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28 February 2024
EU LAUNCHES MILITARY OPERATION IN THE RED SEA
On 19 February, the Foreign Affairs Council formally approved the launch of the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES military operation, which aims to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea area.
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28 February 2024
OCEAN ALLIANCE EXTENDS ALLIANCE PACT FOR FIVE MORE YEARS
The Ocean Alliance of CMA CGM, Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen has announced that they are extending their alliance for another 5 years, to 2032. In a webinar on Liner Alliances, Drewry consultancy experts analysed and compared the alliances post introduction of the Gemini Cooperation.
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28 February 2024
PARLIAMENT ADOPTS POSITION ON DRIVING LICENCE DIRECTIVE
The Parliament adopted today in Plenary session its position on the revision of the Directive on Driving Licences. Among other measures, the text should help to alleviate the shortage of professional drivers.
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28 February 2024
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER: WHAT'S NEXT FOR EU MOBILITY & TRANSPORT?
On 21 February, CLECAT participated at the academic Conference organised by DG MOVE with the European University Institute Florence School of Regulation on the mobility and transport agenda for the next College of Commissioners. In three brainstorming panel discussions academics debated the state of play of transport policy and future challenges and priorities.
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28 February 2024
IMCO COMMITTEE VOTES ON EU CUSTOMS REFORM
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) concluded its vote on the Customs Reform on Wednesday 22nd February. Following the vote at the upcoming plenary session of the European Parliament at the beginning of March the IMCO report will represent the European Parliament's stance during the initial reading of the reform proposal.
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16 February 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/06
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16 February 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/06
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16 February 2024
EC PUBLISHES 2024 SINGLE MARKET AND COMPETITIVENESS REPORT
On 14 February, the European Commission published the Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report (ASMCR). The report details the competitive strengths and challenges of Europe's Single Market, tracking yearly developments according to the nine competitiveness drivers identified in the EU's 2023 Long-term competitiveness Communication.
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16 February 2024
POLISH FARMERS TO BLOCK AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS FROM UKRAINE
Starting 20 February, Polish farmers intend to block all border crossings between Poland and Ukraine, seaports and rail hubs with the aim to stop Ukrainian freight. After a temporary pause in the protest following a compensation deal reached with the Polish government in January, farmers returned to their blockades on 9 February.
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16 February 2024
NEXT PHASE OF EMCS LAUNCHED TO ALLOW INTEROPERABILITY WITH AES
The EU Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS), monitoring excise goods like tobacco, alcohol, and energy products, has launched phase 4.1 This phase introduces interoperability with the EU Automated Export System (AES), enhancing efficiency in export operations.