Dirk Engelhardt

Dirk Engelhardt is the head of the Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL), the German Federal Association for Goods Transport, Logistics and Disposal. He is currently newsworthy due to his comments and warnings regarding the impact of rising diesel prices on the transportation industry and, consequently, on consumer prices. Recent events, specifically the Irankrieg (Iran War), have caused a significant increase in diesel prices, reportedly around 40 cents per liter. Engelhardt has stated that this increase is placing a considerable burden on freight forwarding companies. He is warning that these higher costs will likely be passed on to consumers, leading to increased prices for goods. Engelhardt is also advocating for government relief or intervention to mitigate the financial strain on the logistics sector caused by the diesel price surge, highlighting the sector's crucial role in the economy.