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european union
Port of Dover Prepares for Summer Travel Chaos Amid Entry Exit System Delays
Port of Dover CEO Doug Bannister says the port has done 'absolutely everything' to prepare for summer travel, but fears remain over delays from the new EU Entry Exit System (EES). A £40m facility with 84 kiosks is idle because French authorities have not activated it. A May critical incident saw 4.5-hour waits. New government funding of £20m aims to boost infrastructure, but uncertainties persist.
Logistics Samskip's SeaShuttle Becomes Demonstrator for EU HyShip Hydrogen Project on Oslo-Rotterdam Route
Samskip’s SeaShuttle zero-emission container shipping project will serve as the demonstrator for the EU-backed HyShip initiative, providing a real vessel and route for liquid hydrogen testing. The project integrates onboard hydrogen storage with quayside bunkering, with LH2 Shipping joining to develop safe systems. The consortium includes multiple European partners working to establish a green corridor between Oslo and Rotterdam.
Trade Brexit at 10: UK Economy Still Shrinking as Trade Barriers Persist with EU
A decade after the 2016 referendum, Brexit's economic impact is measured at a 4-8% GDP loss, with businesses still grappling with customs paperwork and non-tariff barriers on EU trade. Public opinion has shifted, with 52% now supporting rejoining, but the Labour government rules out a return to the single market.
Trade Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on European Digital Services Taxes on Truth Social
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants. The warning, posted on Truth Social, targets nations planning new levies and would supersede existing bilateral trade agreements. The UK's existing 2% Digital Services Tax, which raised over £800 million in 2024-25, may be affected, though its precise implications remain unclear.
Logistics EU Entry/Exit System Triggers Summer Delay Warnings for Travelers and Freight Operators
The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since October 2024, has led to warnings of queues up to six hours at border control points. The system, which requires biometric registration for non-EU citizens, is causing delays at airports, ferry ports, and rail terminals across Europe. Logistics operators should advise clients of potential impacts on truck drivers and crew traveling into the Schengen Area, especially during the peak summer period.
Trade Brexit Cost UK Economy 6% According to Bank of England Company Data Study
Economists analyzing Bank of England's Decision Maker Panel data found Brexit cost the UK economy 6% of GDP over ten years. Half the impact came from post-referendum uncertainty, half from rising trade barriers after 2021. The study used company-level data alongside five other methods, with an average estimate of 8%.
Trade India-EU free trade deal to be inked by year-end: Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed by the end of the year, with accelerated work on an investment agreement. The announcement was made at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, in a meeting also attended by European Council President Antonio Costa. The deal, described as the 'mother of all trade deals,' is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade and investment.
Trade EU Pledges No Double Carbon Charges for Shipowners
The European Union has assured shipowners they will not face double carbon charges under both EU and IMO regulations. This commitment was made by Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European commissioner for sustainable transport, at Posidonia 2026.