introduces a fuel surcharge
From 10 August, MSC has been applying an emergency fuel surcharge on selected short-sea routes between northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. At the same time, ferry carriers are updating their August fuel and ETS costs, while road traffic in Spain may make it more difficult to fulfil transport orders before the long weekend.
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