03 July 2026
GLOBAL PORT CONGESTION REACHES HIGHEST LEVEL IN FOUR YEARS
The Loadstar global container shipping is experiencing its highest level of port congestion since 2022, with more than one in ten container ships delayed at ports worldwide.
03 July 2026
ERA REPORT POINTS TO CONTINUED CHALLENGES FOR EUROPEAN RAIL FREIGHT
The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has published its 2026 Report on Railway Safety and Interoperability, underlining that rail freight continues to face structural challenges despite progress in safety, technical harmonisation and digitalisation.
03 July 2026
AIR CARGO GROWTH CONTINUES AMID MIDDLE EAST DISRUPTIONS
On 29 June, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its latest air cargo market data for May 2026, showing continued growth in global demand despite the ongoing impact of the conflict in the Middle East on regional operations.
03 July 2026
GROWING SHIPPER CONCERNS OVER CARRIER SURCHARGES
Loadstar reported this week that Maersk has significantly upgraded its financial guidance for 2026, citing stronger-than-expected freight market conditions.
03 July 2026
NEW GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE EU SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY
The European Commission has published its third edition (2026) of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP) Guidelines which will provide cities across Europe with improved support to plan, develop and implement sustainable urban mobility.
03 July 2026
COMMISSION SUBMITS EU-INDONESIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS FOR APPROVAL
On 29 June, the European Commission formally submitted the proposed EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) to the Council for signature and conclusion, marking an important step towards their eventual entry into force.
03 July 2026
COMMISSION UPDATES Q&A ON TEMPORARY EUR 3 CUSTOMS DUTY
The European Commission has published an updated Questions & Answers document on the implementation of the temporary EUR 3 customs duty, providing further guidance to customs authorities and economic operators ahead of the new regime.
03 July 2026
CHANGES AFFECTING ROAD TRANSPORT FROM 1 JULY 2026
03 July 2026
IRU REPORT HIGHLIGHTS PERSISTENT DRIVER SHORTAGE ACROSS EUROPE
The shortage of professional truck drivers remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the European road transport sector, according to the latest Global Driver Shortage Report published by the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
03 July 2026
PARLIAMENT DIVIDED OVER CLEAN CORPORATE VEHICLES PROPOSAL
The European Parliament's Transport (TRAN) and Environment (ENVI) Committees have published their amendments to the draft report on the proposed Regulation on clean corporate vehicle fleets, highlighting significant political divisions over the Commission's proposal.