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Payment crisis in Europe 2026: 62% of companies are late with payments, Poland among those at risk

As many as 62% of European companies are late with payments to suppliers because they themselves do not receive their receivables on time, according to Intrum's "European Payment Report 2026". With a result of 69%, Poland ranked in inglorious second place in Europe, just behind Germany (70%). The payment gap in the B2B sector has grown to 20 days, and the European economy has already exceeded the safe threshold of the share of overdue receivables in company revenues – which poses a serious threat, especially for road hauliers and logistics operators.
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Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Thousands of Trapped Ships and a Wave of Risk for European Logistics

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has trapped nearly a thousand commercial vessels and triggered an unprecedented crisis in global logistics. Global air cargo traffic has fallen by 12%, and the Polish TSL industry has seen a 20% drop in throughput. The OSW report documents the mechanisms behind this crisis and highlights the long-term operational and financial risks for European transport companies.
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GLS Group suspends deliveries to the Middle East and fights strikes in Italy – alarm for European exporters

GLS Group has announced a complete suspension of transport services to seven Middle Eastern countries—including the UAE, Iraq, and Qatar—due to the escalating armed conflict in the region. At the same time, prolonged strikes in Italy are paralyzing the European distribution network and threatening just-in-time supply chains. The accumulation of these disruptions poses a significant risk of payment backlogs for European exporters and their creditors within the next 30 to 60 days.
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Bankruptcy record in Poland: 5549 proceedings in 2025 - transport industry under particular pressure

The Polish economy ended 2025 with a record 5549 bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings—the worst result in years and a clear warning sign for the entire B2B market. The transport and logistics industry was among the hardest-hit sectors: 653 TSL companies initiated restructuring proceedings, and 37 declared bankruptcy. Experts warn that 2026 could bring a further deterioration, requiring risk managers to immediately tighten their customer verification and receivables management policies.
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Brenner under the scrutiny of the CJEU: A judgment that could change the face of road transport in Europe

The Court of Justice of the European Union will hear Italy's complaint against Austria regarding transit restrictions on the Brenner Pass—a key North-South transport corridor. The case concerns a system of sectoral bans, block checks, and night-time restrictions, which the plaintiffs argue violate the EU principle of free movement of goods. The ruling, expected in 2026, could fundamentally change the operating conditions of European road freight transport and directly impact the financial health of thousands of transport companies.
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Austria Q1 2026: Nothegger Transport bankruptcy and wave of bankruptcies without assets - alarm for Central European carriers

The AKV report for the first quarter of 2026 reveals a deep solvency crisis in the Austrian transport and logistics industry. The bankruptcy of Nothegger Transport Logistik GmbH is affecting hundreds of subcontractors in Central Europe, including Polish carriers. Particularly alarming is the 26,56% increase in bankruptcies ending in rejection due to lack of assets, leaving creditors with zero chance of recovering their debts. EURODEBT.eu experts assess the level of commercial risk in the DACH region as high and recommend urgent strengthening of credit risk management procedures.
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200 Drivers Drafted to the Army? Polish Transport Faces an Unprecedented Staffing Crisis

The Polish Army plans to call up as many as 200 reservists for training in 2026, including tens of thousands of professional drivers in categories C and D. The transport, forwarding, and logistics industry warns of mass fleet downtime, a lack of systemic compensation for companies, and a real risk of bankruptcy for small carriers. The effects of the disruption will extend far beyond the transport sector itself, affecting the supply chains of many sectors of the Polish economy.
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Border controls at Germany are costing the TSL industry up to €88 million per month. The risk of carrier bankruptcy is increasing.

Germany has extended border controls until autumn 2026, generating losses of between €60 and €88 million per month for the European transport industry. Polish carriers, as leaders in cross-border transport in the EU, are particularly vulnerable to rising operating costs and shrinking margins. Risk analysts predict a rising insolvency rate among small and medium-sized transport and logistics companies serving Germany, and the portfolio of non-performing receivables in this sector could increase dramatically by the end of 2026.
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ELO from 20 April 2026: The Compulsory Logistic Envelope will revolutionise crossing the France-UK border

From April 20, 2026, every truck crossing the France-UK Ro-Ro border will be required to have a valid Mandatory Logistics Envelope (ELO). Failure to present this digital document, which aggregates customs declarations and security data, will result in immediate refusal of entry onto a ferry or tunnel. This new requirement, implemented by the DGDDI as part of the Smart Border system, applies to all operations – regardless of the direction of travel or whether the vehicle is loaded. Transport and freight forwarding companies must urgently verify their technical and process readiness, particularly regarding ICS2 compliance.
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Record PLN 3,3 billion in debt in Polish TSL: one in eight transport companies fails to pay on time

The Polish TSL sector's financial arrears reached a record high of nearly PLN 3,3 billion at the end of 2025, with over 38 companies struggling with payment problems. As much as 75% of this debt is generated by road freight transport, where one in eight carriers fails to settle their obligations on time. The crisis is fueled by payment backlogs—84% of companies complain about contractors' late payments—and its effects could be felt by trading partners across Europe.
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