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CLECAT and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) are pleased to announce the 4th edition of the Logistics for Europe conference, which will take place on 13 November 2025 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.

Labour strikes are disrupting operations at two of Europe’s busiest ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, leading to delays in cargo handling and vessel turnaround times.

The European Commission has presented a new proposal aimed at protecting the EU steel sector from the growing challenge of global overcapacity. The initiative seeks to ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of a strategically important industry that underpins much of Europe’s economy and green transition.

The European Commission has confirmed that Moldova and Montenegro will join the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure (CTC) and the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods (SAD Convention) on 1 November 2025.

CLECAT took part in the Customs Ecosystem Conference held in Vilnius this week, organised by the Lithuanian Customs Practitioners Association (LCPA) and the Lithuanian Customs Administration. -The event brought together customs administrations, business, academia, and associations for two days of discussions on the future of customs and trade facilitation.

On 7 October, the European Parliament in Plenary session largely adopted the targeted amendment to the Eurovignette Directive, providing the possibility for Member States to exempt zero-emission trucks from road charges until June 2031. The decision aims to incentivise the adoption of cleaner vehicles by reducing operational costs for transport operators and accelerating the shift toward sustainable freight and passenger transport.

CLECAT submitted this week its answers and an accompanying position paper to the Commission’s public consultation on the upcoming revision of CO2 standards for light-duty vehicles. The paper emphasises the need for realistic, technology-neutral regulations that align with the operational realities of the freight transport sector.

On 14 October, member countries to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will gather in London to formally adopt its Net-Zero Framework, a landmark regulatory proposal designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping. The framework, provisionally agreed in April, aims to establish a clear pathway for the maritime sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Its adoption would represent a major milestone in international efforts to decarbonise shipping.

Following the recent publication of the European Parliament’s draft resolution on subcontracting in various sectors, the debate around the structure and functioning of logistics supply chains has intensified across Europe. While the concerns raised by certain road carriers are legitimate, including issues such as late payments, non-payment of waiting times, it is important to recognise that freight forwarders also face the consequences of these same dysfunctions within the market.

On 30 September, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released air cargo market data for August, showing continued resilience in the sector.