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Newsletters | 02 July 2021
CLECAT Newsletter 2021/26
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
EU EXTENDS EXPORT CONTROLS ON COVID-19 VACCINES
On 30 June, the EU extended until 30 September 2021 the COVID-19 vaccines export transparency and authorisation mechanism in its current form. The purpose of the mechanism is to secure deliveries of vaccines to Europeans in line with companies’ contractual obligations.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
EU AGRI-FOOD TRADE RECOVERS
Earlier this week, the European Commission reported that while the cumulative quarterly agri-food trade value remains lower than in 2020 given the lower performance recorded in the first two months of the year, the monthly trade value of March 2021 was the highest observed in the last two years.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
NEW E-COMMERCE RULES ON 1 JULY
On 1 July, the new VAT e-commerce package entered into force. The VAT rules on cross-border business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce changed, alongside the customs formalities and processes for importation and exportation of low value consignments.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
SOLUTIONS FOR IRISH PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION
On 30 June, the European Commission put forward a package of measures to address some of the most pressing issues related to the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
CLECAT DISCUSSES PRIORITIES IN DIGITALISATION
On 30 June, CLECAT held a meeting of its Digitalisation Working Group to discuss progress on Regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI Regulation), the work of the DTLF Subgroup 1, as well as the CLECAT priorities in the area of digitalisation.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
COUNCIL GREENLIGHTS FOUR AVIATION AGREEMENTS
On 28 June, the Council of the EU gave the go-ahead for the signing of three neighbourhood aviation agreements – with Ukraine, Armenia and Tunisia ­– as well as an air transport agreement with Qatar. These agreements will open up the air transport market, offering new opportunities for both consumers and operators. Through more efficient connectivity, they shall promote trade, tourism, investment and economic and social development.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
EU-US COMMITMENT ON SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE AVIATION
On 30 June, the European Commission’s DG MOVE and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jointly organised a webinar on Safe and Sustainable Aviation, during which both parties confirmed their commitment to increase aviation safety and building a more sustainable industry.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
ICAO COUNCIL SUPPORTS AVIATION RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
Last week, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reviewed the progress of the aviation sector’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts to enhance the safety, security and sustainability of flights, and issues related to ICAO’s governance.
Newsletters | 02 July 2021
TRAN COMMITTEE ADOPTS DRAFT RESOLUTION ON IWT
The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee adopted on 28 June a draft resolution on Future-proof inland waterway transport (IWT), by 44 votes in favour and 3 abstentions. MEPs call for a modal shift arguing that it would help to reduce road congestion and emissions, enhance safety and lead to a more sustainable transport system.