Blog.

    Monthly recaps and long form analysis on what is actually moving European freight. Fuel and energy, decarbonisation, driver supply, fraud, identity. Written by the team building the trust layer the sector runs on.

    November 2026

    1 entry

    1. 06 Nov
      ArticleInsights

      Phantom Carrier Fraud: Insurance Obligations

      The company is real. The documents are genuine. Yet the cargo disappears. As phantom carrier fraud evolves, insurers are tightening coverage conditions and placing greater verification responsibilities on transport operators. But are those obligations clear, practical and achievable? We examine the changing risks, the limitations of traditional checks, and how direct source verification, explainable risk scoring and continuous monitoring can help prevent the next loss.

      5 min readDiana Apakidze

    September 2026

    1 entry

    1. 02 Sept
      ArticleInternal Research

      Europe’s Carrier Vetting Emergency

      Record numbers of insolvencies, new compliance obligations and rising levels of fraud are exacerbating the risks in the European freight transport sector. Our article explains why the vetting of carriers must no longer end with the onboarding process: financial status, insurance cover, authorisations to act on behalf of the company and regulatory requirements are subject to constant change. It is therefore crucial not only that a company has been vetted at some point, but also that the information is still up to date and reliable at the time the transport contract is awarded.

      5 min readDiana Apakidze

    August 2026

    2 entries

    1. 31 Aug
      ArticleRegular update

      August 2026: The Outlook Is Improving. The Pressure Isn’t.

      European freight is entering a more complex phase. German export confidence has strengthened, yet road capacity remains constrained by higher costs, driver shortages, longer payment terms, cross-border friction and growing carrier insolvency risk. In this edition, we explore what low water on the Rhine revealed about supply-chain resilience, why carrier due diligence can no longer end at onboarding, and how Trusted Carrier helps companies verify new partners while reusing trusted, up-to-date verification across their network.

      10 min readJulia Katharina Größlhuber
    2. 03 Aug
      NewsletterRegular update

      July 2026: Fintech déjà‑vu, but with trucks

      Cargo crime went fully digital and continue growing: 108,000+ thefts logged across Europe in two years, a new €3 customs duty on every cheap parcel, and freight exchanges finally checking who's really behind the wheel. Here's what changed, and what we built in response.

      8 min readDiana Apakidze

    May 2026

    1 entry

    1. 22 May
      ArticleLong Read. Internal Investigation

      Your Insurer Is About to Ask a Question You're Not Ready For.

      "The duty to carefully select and monitor subcontractors is now a real, enforceable obligation under freight liability insurance", BLD.

      5 min readDiana Apakidze

    April 2026

    1 entry

    1. 22 Apr
      ArticlePolicy. Heavy duty CO₂

      Europe softened the path, not the destination. What it means for fleet investment.

      In April, the decarbonisation story in European road transport took an interesting turn. On paper, Brussels stayed committed to its climate targets. In practice, it offered the industry a little more breathing space.

      9 min readDiana Apakidze

    March 2026

    1 entry

    1. 31 Mar
      NewsletterMonthly Recap. March 2026.

      March in Road Transport: What Changed, and Why It Matters

      This issue looks at a brutal March for European road freight, the rise of ghost‑carrier fraud, and why prevention beats investigation every time.

      8 min readDiana Apakidze