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13th April 2026

Conex is accelerating the roll-out of its AI agents

Conex is accelerating the roll-out of its AI agents and has launched LEO, an intelligent document processing assistant integrated into the declarantâ€™s workstation.

13th April 2026

Minister Oâ€™Brien extends temporary derogation of driving hours regulations for road transport and delivery of all goods within Ireland

Minister for Transport Darragh Oâ€™Brien today (13 April) approved an extension of the temporary derogation from certain driving hours and rest period requirements to cover the delivery of all goods within Ireland. This is to provide some flexibility for drivers in these urgent and exceptional circumstances and support the full recovery of the national energy and food supply chain during a period of intensive pressures, while balancing driver welfare and road safety objectives. It widens the der

11th April 2026

Minister Oâ€™Brien approves temporary derogation of driving hours regulations for road transport of certain fuel types

Ongoing blockades of key transport routes resulting in prolonged journey times are placing a strain on all of the travelling public, including those who drive for work. Minister for Transport Darragh Oâ€™Brien today (11 April) approved a temporary derogation from certain driving hours and rest period requirements for road hauliers transporting liquid fuel used for home heating oil or as a propellant within Ireland. Approval was granted in light of the evolving situation and the anticipated level

1st April 2026

FIATA Launches eFBL Guide: A roadmap to Digital Freight Forwarding and Trusted Trade

FIATA has published the Practical Guide to the Electronic FIATA Multimodal Bill of Lading (eFBL), a comprehensive resource designed to help stakeholders across the global supply chain understand, adopt, and trust the eFBL as a legally robust and fully interoperable digital alternative to the traditional paper bill of lading. The guide reflects FIATAâ€™s commitment to supporting its Members worldwide by providing clear, actionable guidance that enables freight forwarders to adopt digital trade s

1st April 2026

FIATA Makes Data Protection a Standard: Signable Data Governance Charter Now Live

FIATA and the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) have launched a signable version of the FIATAâ€“GSF Data Governance Charter, marking an important milestone in the industryâ€™s collective commitment to responsible data governance in digital supply chains.

31st March 2026

DFDS expands capacity on Rosslareâ€“Dunkirk Route with third vessel

From September, DFDS will offer seven weekly round-trips on the Rosslare-Dunkirk route by adding a third vessel to the route to provide increased capacity for freight operators and more travel options for passengers during the holiday season.

27th March 2026

EU and Australia Strengthen Cooperation on Trade

On 24 March, the European Union and Australia concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reinforcing supply chain resilience.

26th March 2026

EU customs: Council and Parliament agree on landmark reform

The Council and the Parliament today agreed to overhaul the EU customs framework, giving the Union a more modern toolbox to deal with trends such as huge increases in trade volumes, especially in e-commerce, a fast-growing number of EU standards that must be checked at the border and challenging geopolitical realities.

25th March 2026

Climate-neutral rail transport: cargo-partner extends partnership with HHLA Pure in Central Europe

For the third consecutive year, cargo-partner continues its successful partnership with HHLA Pure. This sustained collaboration has significantly increased the volume of climate-neutral transports and resulted in total emissions savings equivalent to the carbon absorbed by over 24,500 trees, reaffirming the companyâ€™s commitment to environment-conscious logistics.

25th March 2026

Commission welcomes selection of Lille as seat for EU Customs Authority

The Commission welcomes today's agreement between the European Parliament and the Council selecting Lille as the seat of the EU Customs Authority (â€˜EUCA').

25th March 2026

Conex gives birth to ALBA, first tariff classification chatbot integrated into customs clearance software

CONEX, the leader in customs clearance software solutions, has created ALBA: its chatbot specialising in customs tariff classification, natively integrated into declarants' work tools. Backed by 40 years of regulatory expertise and real-time data updates, ALBA achieves a 95% accuracy rate in classifications, validated by human classification experts across several thousand queries in real-world conditions.

