Waberer’s closes the truck cartel case
Waberer’s International has announced the signing of its final out-of-court settlement with a truck manufacturer, effectively ending its legal battle over the truck cartel. The agreement, signed on 23 June, brings to a close a compensation claim filed in 2017 with the regional court of Munich. With this final deal, the Hungarian company has completed a total of four settlements with various manufacturers involved in the European Commission’s decision of 19 July 2016, which fined Daimler, Daf, Iveco, Man and Volvo/Renault for price collusion. Waberer’s claim concerned the losses it incurred from purchasing or leasing trucks during the period when the cartel was active.
Changes to toll systems in some European countries from July
From 1 July 2025, significant updates to truck toll systems will come into force in several European countries. In Belgium, Flanders and Brussels will update toll rates for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes based on weight and emission class, although electric trucks will remain exempt. In Denmark, fines for non-payment will double to 9,000 kroner, and checks will be conducted on the Storebælt Bridge. Lithuania will extend its network of toll roads for commercial vehicles by 1,151 kilometres. Finally, Slovakia will introduce a toll system based on CO2 emissions, with charges divided into five classes.
Digital transformation for Cpr System
The General Assembly of members of Cpr System unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement, confirming continued growth for the cooperative active in the pooling of reusable plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables, fish and meat. President Gabriele Ferri reported revenues of €84.6 million, net assets of €57.5 million, and share capital exceeding €15 million. Membership has grown to over 1,100. Box movements reached 175 million, a 3.5% increase over 2023, while pallet movements rose to 9.6 million, an 8.8% rise. Cpr System Iberia recorded a 31% increase in movements. General director Monica Artosi presented the 2025 projects: RFID traceability with the Redea crate, enhancement of the Noè pallet, a new management information system, and expansion of the logistics network. Cpr is focusing on digitalisation, sustainability and inclusivity, further underlined by its recent gender equality certification.
Uotc calls for a rail intermodality agency in Spain
The Unión de Operadores de Transporte Comodal (Uotc), part of Astic, has urgently called for the creation of an Intermodality Agency within the Spanish Ministry of Transport, led by Óscar Puente. The aim is to halt the decline of rail freight, which saw a 19.88% drop in 2024 compared to 2023. Data from the new comodality index also shows a 14.89% decrease compared to the year 2000. Main causes include rising tariffs, infrastructure works and Renfe Mercancías’ loss of market share to private operators without any overall increase in freight volume. Cumulative rail traffic losses reached 32% over the nine quarters ending on 31 December 2024.
Road freight transport increases in China
Between January 2024 and April 2025, the number of Chinese operators authorised under the Tir system increased by over 500%, while Tir vehicles rose by 800%. Among the most recent operations was the first door-to-door Tir transport under the “1039 market procurement” trade model, which departed from Ruian in Zhejiang province and reached Europe via the port of Manzhouli in Inner Mongolia. The new route allows for the export of goods with a customs value below 150,000 dollars, offering simplified procedures and logistical advantages.
DB Schenker moves into Les Gobelins for urban logistics in Paris
DB Schenker has signed a lease agreement with the Segro group to occupy 1,300 square metres within the Les Gobelins urban logistics hub in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Since last week, the space has been used by its subsidiary Les Triporteurs Français for last-mile delivery operations in the city centre. According to Bruno Lefeuvre, DB Schenker’s head of real estate, the site offers strategic advantages for access and distribution, with a target of around 250 daily deliveries, primarily aimed at B2B sectors including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, wine and spirits.
