--- title: "News & Blogs" description: "Stay informed with Qargo’s insights on AI-driven logistics, sustainability, customer stories, and the latest product updates." url: https://www.qargo.com/resources/news-and-blogs/ markdown: https://www.qargo.com/resources/news-and-blogs/index.md language: en-GB published: 2025-06-17 updated: 2026-01-21 alternates: en-US: https://www.qargo.com/us/resources/news-and-blogs/index.md fr-FR: https://www.qargo.com/fr/ressources/actualites-et-blogs/index.md nl-NL: https://www.qargo.com/nl/resources/nieuws-en-blogs/index.md tokens: 4538 --- # News & Blogs Stay informed with our latest news and updates. - [Drivers' hours compliance and the visibility gap](https://www.qargo.com/post/driver-activity-tracking/): Drivers' hours rules differ by region, but planners face the same visibility gap. See how real-time driver status in your TMS cuts fines and planning delays. - [One tenant, many teams: Control who sees what in Qargo](https://www.qargo.com/post/one-tenant-many-teams/): Qargo's visibility restrictions let each department, planning group, resource group and billing entity see its own work, all within one tenant. - [Bridge maintenance in the Netherlands: why it's not a road problem, it's a planning problem](https://www.qargo.com/post/bridge-maintenance-in-the-netherlands/): Dutch bridge closures will disrupt transport for years. Learn why it's a planning problem and how Qargo keeps planners, drivers and customers informed. - [Why your TMS needs to talk to the port system](https://www.qargo.com/post/connected-tms-and-port-system/): Read this blog to find out just how much time and efficiency you can gain from having a connected TMS and port community system. - [A haulier's guide to compliant owner-driver relationships in 2026](https://www.qargo.com/post/ir35-compliance/): IR35 and April's umbrella company tax reform make it more important than ever for hauliers to know who they're employing – and have the audit trail to prove it. - [Peak season planning: Prepare without adding headcount](https://www.qargo.com/post/peak-season-planning/): Peak season demand keeps rising, but driver shortages mean hiring isn't an option. See how Qargo helps you plan smarter without adding headcount. - [Currie Group partners with Qargo to consolidate their transport management solutions](https://www.qargo.com/post/currie-group/): See how Currie Solutions is replacing its fragmented TMS setup with Qargo, bringing UK and European operations onto a single system. - [Riding the freight cycle: Why your rate cards need to keep up](https://www.qargo.com/post/rate-cards-freight-cycles/): Freight market cycles constantly shift rates. Learn how spot vs. contract pricing works, where rate cards break down, and how to stay aware. - [Parallel consignment stages – split one consignment across multiple stages](https://www.qargo.com/post/parallel-consignment-stages/): When a load doesn't go to plan, don't lose the paper trail. See how Qargo lets you split a consignment into parallel stages. - [How Qargo helps pallet network members run smarter](https://www.qargo.com/post/pallet-network-member-tms/): See how Qargo's TMS handles network consignments, implant orders, live tracking, ePODs, and complex pallet rating — all in one platform. - [NIS2 and road transport: What transport and logistics companies need to know](https://www.qargo.com/post/nis2-road-transport/): NIS2 applies to most road transport and logistics companies in the EU. See what it requires, key country deadlines, and how to prepare. - [From paperwork to proof: The power of digital documentation in transport](https://www.qargo.com/post/digitalise-transport-documents/): Paper slows transport down. See how digital documentation and Qargo's TransFollow eCMR integration turn paperwork into real-time data. - [France's E-Invoicing Reform: What Transport Companies Need to Know Before September 2026](https://www.qargo.com/post/einvoicing-reform-france/) - [Wave goodbye to rigid systems and say hello to a customisable and configurable TMS](https://www.qargo.com/post/tms-configuration/): See how Qargo's TMS adapts to your business with custom fields, configurable workflows, role-based permissions, and flexible integrations. - [On-premises vs cloud-based TMS: What’s the difference?](https://www.qargo.com/post/on-premises-vs-cloud-based-tms/): Cloud-based vs on-premises TMS: compare hosting, updates and scalability, and see why more transport companies are switching to the cloud. - [Measuring the real ROI of a TMS](https://www.qargo.com/post/tms-roi/): Learn how to build a TMS business case that gets sign-off. An ROI framework to evaluate vendors, plus a plan to