The European logistics landscape faces frequent disruptions due to road blockages and other unforeseen events. These disruptions pose significant risks to the reliability of logistics supply chains, affecting not only local, but also regional and sometimes even global trade dynamics. To name the most impactful recent disruptions – the French and Polish farmers’ strikes that took place earlier this year. These two incidents stood out for causing alarming blockages on important national routes and border crossings. What costs were incurred and what strategic measures were taken by logistics leaders to ensure supply chain reliability? (....)