21 August 2026
EC PUBLISHES GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT CBAM IMPLEMENTATION
The European Commission has published a series of ten guidance documents to help non-EU operators implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its definitive period, which brings monitoring, reporting and financial obligations for importers of carbon-intensive goods into the EU.
21 August 2026
PORT CONGESTION KEEPS 1.7 MILLION TEU OF GLOBAL CONTAINER CAPACITY OFF THE MARKET
Sea-Intelligence published its latest figures on port congestion on 16 August, showing that persistent congestion continues to weigh on global container shipping.
21 August 2026
COMMISSION RESPONDS TO CONCERNS OVER EU RAIL FREIGHT COMPETITIVENESS
On 17 August, Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas responded to a parliamentary question from Czech MEP Ondřej Krutílek on the decline in EU rail freight transport, particularly in the single wagonload segment, setting out recent EU measures aimed at supporting the sector.
21 August 2026
EUROPEAN ROAD FREIGHT RATES ACCELERATE AS FUEL COSTS FEED THROUGH
Several European road freight rates increased sharply in the second quarter of 2026, as higher fuel and operating costs were passed on to customers, according to the latest IRU x Upply x Transport Intelligence (Ti) European Road Freight Rates Benchmark, published on 11 August.
21 August 2026
WESTERN BALKAN TRUCK OPERATORS THREATEN NEW EU BORDER BLOCKADE OVER SCHENGEN 90-DAY RULE
Road transport operators from four Western Balkan countries are preparing to block road freight crossings with the EU from 14 September 2026, unless a solution is found to the Schengen 90/180-day rule for professional truck drivers.
21 August 2026
CONNECTING EUROPE DAYS 2026
Connecting Europe Days 2026, the European Commission’s flagship transport and mobility event, will take place from 29 September to 1 October in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives and transport stakeholders to discuss the future of Europe’s transport system.
21 August 2026
LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE: BUILDING COMPETITIVE, RESILIENT AND DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAINS
CLECAT and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) are pleased to announce the next edition of Logistics for Europe, taking place on 26 November 2026, from 13:30 to 17:30 in Brussels.
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.
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.
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.