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Newsletters | 19 June 2023
EC EXTENDS TRADE SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
On 5 June, the EU has extended the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs), which include the suspension of import duties, quotas, and trade defense measures on Ukrainian exports, for another year. The decision reaffirms the EU's support for Ukraine and aims to alleviate the challenges faced by its producers and exporters due to Russia's unjustified military aggression.
Newsletters | 19 June 2023
BIFA CALLS FOR INPUT ON VOLUNTARY STANDARD FOR CUSTOMS INTERMEDIARIES
On 6 June, BIFA (British International Freight Association) urged its corporate members to actively engage in a government consultation that explores the possibility of implementing a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries.
Newsletters | 19 June 2023
FMC AMENDS DRAFT RULE TO REGULATE UNREASONABLE REFUSAL TO DEAL
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued on 12 June a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) detailing how the FMC would implement the prohibition on ocean carriers unreasonably refusing available cargo space to shippers.
Newsletters | 19 June 2023
UKRAINE JOINS EU’S CEF PROGRAM
On 6 June, Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean and Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov signed an agreement, officially associating Ukraine with the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program.
Newsletters | 19 June 2023
GERMAN GOVERNMENT APPROVES NEW TOLL SCHEME
The German Federal Government has last week approved important changes to the Federal Highways Toll Act. According to the German government the goal of this legislative proposal is to implement the change to the Eurovignette Directive that entered into effect in March 2022.
Newsletters | 19 June 2023
CLECAT CUSTOMS INSTITUTE MEETS IN HELSINKI
On 15-16 June, members of CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute (CITI) gathered in Helsinki for a meeting hosted by FIFFLA (Finnish Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association). The meeting focused on several key topics, including the recently published Customs Reform proposals, which will have a large impact on the freight forwarding and customs agents businesses.
Newsletters | 19 June 2023
CLECAT ROAD LOGISTICS INSTITUTE MEETS
The CLECAT Road Logistics Institute met on 14 June to exchange views on developments affecting road transport and logistics at national and EU level, including decarbonisation of road freight transport, the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive and the Driving License Directive.
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EC SUPPORTS ICAO SAF PROGRAM
On 24 May, the European Commission announced its commitment to supporting the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels program (ACT-SAF). This initiative will develop SAF worldwide.