measure ROI post-go-live. - [Reducing empty miles: Why it’s a data problem, not a driver problem](https://www.qargo.com/post/empty-miles/): Empty miles cost trucking $50–80B a year. It's not a driver problem — it's a data visibility gap. Here's where it breaks down, and how to fix it. - [Why the future of logistics depends on collaboration](https://www.qargo.com/post/national-logistics-day/): On National Logistics Day, we're making the case for collaboration across supply chains – and showing what it looks like in practice. - [Fixed costs, multiple trips — Why your resource costing is probably wrong](https://www.qargo.com/post/transport-resource-costing/): Resource costing for multi-trip operations is often inaccurate. Learn how smarter day and week-based costing improves P&L visibility with Qargo. - [Day in the life: An operations manager's AI-powered workflow](https://www.qargo.com/post/transport-ai-workflow/): See what a working day in transport looks like when it's powered by Qargo's AI workflows — from order entry to invoicing. - [How route optimisation helps tackle sustainability and cost-saving](https://www.qargo.com/post/route-optimisation-sustainability/): See how smart route optimisation cuts costs, reduces emissions, and gives you the verified CO₂ data your customers are asking for. - [The top three challenges facing bulk operators – and how to solve them](https://www.qargo.com/post/bulk-transport-challenges/): From decentralised data to compliance and cleaning, discover how the rightTMS helps bulk and liquid tank operators cut complexity and scale. - [The hidden cost of manual transport operations](https://www.qargo.com/post/hidden-cost-manual-transport-operations/): Manual admin is costing transport operators more than they realise. Discover where the hidden costs lie and how automation can fix it. - [The top challenges facing short sea operators – and how to solve them](https://www.qargo.com/post/short-sea-operator-challenges/): Short sea operations encompass a lot of moving parts and co-ordination with other transport legs. Find out how you can overcome these challenges. - [Built to Scale: How Qargo Grows With Your Business](https://www.qargo.com/post/how-qargo-tms-scales-with-your-transport-business/): Discover how Qargo's cloud-native TMS grows with your transport business — from continuous feature development and flexible customisation. - [Earth Day in action: Tracking and reducing your carbon footprint](https://www.qargo.com/post/earth-day/): This Earth Day, see how Qargo’s TMS helps transport companies track, reduce, and report CO₂ emissions with real-time data and insights. - [How Qargo's tracking links close the visibility gap](https://www.qargo.com/post/tracking-links/): Give recipients live delivery updates with Qargo’s secure public tracking links. Reduce “where is my delivery?” calls and improve visibility. - [Qargo Unlocked: All the insights from our Pallet Network Workshop](https://www.qargo.com/post/introducing-qargo-unlocked/): At Qargo, we've started a series of new events called Qargo Unlocked. Learn more about what you can expect and key takeaways from the day. - [Fuel surcharges explained: How to automate fuel cost calculations and protect your haulage margins](https://www.qargo.com/post/fuel-surcharge-dashboard/): See how Qargo automates fuel surcharge billing, supports customer-specific agreements, and gives real-time coverage insights. - [Give your customers control: How Qargo's customer portal transforms transport operations](https://www.qargo.com/post/transport-customer-portal/): A transport customer portal does more than save time. Discover how connected operations work more efficient and invoice faster. - [The commercial impact of investing in a smart TMS for connected container operations](https://www.qargo.com/post/connected-tms-container-haulage-operators/): Discover how a connected TMS helps container haulage operators improve reliability, capture lost revenue, and invoice faster — with measurable impact on cash flow. - [Your guide to container integrations](https://www.qargo.com/post/container-integrations-guide/): Discover how Qargo's port, terminal, and container integrations connect your container operations in one workflow. - [Why empty legs keep eating into margins – and remain a major challenge for container operators](https://www.qargo.com/post/container-empty-legs/): Empty container moves cost operators billions. Learn why empty legs happen and how to reduce them with smart planning and better visibility. - [From paperwork to performance: Increasing visibility and control in shipping container logistics](https://www.qargo.com/post/shipping-container-transport-reduce-admin/): Cut