News and insights for European logistics

July 2024 was a record-breaking month in terms of temperature across Europe. The average temperature was significantly higher than in previous years, driven by both natural phenomena like El Niño and the ongoing increase in greenhouse gas emissions. The recurring heatwaves present a series of challenges for road freight transport, impacting both efficiency and safety. Engine Overheating Older truck models, which still make up a significant portion of the European fleet, are particularly...

Are you a carrier looking to establish a lasting partnership with a 3PL company? Here are five key tips to become a reliable and trustworthy partner for Third Party Logistics entities, such as Coyote Logistics. 1. Maintain the Highest Level of Customer Service Providing quick and accurate responses to customer inquiries is fundamental in building the foundations of a lasting business relationship. It's essential to remember that every interaction between a carrier and a 3PL company builds...

Truck manufacturers are tirelessly working to offer electric or hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks and semi-tractors with increasingly larger operational ranges. Range (and still high prices) remains the biggest limitation in the widespread adoption of EV and FCEV vehicles in the transport and logistics industry. Insufficient charging infrastructure along highways and expressways also continues to be an issue. Hence, alternative projects collectively known as Electric Road Systems (ERS) are...

⁤As VP Sales, Europe at Coyote Logistics for almost 3 years now and 10 years with the company in total, one thing has consistently made me proud: our commitment to providing tailored logistics services that meet the diverse needs of our customers. ⁤⁤When meeting with potential clients, I often hear a few key questions. ⁤⁤While they may seem simple, they are crucial for companies considering working with us. ⁤⁤The questions are: Why Coyote? ⁤⁤What sets Coyote apart and why should we entrust you...

This summer is a time full of sports events. The Wimbledon tennis tournament and the European football championship have just ended, and the Olympic games in Paris will start in a few days. We are also in the middle of the F1 season. So let's take advantage of the fact that most of us are certainly affected by the ubiquitous sports atmosphere to some extent. Let's take a look at a unique sport that is so close to our main field of interest on this blog, i.e. the various aspects of road...

Do you operate in the metal and steel industry and are you looking for a logistics partner who will organize and handle your cargo? Find out what you need to pay attention to in order to choose a logistics service provider that will fully meet all the transport needs of your company. Managing a supply chain for the metal and steel industry means dealing with numerous challenges, such as handling heavy loads and ensuring on-time delivery. An effective and proven logistics partner for...

When you think of Australia, images of kangaroos, koalas, the Sydney Opera House, the "Mad Max" film series, Foster's beer, and a slew of Hollywood stars like Hugh Jackman and Margot Robbie probably come to mind. However, for those in the logistics and transport industry, Australia is synonymous with something else entirely: road trains. Road trains are as Australian as a “kookaburra sitting in an old gum tree” and a Vegemite sandwich. These massive rigs consisting of a semi-tractor and two...

The collaboration between Belfast Photo Festival and Coyote was based around shared expertise and understanding. (...) There was great collaboration with the Coyote Sales teams and Customs team to make sure that we both understood and could demonstrate the unique nature of the consignment on a commercial invoice - Toby Smith, Director of Development & Fundraising at the Belfast Photo Festival Quick Shipper Facts: A charitable organization that hosts an annual photo festival in Belfast...

The following press release first appeared on the UPS Press Room:  **** UPS Announces Sale of Coyote Logistics to RXO, Inc. When Complete, Transaction Helps Drive UPS’s “Better and Bolder” Strategy ATLANTA, June 23, 2024 – UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today it has entered into an agreement to sell its Coyote Logistics business unit to RXO, Inc., for $1.025 billion. “As UPS positions itself to become the premium small package provider and logistics partner in the world, the decision...

On June 6, 2024, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day: the landing of the Western Allies on the beaches of Normandy and the opening of the second front in Europe, marking a milestone on the path to ending World War II. On this occasion, it's worth taking a closer look at a silent heroine of those days, without which the Allied supply lines could not have functioned efficiently—the "Deuce and a Half," the truck that "won" World War II. In the literature about the largest armed conflict...