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On 4 September, CLECAT released its position paper on the forthcoming Commission’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). Expected by the end of the year, the STIP aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of freight transport by outlining actions to boost public and private investments into renewable and low-carbon fuels, making better use of existing financial instruments while identifying needs for additional measures.

On 30 June, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest data on global air cargo markets, reporting a growth in demand despite trade disruptions.

On 20 August June, the European Commission published updated figures on the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, confirming their continued role as a crucial lifeline for Ukraine’s economy.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Digital Standards Initiative has published a new report, Digitalising Global Trade: A Roadmap to Interoperability and Trust at Scale. While the past two years have seen notable progress in legal reform and the piloting of digital solutions, the ICC DSI cautions that isolated initiatives risk creating new digital silos rather than building a connected system. The report therefore calls for a stakeholder-led approach that combines legal, technical and operational measures to ensure interoperability and trust at scale.

On 22 July 2025, the Benelux Committee of Ministers confirmed the extension of the long-running pilot project on electronic consignment notes (eCMR) within Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

On 22 July 2025, the Benelux Committee of Ministers confirmed the extension of the long-running pilot project on electronic consignment notes (eCMR) within Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. First launched on 1 December 2017 and prolonged once in 2020, the initiative was due to expire on 20 August 2025.

In a recent press statement PostEurope has sounded the alarm over the U.S. decision to abolish the $800 de minimis threshold for imports, warning that the new requirements are impossible to implement within the short transition period.

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) has issued an update on the ongoing digitalisation of customs processes, specifically concerning the Proof of Union Status (PoUS) system and the Maritime National Single Window (MNSW).

On 25 August, the International Transport Forum (ITF) released their new report, entitled Financing the Electrification of Heavy-Duty Vehicles. It examines the financial and regulatory challenges hindering the widespread adoption of electric trucks and buses. While electrification of urban buses has advanced rapidly—particularly in China and Europe—electric trucks and intercity coaches remain at an early stage due to higher upfront costs, uncertain residual values, and limited access to affordable financing, especially for SMEs.