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UNECE moves unified railway law into operational phase
UNECE announced that Unified Railway Law has entered its operational phase. The initiative is intended to make international rail-freight transport legall…
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IMO adopts first global safety code for autonomous ships
The International Maritime Organization adopted the first International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships — the MASS Code. It establish…
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EU brings in harmonised transport-emissions calculations
From 1 June 2026, the European Union has applied a common methodology for calculating greenhouse-gas emissions from transport services. The approach is ba…
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Global air cargo demand rose 6% in May
Global air cargo demand rose 6% year on year in May 2026, according to IATA. International traffic grew even faster, at 6.5%. The figures show that urgent…
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Air Cargo Demand Rose 8.5% in June
According to IATA, global air cargo demand grew 8.5% year on year in June 2026, while capacity increased by 4.4%. For European carriers, demand rose 6.9%…
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IMO Warns of Risks to Shipping and Supply Chains in the Red Sea
On 23 July, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said continuing attacks in the Red Sea threaten seafarers, ships and global supply chains. IMO …
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IMO: risk assessment in the Red Sea becomes critical
The International Maritime Organization urged carriers to reassess risks before each Red Sea transit. For logistics teams, this means closer route planni…
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Diesel Price Volatility Increases Pressure on Road Operators
According to IRU's 17 July update, volatility in oil supply and diesel prices remains a significant risk for road transport operators. Fuel-cost changes …
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EU Electrification Plan Strengthens Heavy-Duty Decarbonisation Support
IRU welcomed the European Commission's recognition of road transport as a key sector in its Electrification Action Plan. The organisation says investment…
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eTIR Expands Digital Transport Connectivity Between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has successfully deployed the eTIR National Application, joining Tajikistan in fully digitalising TIR operations. IRU says the digital process…
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eTIR connects Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan deployed its eTIR National Application, expanding digital TIR operations with Tajikistan. Electronic procedures can reduce document handling t…
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Montenegro Joins the eCMR System
Montenegro became the third Western Balkan country to join eCMR in 2026, following Albania and North Macedonia. Electronic consignment notes reduce paper…
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Temperature-Controlled Cargo Moved from Ireland to the UAE under TIR
Hendrick Logistics Ireland moved temperature-controlled baby food from Ireland to the UAE under the TIR system. According to IRU, the roughly 8,000 km ro…
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Montenegro joins eCMR
Montenegro joined eCMR in the Western Balkans in 2026. Digital consignment notes support faster in-transit data exchange and lower administrative overhea…
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Egypt signs a TIR guarantee agreement
Egypt’s TIR guarantee agreement is intended to facilitate international road freight. For forwarders, it is relevant when assessing new routes, risks and…
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Remote tachograph downloads simplify compliance
Remote tachograph downloads help road operators meet new EU obligations. Automation does not remove responsibility, but it reduces manual checks and the …
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Eurasian corridors need more than infrastructure
IRU stressed in Almaty that Eurasian corridors need trade and customs facilitation alongside infrastructure. This directly affects transit predictability…
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New EU Rules Enter Force for Cross-Border Light Commercial Vehicles
From 1 July, new EU requirements apply to 2.5–3.5 tonne light commercial vehicles used in cross-border transport. IRU says the rules cover driving and re…
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New EU rules enter force for light commercial vehicles
New EU rules affect cross-border light commercial vehicles above 2.5 tonnes. Operators should review tachograph, rest-time and driver-document processes.…
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Driver shortage remains a major risk for carriers
IRU’s 2026 review indicates that the shortage of professional drivers remains a major operator concern. Companies need robust shift planning, retention m…
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New automated distribution centre opens in China
CEVA Logistics opened an automated distribution centre in China serving China–Central Asia–Caucasus–Europe corridors. Consolidation hubs are especially r…
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EU CEF call supports alternative fuels and borders
The EU CEF Transport call includes support for alternative-fuel infrastructure, border efficiency and digital innovation. For carriers, it is an importan…
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ETS2 safeguards updated for the road sector
The EU reached a provisional agreement to strengthen ETS2 carbon-price stability safeguards. Before the 2028 launch, companies should assess fuel and car…
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Eurasian logistics: opportunities and operational risks
Eurasian transport leaders discussed customs and operational changes affecting regional freight. Forwarders need ongoing monitoring of alternative corrid…
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IRU highlights safe and green logistics in 2025 report
IRU’s annual report identifies safe, efficient and lower-emission road transport as key priorities. For customer work, this calls for transparent managem…
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IMO adopts MASS Code for autonomous ships
IMO adopted the international MASS Code, creating a common framework for autonomous and remotely operated commercial ships. The Code has applied as a vol…
Read more →Air cargo enters 2026 from a position of strength
According to IATA’s June economic outlook, air cargo entered 2026 from a position of strength. Carriers need to balance capacity, rates and advance booki…
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UN advances unified railway law for freight
UNECE announced the operational phase of unified railway law to strengthen international rail freight. Common rules can make cross-border contracts and l…
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