26 June 2026
ECA REPORT HIGHLIGHTS DELAYS IN WESTERN BALKANS TRANSPORT NETWORK INTEGRATION
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has published a report assessing the EU’s support for transport infrastructure development in the Western Balkans through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF).
26 June 2026
EP PREPARES OWN INITIATIVE REPORT ON SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS
MEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Renew Europe, DE) was appointed rapporteur for a European Parliament own-initiative report on a regulatory framework to promote the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
26 June 2026
MIDDLE CORRIDOR GAINS MOMENTUM AS STRATEGIC FREIGHT ROUTE
On 23 June, representatives from the European Union, Kazakhstan, international financial institutions and the private sector met in Brussels to discuss the development of the Middle Corridor as a strategic transport route linking Europe and Asia.
26 June 2026
US FILES ANTITRUST CASE AGAINST MAJOR CHINESE CONTAINER MANUFACTURERS
A US importer has filed a class action against four of the world's largest shipping container manufacturers and seven senior executives, alleging a long-running conspiracy to restrict container supply and fix prices during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
26 June 2026
UNCERTAINTY ON OPENING OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ CONTINUES
According to a report published by Allianz Research approximately 1,150 cargo-carrying vessels with a combined vessel and cargo value estimated at $125 billion remain stranded or delayed following the closure of the Strait.
26 June 2026
RACE TO ZERO: ELECTRIC TRUCK MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW IN EUROPE
The European market for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-HDVs) continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest quarterly market monitor published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).
26 June 2026
COUNCIL ADOPTS NEGOTIATING POSITION ON GRIDS PACKAGE
On Friday, 26 June 2026, Member States agreed on a General Approach to the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive to accelerate permit-granting procedures for energy infrastructure.
26 June 2026
COMMISSION PROPOSES TAX SIMPLIFICATION PACKAGE
n 24 June 2026, the European Commission adopted a tax simplification package comprising two legislative proposals aimed at reducing compliance burdens for businesses and strengthening competitiveness within the Internal Market.
26 June 2026
E-COMMERCE: KEY CUSTOMS CHANGES FROM 1 JULY 2026
From 1 July 2026, several significant changes will apply to low-value e-commerce imports into the EU, marking the first operational step of the EU Customs Reform package.
26 June 2026
EP AGREES NEGOTIATING MANDATE ON EU MILITARY MOBILITY REGULATION
On 23 June 2026, Members of the European Parliament’s Committees on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Security and Defence (SEDE) adopted a report prepared by the co-rapporteurs, Michał Szczerba (EPP, PL, SEDE) and Roberts Zīle (ECR, LV, TRAN). In a joined session, the two Committees voted on six compromise amendments.