The strike announced for May 25 to May 29, 2026, in the Italian road freight transport sector has, at present, been temporarily averted. The protest action was announced by UNATRAS, an association of several Italian transport associations. A national strike of hauliers was planned from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29, 2026. Depending on the source, the strike period was reported to start at either 00:01 or 01:00 on May 25 and to end at 24:00 on May 29. However, on May 22, 2026, a meeting took place in Rome between the Italian government and representatives from the transport sector. Following this, Italian media reported that the associations had suspended the planned strike. The background to this is concessions made by the government, including additional funding for the sector, adjustments to the tax treatment of fuel costs, and measures to ensure liquidity for transport companies. The conflict still highlights how tense the situation remains in Italian road transport. High operating costs, especially regarding diesel fuel, were at the forefront. Industry representatives criticized that existing relief measures for commercial diesel were inadequate or not effective quickly enough. The Italian media reported potential additional costs of several thousand euros per vehicle per year. A multi-day strike in Italy would have significantly impacted European logistics. Italy relies heavily on road freight transport. Transport services that would have been particularly affected include temperature-controlled shipments, general cargo networks, express services, building materials, consumer goods, and industrial supply chains. In the case of prolonged disruptions, backlogs would arise not only domestically but also on cross-border routes, particularly towards Austria, Germany, France, Slovenia, and across the Alpine axes. Although the strike is now suspended, there remains a residual risk. Suspended does not necessarily mean resolved permanently. The associations want to see and evaluate the announced measures. Therefore, cautious planning remains sensible for arrangements in calendar week 22, especially for time-sensitive shipments to or from Italy.