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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
14 August 2026
EUROPEAN DROUGHT DEEPENS PRESSURE ON INLAND WATERWAYS
Water levels on the Rhine are approaching a critical point, with navigation on parts of the Middle Rhine at risk of coming to a standstill if levels continue to fall.
31 July 2026
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.
31 July 2026
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.