25th March 2026

Toga Freight Group Becomes Shareholder Member of Astre Europe

Dublin headquartered Toga Group, which comprises multiple logistics businesses in the UK and Ireland, including Toga Freight Services Ltd and Toga Customs Services Ltd in Ireland, Toga Freight UK, Toga Freight Services (ASIA) LLC in Vietnam and Irish Sea Logistics Ltd in the UK, has joined Europeâ€™s largest logistics network, Astre Europe as shareholder members.

13th March 2026

Port of Cork and Belfast Harbour sign landmark agreement to support all-island economic growth and offshore wind delivery

The Port of Cork Company and Belfast Harbour Commissioners have today announced the signing of an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which establishes a strategic partnership designed to accelerate the delivery of offshore wind energy and to boost cruise tourism across the island.

5th March 2026

European Ports Strategy: Connecting the dots across Europeâ€™s logistics system

CLECAT, representing more than 19,000 freight forwarding, logistics and customs companies across Europe, welcomes the European Commissionâ€™s publication of the EU Ports Strategy, recognising the strategic role ports play as critical nodes in Europeâ€™s trade and logistics networks.

2nd March 2026

Commission Unveils Updated Learning Opportunities for Customs and Tax Professionals

The European Commission announced the introduction of a new course targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tax officials

2nd March 2026

DHL Supporting Grassroots Football in Ireland with Bohemian FC

At DHL Express, we believe strong communities are built through meaningful partnerships. Thatâ€™s why we were delighted to collaborate with Bohemian FC, in our role as the clubâ€™s official logistics partner, to create a memorable football experience for young players from Hartstown Huntstown FC.

27th February 2026

Europeâ€™s Transport Sector Open Letter to EU Member States: A Competitive and Resilient Europe Requires a Stronger EU Transport Budget

Together with 44 other European transport organisations, CLECAT has called on EU Member States to allocate at least â‚¬100 billion to the next Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) under the future Multiannual Financial Framework.

27th February 2026

Weights & Dimensions: Industry Calls For 44-Tonne Cross-Border Operations

On 19 February 2026, CLECAT co-signed a broad joint industry letter calling for a pragmatic and operational solution: allowing 44-tonne cross-border road operations between Member States that already authorise 44 tonnes domestically. The current 40-tonne cross-border limit fragments the Single Market, increases transport costs and leads to additional trips.

26th February 2026

Hawthorn Logistics Solutions Ltd has been acquired by Aramex Ltd

Martin and Terry are pleased to announce that they have agreed to sell Hawthorn Logistics Solutions Ltd to Aramex Ltd.

25th February 2026

EU Customs Authority: Council and Parliament agree procedure to select a host city

Today, the Council formally approved the procedure agreed with the European Parliament to select a host city for the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA). The authority will be tasked with coordinating customs action and supporting the activities of national customs authorities consistently across the Union.

23rd February 2026

Toga Group Opens First Offices in Asia

Dublin headquartered Toga Group, which comprises multiple logistics businesses in the UK and Ireland, including Toga Freight Services Ltd and Toga Customs Services Ltd in Ireland and Toga Freight UK and Irish Sea Logistics Ltd in the UK, has formally opened their first wholly owned offices in Southeast Asia.

17th February 2026

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

The transaction further enhances CLdNâ€™s short-sea container shipping and multimodal offering for customers CLdN today announced an agreement with leading multimodal and logistics provider Samskip to purchase its quay-to-quay and door-to-door freight business between the Continent and UK & Ireland.

16th February 2026

Customs Support Group Expands Irish Operations with Acquisition of Beagans Limited

Customs Support Group (CSG), Europeâ€™s leading independent provider of customs and trade solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of Beagans Limited, a long-established, AEO-certified customs broker based in Dundalk, Ireland. This acquisition strengthens CSGâ€™s position as Irelandâ€™s leading customs clearance provider, further expanding its UK and Ireland cluster.

13th February 2026

European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Subcontracting Chains

On 12 February 2026, the European Parliament adopted its resolution on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workersâ€™ rights. The resolution acknowledges that subcontracting is not inherently problematic and plays an essential role in many sectors such as in transport and logistic as it enables specialisation, regional coverage, flexibility and SME participation in complex supply chains. The resolution also underlines that labour exploitation, unde