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On 11 July, CLECAT participated in the Implementation Dialogue on the Rules of Origin with Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. The meeting brought together stakeholders to provide input from their sectoral perspectives and advise the Commission on possible solutions to the issues identified.

On 10 July, CLECAT participated in an event hosted by the Permanent Representation of Poland in Brussels, titled “Taking Customs Union Reform to the Next Level – What to Expect from the New Union Customs Code?” The event was chaired by Małgorzata Krok, Undersecretary of State and Deputy Head of the Polish National Revenue Administration, and gathered senior officials including Mr Matthias Petschke, Director at DG TAXUD, several Directors General of Customs from Member States, Customs Attachés, and trade association representatives.

On 1st July, Dimitri Sérafimoff, CLECAT President, took part in the high level strategic dialogue with Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, alongside other key European stakeholders, to discuss the future EU Ports Strategy. Emphasising the critical role of ports as central nodes in the logistics network, he emphasised the need for open and fair access to port services, seamless hinterland connections, and a policy framework that champions digitalisation and sustainability.

Prior to the summer break, CLECAT’s Rail, Road and Maritime Institutes convened in July to address several pressing EU policy developments requiring member input and positioning. Key topics included military mobility, the upcoming EU Port Strategy, road freight transport decarbonisation and ongoing digitalisation initiatives across all modes.

Following today’s adoption by the Council of the EU of its general approach on the Union Customs Code reform, CLECAT congratulates the Polish Presidency and Member States for their efforts over the past two years to reach a consensus that allows negotiations with the European Parliament and the European Commission to begin.

On 26 June, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, a new digital tool aimed at facilitating connections between airlines and SAF producers.

The European Commission has welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

On 18 June, a new study commissioned by Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail) in collaboration with a Steering Committee representing European rail and logistics stakeholders (CER, CLECAT, EIM, ERFA, ETP-Alice, European Commission – DG MOVE, UIP, UIRR, UNIFE),underscores the critical role of rail freight in developing a competitive and climate-neutral transport system across the EU.