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20th July 2026

Report highlights need for stronger customs controls and cooperation to protect EU citizens and businesses

A European Commission report published today on customs controls at the EUâ€™s external borders highlights the need for stronger controls and enhanced cooperation to help protect consumers and businesses in the EU internal market.

17th July 2026

EU ETS Review: CLECAT Calls for a Competitive and Internationally Coherent Approach to Decarbonisation

CLECAT has taken note of the European Commissionâ€™s proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), published today as part of the broader package to strengthen the EUâ€™s competitiveness whilst accelerating industrial decarbonisation.

17th July 2026

TLF Publishes New Statistical Overview of EU Freight Transport and Logistics

Union TLF has published a new statistical report providing a comprehensive overview of freight transport and logistics across the European Union. Drawing primarily on Eurostat data, the publication offers an objective analysis of freight flows, modal trends and the evolving role of logistics in supporting the Single Market and Europe's competitiveness.

15th July 2026

American Airlines Cargo Establishes Pharma Corridor Connecting Europe and the U.S.

New end-to-end temperature-controlled solution links Amsterdam and Brussels with key U.S. pharma hubs via London Heathrow

15th July 2026

Commission upgrades import monitoring mechanism

To respond to growing imbalances in global trade, the European Commission is upgrading its import monitoring toolbox by reconfiguring its â€˜import barometerâ€™, which gathers up-to-date import data and was originally established in 2025.

8th July 2026

Three Young Professionals, One Global Stage: Meet the 2026 YLP Regional Winners!

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and TT Club, the leading international freight transport insurer, are excited to unveil this year's regional achievers of the 2026 Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award.

2nd July 2026

CMA CGM Names the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, the Largest French-Flagged Containership in the World

The CMA CGM Group today celebrated the naming ceremony of the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME in Le Havre, the newest vessel in its fleet. Measuring nearly 400 metres in length, 61 metres in width and with a capacity of up to 24,000 TEUs, the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME is the largest containership operating under the French flag. It is also the largest LNG-powered containership in the world. Its liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion technology significantly reduces emissions of sulphur oxides, fine particulate mat

1st July 2026

CMA CGM Group to Acquire FedEx Supply Chain at an Enterprise Value of $1.4 billion, Strengthening Its Logistics Presence in North America

The CMA CGM Group, a leading global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, today announced an agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, at an enterprise value of $1.4 billion. The acquisition, expected to close in 2026, would nearly triple the size of the North American contract logistics operations of CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group.

30th June 2026

FIATA seeks urgent clarification from airlines ahead of expedited implementation of IATA Direct Air Waybill changes

With the implementation of amendments to the IATA Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework currently scheduled by the IATA Cargo Agency Conference to take effect on an expedited basis from 1 July 2026, FIATA notes that the formal review process before the scheduled date of effectiveness has not been respected. Whilst FIATA continues to pursue the preservation of the review process, FIATA has today written to airlines worldwide seeking urgent clarification as to whether they intend to implement the ch

30th June 2026

LifeSci Logistics Celebrates Launch of Worldâ€™s First veliPodâ„¢ with Long-Term Partner Velico

LifeSci Logistics is proud to celebrate a significant milestone alongside our long-standing client and partner, Velico, following the inauguration of the worldâ€™s first veliPodâ„¢ at the French Armed Forces Blood Transfusion Centre (CTSA) in Paris.

30th June 2026

Operators deeply concerned by worsening driver shortage: new IRU report

IRUâ€™s latest global driver shortage report finds that recruitment difficulties are worsening, with the shortage topping operatorsâ€™ concerns across most surveyed markets.

24th June 2026

Building a Digital Babylon? The future of Digitalising Transport without Common Standards

There is currently a great deal of discussion about the digitalisation of transport and logistics. Europe is rapidly digitalising transport, but without common standards, shared digital identities and agreed governance structures, we risk replacing paper silos with digital ones. Initiatives such as eFTI, eCMR, digital customs processes and various data-sharing platforms are often presented as key building blocks of a more efficient supply chain. However, the debate frequently focuses on digitali

22nd June 2026

Woodland Group Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report, Reporting Deeper Emissions Cuts and New Services to Help Customers Decarbonise

Woodland Group has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, setting out a year of measurable operational change across its global network, alongside new ways to help customers reduce the environmental impact of their own supply chains.

19th June 2026

CLdN acquires Samskipâ€™sâ€¯quay-to-quay andâ€¯door-to-door freight business between the Continent and UK & Ireland

CLdN today announced that all conditions have been fulfilled to proceed with the acquisition of Samskipâ€™s quay-to-quay andâ€¯door-to-door freight business between the Continent and UK & Ireland. The services will become part of the CLdN network on 29th June.

19th June 2026

Irish Presidency Sets Out Ambitious Transport and Competitiveness Agenda

On 1 July 2026, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council. The Irish Presidency has set out an ambitious programme focused on competitiveness, values, and security, with transport featuring as a key enabler of economic growth, connectivity, and resilience. The Irish Presidency places a strong emphasis on strengthening Europe's competitiveness through investment, simplification and improved connectivity.

18th June 2026

Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition launches at Dublin Port

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher Oâ€™Sullivan TD, today opened the Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition in the Dublin Port Substation. This exhibition is a partnership between Dublin Port and the National Monuments Service highlighting over 900 known wrecks that sit out in Dublin Bay.

15th June 2026

CLECAT publishes Guide on Preventing Identity-Based Cargo Theft

While traditional cargo theft remains a concern, organised criminals are increasingly turning to identity-based fraud, using so-called phantom carriers and impersonation techniques to steal valuable cargo without ever forcing open a trailer.

11th June 2026

LifeSci Logistics Achieves IATA Air Cargo Accreditation

LifeSci Logistics is proud to announce that it has officially received International Air Transport Association (IATA) Air Cargo Accreditation, marking another significant milestone in the companyâ€™s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class logistics solutions for the life sciences sector.

10th June 2026

Record throughput drives growth at Shannon Foynes Port

Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) delivered record tonnages through its primary port at Foynes in 2025, emphasising the growth opportunity at Irelandâ€™s second largest port company. Tonnages at the west Limerick port increased by 10.8% year-on-year, making 2025 the busiest ever year at the port.

9th June 2026

Dublin-Based Toga Freight Joins the Pallet-Track Network

One of the largest privately-owned freight forwarders in Ireland has become the latest member of the Pallet-Track network.

3rd June 2026

cargo-partner expands European Road Transport network to meet growing demand and nearshoring trends

cargo-partner, a member of the NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP, is significantly expanding its Road Transport services across Europe, with a strategic focus on the interconnected trade flows linking Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland with Italy, TÃ¼rkiye, the UK, and Ireland.

1st June 2026

Global Trade Takes a Digital Leap with eATA Rollout in 30 Countries

WCO and ICC launch digital ATA Carnet to facilitate temporary admission of goods The European Union, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are the first Customs administrations to implement the digital process on 1 June 2026 Customs administrations are all expected to shift to the digital carnets by the end of 2027.

31st May 2026

FIATA Celebrates 100 Years!

On this historic occasion of FIATAâ€™s 100th Anniversary, we proudly commemorate a century of commitment, resilience, collaboration, and service to global trade and logistics

28th May 2026

FIATA Calls for Review of IATA Direct Air Waybill Changes Amid Industry Concerns Over Liability Allocation and Market Stability

FIATA today called for a formal review of the proposed changes to the Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework adopted at the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) Cargo Agency Conference (CAC), invoking the IATA-FIATA Consultative Council (IFCC) review mechanism under IATA CAC Resolution 801c, Article 4.2.