The low Swedish diesel prices are causing foreign haulage companies to adjust their routes so they can refuel in Sweden. There are many thousands of Swedish kronor to be saved on each fully fuelled truck. Naturally, people refuel where it is cheapest, haulage companies are under great pressure, says Tina Thorsell, head of social policy at the Swedish Transport Companies Association.
BusinessDuring the first quarter of this year, over 9 million more packages were sent compared with the same period last year, according to new statistics from Transportföretagen Paketindex.
BusinessThe Swedish Transport Workers' Union's blockade notice at Tesla's workshops was correct, the Labor Court finds.
BusinessThe risk of a strike is over after the Swedish Aviation Industry, part of the Swedish Transport Companies Association, and the Swedish Pilots Association reached an agreement.
BusinessThe Swedish Pilots' Association (SPF) has warned of industrial action after breaking off negotiations with the transport companies, the union said in a press release.
BusinessSwedes sent a record number of packages containing used goods during the third quarter. At the same time, the percentage of returns was lower than ever, new statistics from transport companies show.
BusinessThe Swedes have in recent years purchased increasingly from China, not least from low-price companies Temu and Shein. But at the end of 2024, growth slowed down, according to figures from the Transport Companies.
BusinessIt can again become relevant to build the eastern route around Stockholm. With tunnel fees. The government opens up for it in the infrastructure bill.
BusinessAbolished air travel tax has no direct link to emissions, claims the government. Completely wrong, according to climate researchers.
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