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14 August 2026
COMMISSION REPORT MAPS TRENDS SHAPING EUROPEAN TRANSPORT
The European Commission has published a new report providing an overview of the trends shaping transport across the EU, highlighting the importance of investment, resilience, connectivity and decarbonisation for the competitiveness of the European transport system.
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14 August 2026
IATA CALLS FOR INCREASED SUPPLY OF CORSIA EMISSIONS UNITS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its criticism of the European Commission’s proposed extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to additional international flights, arguing that the EU should instead focus on making the global CORSIA framework work effectively.
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14 August 2026
DRONE CARRYING EXPLOSIVE DEVICE FOUND AT LEIPZIG/HALLE AIRPORT
Last week, a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, a major European cargo hub that plays an important role in both commercial and military logistics.
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14 August 2026
EU AND TÜRKIYE AGREE TO MUTUALLY RECOGNISE TRUSTED TRADER PROGRAMMES
The European Commission has welcomed a Decision adopted by the EU-Türkiye Customs Cooperation Committee to mutually recognise the respective Authorised Economic Operator programmes.
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14 August 2026
GEMINI EXPANDS RETURN TO SUEZ CANAL ROUTE
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are expanding the number of Gemini Cooperation services returning to the Red Sea and Suez Canal, marking a further step towards restoring traditional Asia-Europe shipping routes after prolonged diversions around the Cape of Good Hope.
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14 August 2026
COMMISSION APPROVES STATE AID SCHEMES IN SPAIN AND THE NETHERLANDS
The European Commission has approved two State aid schemes supporting the maritime and aviation sectors in Spain and the Netherlands, targeting the impact of higher fuel costs and the uptake of clean maritime technologies respectively.
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14 August 2026
COMMISSION APPROVES STATE AID SCHEMES TO OFFSET HIGHER FUEL COSTS
The European Commission has approved new State aid schemes in Luxembourg and Italy to compensate transport operators for increased fuel costs resulting from the ongoing armed conflict around the Persian Gulf.
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14 August 2026
SBTI RECOGNISES BOOK & CLAIM IN UPDATED NET-ZERO STANDARD
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published a revision of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, introducing a more flexible framework for companies to achieve emissions reductions across their operations and value chains.
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14 August 2026
RAIL FREIGHT ADDS CAPACITY AS LOW RHINE DRIVES MODAL SHIFT
Rail freight operators are increasing capacity along the Rhine corridor as persistent low water continues to restrict inland shipping
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14 August 2026
GERMAN STATES RELAX SUNDAY TRUCK BAN AMID WORSENING RHINE LOW WATER
Several German federal states have temporarily relaxed Sunday and public holiday driving restrictions for heavy goods vehicles as persistently low water levels on the Rhine continue to disrupt freight transport and put pressure on alternative modes.