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06 March 2026
EUROPEAN COMMISSION EXPANDS TRAINING FOR CUSTOMS AND TAX PROFESSIONALS
The European Commission has introduced a new course for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tax officials, alongside an updated version of the SAMANCTA training programme. Announced on 2 March 2026, these initiatives form part of TAXUD’s efforts to strengthen professional competence in customs and taxation across the EU.
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06 March 2026
CLECAT AND EURTRADENET JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT MEMBERS ON ICS2 IMPLEMENTATION
On 6 March 2026, CLECAT, in collaboration with EurTradeNet (ETN), the international association of IT service providers specialising in EU customs, successfully organised a pilot webinar to raise awareness the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) obligations.
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06 March 2026
ENERGY COUNCIL ON THE GRIDS PACKAGE
Energy ministers are set to hold a policy debate on the the European Grids Package at the Energy Council meeting on 16 March, with discussions expected to focus in part on measures to accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure across Europe.
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06 March 2026
AIR CARGO GROWS 5.6% IN JANUARY
On 2 March, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest air cargo market data for January 2026, showing continued growth in global demand.
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06 March 2026
COMMISSION SIGNALS FLEXIBILITY ON E-SAF PENALTIES UNDER REFUELEU AVIATION
Recent discussions between the European Commission and industry representatives at the fourth general assembly of the Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels Value Chain Industrial Alliance (RLCF) indicate a more flexible approach regarding potential penalties linked to the supply of synthetic sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation.
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06 March 2026
AIR FREIGHT RATES SURGE AS MIDDLE EAST DISRUPTIONS HIT GULF CARGO HUBS
Air freight markets are reacting rapidly to the escalating disruption across the Middle East, as the regional crisis begins to affect one of the world’s most important aviation transit corridors. Capacity is tightening across key long-haul routes, particularly between Asia and Europe, at the very moment when demand is recovering following the Lunar New Year production slowdown in Asia.
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06 March 2026
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT PUSHES UP CONTAINER FREIGHT RATES
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz are already reshaping global shipping patterns. As security risks intensify, carriers are reassessing how to maintain reliable freight flows to and within the region while managing rising operational costs and growing supply chain uncertainty.
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06 March 2026
CONTAINER LINES REROUTE GULF CARGO AS HORMUZ CRISIS TRIGGERS EXTRA COSTS ACROSS SUPPLY CHAINS
Cargo bound for ports in the Persian Gulf is facing major disruption as container lines begin diverting vessels and suspending services in response to the escalating security crisis in the region.
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06 March 2026
ESPORG CONFERENCE: EXCELLENCE IN TRUCK PARKING AWARDS 2026
During the ESPORG Annual Conference held on 4 March in Brussels, the Excellence in Truck Parking Awards 2026 were presented, recognising leading operators that set high standards for safety, sustainability and driver wellbeing. CLECAT participated in the jury evaluating the applications.
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06 March 2026
2026 ESPORG SECURE TRUCK PARKING CONFERENCE
On 4th March, CLECAT attended the ESPORG annual Conference in Brussels, where representatives from the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, the European Union Military Staff, industry stakeholders, and truck parking operators discussed the role of Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs) in strengthening the European transport network.