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Newsletters | 26 June 2026
US FILES ANTITRUST CASE AGAINST MAJOR CHINESE CONTAINER MANUFACTURERS
A US importer has filed a class action against four of the world's largest shipping container manufacturers and seven senior executives, alleging a long-running conspiracy to restrict container supply and fix prices during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newsletters | 26 June 2026
UNCERTAINTY ON OPENING OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ CONTINUES
According to a report published by Allianz Research approximately 1,150 cargo-carrying vessels with a combined vessel and cargo value estimated at $125 billion remain stranded or delayed following the closure of the Strait.
Newsletters | 26 June 2026
RACE TO ZERO: ELECTRIC TRUCK MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW IN EUROPE
The European market for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-HDVs) continued to expand in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest quarterly market monitor published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).
Newsletters | 26 June 2026
COUNCIL ADOPTS NEGOTIATING POSITION ON GRIDS PACKAGE
On Friday, 26 June 2026, Member States agreed on a General Approach to the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive to accelerate permit-granting procedures for energy infrastructure.
Newsletters | 26 June 2026
COMMISSION PROPOSES TAX SIMPLIFICATION PACKAGE
n 24 June 2026, the European Commission adopted a tax simplification package comprising two legislative proposals aimed at reducing compliance burdens for businesses and strengthening competitiveness within the Internal Market.
Newsletters | 26 June 2026
E-COMMERCE: KEY CUSTOMS CHANGES FROM 1 JULY 2026
From 1 July 2026, several significant changes will apply to low-value e-commerce imports into the EU, marking the first operational step of the EU Customs Reform package.
Newsletters | 26 June 2026
EP AGREES NEGOTIATING MANDATE ON EU MILITARY MOBILITY REGULATION
On 23 June 2026, Members of the European Parliament’s Committees on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Security and Defence (SEDE) adopted a report prepared by the co-rapporteurs, Michał Szczerba (EPP, PL, SEDE) and Roberts Zīle (ECR, LV, TRAN). In a joined session, the two Committees voted on six compromise amendments.
Newsletters | 26 June 2026
CLECAT WELCOMES FINAL CEF TRANSPORT CALL TO STRENGTHEN EUROPE'S TRANSPORT NETWORK
CLECAT welcomes the European Commission’s final call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport, making available € 1.1 billion in EU funding published last week.
News | 19 June 2026
CLECAT Newsletter 2026/21
Newsletters | 19 June 2026
PARLIAMENT STUDY EXAMINES COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EU AVIATION SECTOR
A study prepared by STEER for the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) provides a comprehensive assessment of the competitiveness of the EU aviation sector.