26 September 2025
CEF 2021-2027 TRANSPORT PROGRESS REPORT
On 24 September, the European Commission published a progress report on the implementation of the 2021-2027 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the transport sector, covering activities from 2021 to 2024.
26 September 2025
IATA STUDY FINDS TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT AS MAIN BARRIER TO SAF SCALE-UP
On 23 September, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published a study titled ‘’ Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production Outlook to 2050’’, which confirms that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the aviation sector to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
26 September 2025
GERMANY’S NEW RAIL STRATEGY LACKS FOCUS ON FREIGHT
On 22 September, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presented the new national rail strategy, aimed at addressing the country’s struggling rail sector. The strategy was met with disappointment by the freight sector over the lack of concrete measures.
26 September 2025
EU EXTENDS ROAD AGREEMENT WITH UKRAINE
On 25 September, the European Union has extended its road transport agreement with Ukraine until 31 March 2027, ensuring continued seamless freight connectivity between the two regions.
26 September 2025
COUNCIL APPROVES REGULATION PREVENTING PLASTIC PELLET LOSSES
On 22 September, the Council of the European Union formally adopted a Regulation to prevent plastic pellet pollution, including specific measures targeting the maritime transport of these materials.
26 September 2025
DHL EXPANDS CUSTOMS CAPACITY AMID TARIFF COMPLEXITY
DHL Global Forwarding is significantly expanding its customs capacity, with plans to hire more than 200 additional customs agents to manage the rising complexity of U.S. trade tariffs.
26 September 2025
CLECAT AT ETN CONFERENCE IN KRAKOW
CLECAT took part in this year’s annual conference of EurTradeNet (ETN), held in Krakow, Poland on 25–26 September
26 September 2025
LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE EVENT: SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: FROM RISK AWARENESS TO RESILIENCE
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.
26 September 2025
EUDR MAY FACE ANOTHER YEAR OF DELAY
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), due to apply from 30 December 2025, may face another one-year postponement. A letter from Commissioner Jessika Roswall to the European Parliament cites serious concerns over the IT system needed to implement the law, warning of risks of disruptions that could prevent operators from complying.
19 September 2025
CLECAT Newsletter 2025/30