admin in shipping container transport. Improve release visibility, reduce rekeying errors, capture POD faster and streamline port workflows with Qargo. - [Cross docking explained: What a cross dock is and how to streamline operations](https://www.qargo.com/post/what-is-a-cross-dock/): What is a cross dock and how does it work? Learn the benefits, challenges, and practical ways to streamline cross docking operations. - [The three biggest challenges facing container operators in 2026](https://www.qargo.com/post/challenges-container-operators/): Container operators face growing complexity in 2026. Explore the biggest challenges — and how to simplify operations. - [eCMR, directly inside Qargo: our new partnership with TransFollow](https://www.qargo.com/post/qargo-partners-with-transfollow-ecmr/): Qargo to partner with TransFollow to bring eCMRs directly inside Qargo's modern TMS – reducing the manual work needed. - [Future-Proofing Your Business: Why Peppol Is Just the Beginning](https://www.qargo.com/post/future-of-peppol/): Peppol is more than compliance. Learn how Peppol is the first step toward automated, data-driven transport operations and the future of Peppol. - [Nolize: driving efficiency in freight forwarding transport](https://www.qargo.com/post/nolize-chooses-qargo-as-their-tms/): Nolize, a fast-growing freight forwarding specialist in France, chooses Qargo as their TMS system to stay agile and ready for the future. - [Kinaxia partners with Qargo to accelerate digital transformation](https://www.qargo.com/post/kinaxia-partners-with-qargo/): Kinaxia partners with Qargo to accelerate digital transformation. Discover how AI-powered TMS drives efficiency in UK logistics. - [Transport and logistics trends for 2026: What operators need to know](https://www.qargo.com/post/logistics-trends/): Stay ahead with the latest logistics trends of 2026. From agentic AI to sustainability data, explore the innovations driving efficiency. - [A growth path for Transports Trezzini](https://www.qargo.com/post/transports-trezzini/): Transports Trezzini chooses Qargo TMS as its new transport management system. - [5 ways to optimise your planning board as a transport planner](https://www.qargo.com/post/planning-board-optimisation/): Discover 5 practical ways transport planners can optimise their planning board to prioritise faster, reduce errors, and keep workflows clean. - [Faster transport invoicing: Improve cash flow with less admin](https://www.qargo.com/post/transport-invoicing/): Speed up your transport invoicing, reduce admin, and improve cash flow with Qargo TMS. Get paid faster and spend less time behind a desk. - [How Peppol will change invoicing for Belgian transport companies](https://www.qargo.com/post/peppol-invoicing/): Peppol invoicing becomes mandatory in Belgium from 2026. See how transport operators can simplify invoicing and get Peppol-ready with Qargo. - [The Netherlands introduces a truck road kilometre charge from the 1st of July 2026 - Qargo is already ready!](https://www.qargo.com/post/truck-road-kilometre-charge-netherlands/): From July 2026, the Netherlands introduces a truck kilometre charge. Qargo already applies the new costs automatically. - [Qargo raises $33M as its AI transport management software transforms efficiency and unlocks new markets](https://www.qargo.com/post/series-b-funding/): Qargo has raised $33 million in their Series B funding round to help unlock efficiencies for transport companies. - [Peppol: What it is and why it matters for transport operators](https://www.qargo.com/post/peppol-guide-transport-operators/): What Peppol is, why Belgium is making it mandatory in 2026, & what transport operators need to do. Learn how Qargo helps you get Peppol-ready. - [Groupe Sudre sets its sights on modernisation!](https://www.qargo.com/post/groupe-sudre-sets-its-sights-on-modernisation/) - [CLdN partners with Qargo to deliver next-generation multimodal transport management solution](https://www.qargo.com/post/cldn-partners-with-qargo-to-deliver-next-generation-multimodal-transport-management-solution/): CLdN Cargo partners with Qargo to implement an intelligent TMS to improve multimodal services and deliver an even better customer experience. - [TMS onboarding doesn’t have to be painful](https://www.qargo.com/post/tms-onboarding-process/): Experience Qargo’s six-step onboarding for a smooth, supported TMS transition with minimal disruption — get started today! - [A cleaner future for transport: Why logistics must join the cleanup](https://www.qargo.com/post/world-cleanup-day-2025/): Discover how logistics can reduce waste, cut emissions, and simplify sustainability