Resilient supply chains: securing transport risks
CityFreight · 2026-06-24
Pandemic, blocked waterways, strikes, geopolitical tensions: recent years have shown how vulnerable global supply chains are. Resilience – the ability to absorb disruptions and quickly become operational again – has become a strategic priority.
1. Diversify sourcing and transport routes
Anyone who relies on a single supplier, port or mode of transport is especially vulnerable. Alternative routes and modes of transport, as well as a second pillar in land transport within Europe, increase resilience against failure.
2. Real-time transparency
You can only control what you can see. Continuous GPS tracking and clear status updates make it possible to detect delays early and take countermeasures before production comes to a standstill.
3. Flexible direct traffic as a buffer
When groupage networks are overloaded, flexible direct transport secures critical consignments. A short-notice FTL or express direct transport bridges bottlenecks and keeps the line running.
4. Proximity to the sales market (nearshoring)
Many companies are relocating procurement and production closer to the European sales market. This shortens routes, reduces dependencies and makes reliable intra-European land transport more important.
5. Contingency and escalation plans
Defined processes for the event of disruption – contact persons, alternative routes, prioritisation – shorten the response time. A logistics partner with a Europe-wide network and fast dispatch is a decisive factor here.
CityFreight supports resilient supply chains with flexible, transshipment-free direct traffic right across Europe, real-time tracking and 24/7 dispatch.