IRU is closely following developments at the EU–Türkiye border and the road transport industry’s overall concerns over Schengen entry and stay rules affecting its drivers, including in the Western Balkans. These concerns must be addressed to keep vital supply chains moving. Protests are disrupting Türkiye’s border crossings with Bulgaria. They follow reports that a significant number of professional Turkish drivers were refused entry for exceeding the Schengen 90-day stay lim

Poznań, Poland – Girteka has opened a new driver training facility in Poznań, expanding its capabilities to prepare both new and experienced professional drivers for real-life situations on the road and at customer sites. The facility will focus on developing practical skills that directly improve driving, cargo safety, operational consistency, and service standards for Girteka’s customers across Europe. With around 10,000 professional drivers across Girteka, driver competenc

The Panama Canal Boards of Directors and Advisors concluded their 41st meeting today, following three days of discussions focused on evaluating opportunities for the waterway’s growth in a rapidly evolving global maritime trade landscape. “The Panama Canal Advisory Board’s expertise is invaluable in informing our decisions about the Canal’s future. Their insights help us anticipate shifts in global trade and ensure that the Canal remains reliable, sustainable, and competitive

Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has activated oil spill response teams after multiple oil patches were detected in waters near Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh on 1 November 2026. Port operations and vessel traffic remain unaffected. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received its first report of oil spotted near Pulau Sebarok at approximately 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Following the initial alert, aerial surveillance confi

After launching the largest fleet renewal program in the company’s history in 2023, Wallenius Wilhelmsen is now taking the next step, adding capacity to meet future demand and support long-term growth. The new vessels will strengthen operational flexibility across the company’s global network, helping Wallenius Wilhelmsen respond to evolving customer needs while further developing its leading position in the deep-sea RoRo market. “We continue to see attractive opportunities i

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 7.7% compared to September 2025 (+8.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.7% compared to September 2025 (+3.3% for international operations). “Air cargo demand rose 7.7% year-on-year in September, with growth across all

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is enhancing its global aerospace capabilities with a dedicated engine logistics solution designed to move aircraft engines and oversized aerospace components with speed, precision, and reliability. As aerospace organizations navigate increasing maintenance demand, supply chain complexity, and pressure to maximize fleet availability, the solution helps customers keep critical operations moving while reducing disruptions associated with engine transport

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