CLECAT MEMBERS GATHER IN BRUSSELS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND INSTITUTE MEETINGS
The CLECAT General Assembly took place on 16 June in Brussels, bringing together members to review the association’s activities, governance matters, financial results, and key policy priorities for the year ahead.
Around the General Assembly, several CLECAT Institutes convened in Brussels, providing Members with an opportunity to discuss the latest legislative and operational developments affecting the logistics and freight forwarding sector.
On 15 June, the Road Logistics Institute exchanged views on national regulatory developments and key EU initiatives impacting road freight transport. Discussions focused on the Automotive Package, including the Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation proposal, the revision of CO₂ emission standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, the review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), the Eurovignette Directive, the Weights and Dimensions Directive, as well as broader developments related to energy policy and transport simplification initiatives.
Later that day, the Sustainable Logistics Institute welcomed Antonio de Rose, Policy Administrator at DG MOVE, who provided an update on the implementation of the CountEmissionsEU Regulation and the preparation of secondary legislation. Members also heard from Luke Parker, Public Affairs Manager at DHL Group, who presented on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its implications for freight forwarders and logistics service providers.
On 16 June, the Rail Logistics Institute discussed recent developments affecting the rail freight sector, including the impact of geopolitical developments and rising energy costs. Members exchanged views on the revision of the Combined Transport Directive, military mobility initiatives and recent CLECAT advocacy activities. The meeting also reviewed the newly adopted State Aid Land and Multimodal Transport Guidelines and the State Aid Transport Block Exemption Regulation, which are expected to support investment in rail and multimodal transport.
The week concluded with the Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute (CITI) meeting on 17 June. Members reviewed the latest developments concerning ICS2 implementation and ongoing operational disruptions, discussed implementation issues related to EU customs IT systems, and exchanged views on the Customs Reform package and the developments around for e-commerce consignments. Attention was also given to national implementation experiences and the growing range of sectoral legislation enforced through customs procedures.