reporting with smarter, digital transport operations. - [How Qargo protects your transport data](https://www.qargo.com/post/how-qargo-protects-transport-data/): See how Qargo’s cloud-native platform keeps your transport data secure with enterprise-grade protection and lets you focus on your operations. - [Qargo vs Legacy TMS systems: what you gain by switching](https://www.qargo.com/post/qargo-vs-legacy-systems/): See how Qargo replaces legacy TMS, reducing admin, saving time, cutting costs, and helping transport businesses run efficiently. - [Smarter route optimisation: complete more jobs without sacrificing control](https://www.qargo.com/post/blog-smarter-route-optimisation/): Combining operational know-how with Qargo’s intelligent route optimisation delivers real results, like a 6–8% mileage reduction and earlier vehicle departures, helping drivers complete more jobs per shift - [Chat where your drivers already are: WhatsApp now integrated in Qargo](https://www.qargo.com/post/whatsapp-integration-for-driver-messaging-2/): Qargo’s WhatsApp integration lets you message drivers directly from the TMS — no switching apps, no chasing replies. Set it up in minutes. - [How do we use AI in our intelligent TMS?](https://www.qargo.com/post/ai-powered-tms-automation/): Qargo’s AI-powered TMS automates order entry, invoicing, and document processing to help logistics companies save time and reduce errors. - [Transport-Savvy AI: Smart enough for the real world of logistics](https://www.qargo.com/post/transport-savvy-ai-for-real-world-logistics/): Discover how Qargo’s transport-savvy AI solves real-world logistics—cutting admin, boosting accuracy, and streamlining daily operations. - [A fresh approach to logistics: Moran Logistics](https://www.qargo.com/post/a-fresh-approach-to-logistics-moran-logistics/): Introducing Qargo Intelligence: AI-powered features designed to reduce admin workload, improve accuracy, and save time in transport management - [How the Qargo & Clarus integration transforms transport & warehousing](https://www.qargo.com/post/clarus-integration-transforms-transport-warehousing/): Discover how the Qargo TMS and Clarus WMS integration streamlines transport and warehousing operations, enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and improving customer satisfaction. - [Qargo is now ISO 27001 certified](https://www.qargo.com/post/qargo-now-iso-27001-certified/): Qargo is ISO 27001 certified, ensuring secure data handling, compliance peace of mind, and a trusted platform for transport management. - [Paving the way for sustainable logistics reporting](https://www.qargo.com/post/paving-the-way-for-sustainable-logistics-reporting/): Learn how Qargo and the BILOG project drive sustainable logistics reporting, boosting transparency, CO₂ tracking, and eco-friendly practices. - [Introducing Qargo Intelligence: AI-powered features that reduce admin, improve accuracy, and save you time](https://www.qargo.com/post/introducing-qargo-intelligence-ai-powered-features/): Introducing Qargo Intelligence: AI-powered features designed to reduce admin workload, improve accuracy, and save time in transport management - [Celebrating National Truckers’ Day in Belgium and the Netherlands!](https://www.qargo.com/post/celebrating-belgiums-national-day-of-the-trucker/): Join Qargo in celebrating Belgium’s National Day of the Trucker, honouring the hardworking drivers who keep goods moving across the country and beyond - [Introducing Qargo Email Intelligence: transform your communication for seamless logistics](https://www.qargo.com/post/introducing-qargo-email-intelligence/): Discover Qargo Email Intelligence, the AI-driven tool that transforms logistics communication for faster, seamless, and more efficient transport operations. - [Qargo raises €12 million / £11 million from Balderton Capital to build the all-in-one platform to streamline the logistics industry](https://www.qargo.com/post/qargo-raises-12m-series-a-balderton-capital-ai-transport-platform/): Qargo secures €12M in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital to revolutionise logistics with an AI-powered, cloud-based transport management platform, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. - [Qargo raises $6m to drive transport firms into the future](https://www.qargo.com/post/qargo-raises-6m-to-drive-transport-firms-into-the-future/): Qargo secures $6M in seed funding to revolutionise road freight with AI-driven transport management system, enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions across Europe. ## Go further with Qargo Book a demo with one of our transport experts. - [Book your demo](https://www.qargo.com/book-demo/)