While the world counts down the days until Christmas, a real battle against time, weather and endless kilometres unfolds on the roads.

When we walk into a store in December and see shelves full of gifts, or when a long-awaited package arrives at our doorstep, we rarely think about the journey that goods have taken. At RCM d.o.o., we recognise that behind every festive moment stands a complex logistics chain, driven by often invisible heroes – professional truck drivers.

In recent days, the logistics industry has been closely monitoring developments in the Red Sea. Following reports of halted Houthi attacks after the ceasefire in Gaza, a key question has emerged: is this the end of the disruptions that have paralyzed the world’s most important maritime route for nearly two years?

On August 7, 2025, new general U.S. import tariffs took effect, reaching up to 41% for certain countries and product categories.