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News | 21 October 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/28
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/28
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
UKRAINE REFORMS STATE CUSTOMS SERVICE
On 17 October, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a landmark law aimed at reforming Ukraine's State Customs Service. The new law, which will take effect on 1 November, comes after sustained pressure from Western partners and Ukrainian business associations, marking a crucial step towards the country’s ambitions of EU accession.
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
EFTI4EU ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024
CLECAT participated in the annual eFTI4EU Project conference, held on 17 July in Brussels. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts for a full day of engaging discussions and insightful presentations on the future of freight transport. The conference provided a vibrant platform to explore the digital innovations transforming the logistics sector.
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
CLECAT PARTICIPATES IN DTLF PLENARY
CLECAT participated in the first Plenary meeting of the new Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF), which took place on 18 October 2024 in Brussels.
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
UK AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATE AIR CARGO INCIDENT
Several press reports have indicated that the UK counter-terrorism police have opened an investigation into the possibility that Russian spies planted an incendiary device on a plane which has subsequently ignited at a warehouse in England. British investigators suspect the incendiary device may be linked to a broader campaign by Russian operatives across Europe.
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
COM ADOPTS RULES ON CYBERSECURITY OF CRITICAL ENTITIES AND NETWORKS
On 17 October, the European Commission adopted the first implementing rules on cybersecurity of critical entities and networks under the NIS2 Directive
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
DREWRY EXPECTS HIGH FREIGHT RATES IN 2025
The Loadstar reported this week on shipping analyst Drewry’s predictions for the shipping market next year. Despite the increase in fleet capacity with newbuilds entering service, Drewry anticipates further market disruptions that could offset any potential decrease in freight rates.
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
CLECAT ROAD LOGISTICS INSTITUTE MEETS
The CLECAT Road Logistics Institute convened on 17 October to discuss key developments impacting road transport and logistics at both national and EU levels. Members had an exchange on the ongoing revision of the Combined Transport Directive, acknowledging that the latest draft compromise proposal showed improvements in several areas.
Newsletters | 21 October 2024
COUNCIL APPROVES EU DEFORESTATION REGULATION DELAY
The Council of the European Union has agreed to postpone the application of the EU deforestation regulation (EUDR) by 12 months, a move designed to allow member states, operators, traders, and third countries more time to comply with its requirements.