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THE RISING COST OF CLIMATE AND AGEING INFRASTRUCTURE

Why resilience should become Europe's next investment priority

COMMISSION LAUNCHES SECOND-PHASE CONSULTATION ON THE QUALITY JOBS ACT

he European Commission has launched the second-phase consultation of EU social partners on the forthcoming Quality Jobs Act.

COMMISSION APPROVES STATE AID SCHEMES TO OFFSET FUEL COST INCREASES LINKED TO THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS

The European Commission has approved additional national State aid schemes aimed at compensating transport operators for the sharp increase in fuel costs.

BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRUCKS GAIN GROUND, BUT MARKET UPTAKE REMAINS UNEVEN ACROSS EUROPE

Registrations of battery-electric trucks in the European Union have increased by 47% during the first half of 2026.

USA IMPLEMENT NEW SECTION 301 TARIFF REGIME FOR EU EXPORTS

On 24 July, the United States introduced a new tariff regime under Section 301 of the Trade Act, replacing the temporary Section 122 measures that had been in force since April.

COMMISSION ADOPTS SIMPLIFIED SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING STANDARDS UNDER THE OMNIBUS PACKAGE

Earlier this month, the European Commission has adopted the delegated act revising the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

LOW RHINE WATER LEVELS PUT EUROPEAN SUPPLY CHAINS UNDER RENEWED PRESSURE

Reuters reported on 27 July 2026 that water levels on the River Rhine continue to fall following lower-than-expected rainfall in southern Germany.

GERMANY REVOKES 2026 TRACK ACCESS CHARGE INCREASE

Germany’s Federal Network Agency revoked its earlier approval of the 2026 track access charge (TAC) increase, following a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union.

XENETA RAISES 2026 AIR FREIGHT RATE FORECAST AS CAPACITY REMAINS TIGHT

Global air freight market conditions remain stronger than previously anticipated, prompting Xeneta to significantly revise its outlook for 2026.

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