In May 2026, a Scania 40 R FCEV will enter service with Gruber Logistics as part of the European Zefes project. The vehicle, not yet in production, will carry real commercial loads in Italy to assess range, refuelling and the operational use of fuel-cell technology.

Pakistan has authorised six road corridors for the transit of goods bound for Iran from the ports of Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar. The measure responds to the build-up of containers at maritime terminals caused by restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Faced with the Hormuz crisis, the European Commission has activated a temporary State aid framework to support sectors hit by higher fuel and fertiliser costs until 31 December 2026. Here is what it means for transport.

The war in the Gulf is driving up operating costs for road haulage companies, while market rates remain too low to cover the increases. Cgia di Mestre (Mestre association of artisans and small businesses) estimates losses of €1.5bn from the Hormuz crisis. Trucks could stop because operators lack the resources to keep running.

Container shipping freight rates fell at the end of April 2026 for the third consecutive week, as excess capacity kept increases in check. From May, carriers will try to protect revenues through blanked sailings and new surcharges on transpacific routes.