05 July 2024
PROVISIONAL DUTIES ON CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The European Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China, following a nine-month anti-subsidy investigation. The inquiry revealed unfair subsidisation in the Chinese BEV value chain, posing an economic threat to EU producers.
05 July 2024
CENTRALISED CLEARANCE FOR IMPORT (CCI) GOES LIVE
Starting from 1 July 2024, the Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system enters its first phase of implementation. This new trans-European system aims to ensure the digitalisation of the centralised clearance process at the European level, as defined in the Union Customs Code (UCC).
05 July 2024
BUSINESS WARNS FOR HARM CAUSED BY POST-BREXIT BORDER DELAYS
Since the implementation of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on April 30, 2024, logistics operators have faced challenges at UK borders.
05 July 2024
MEP LIESE CALLS FOR POSTPONEMENT OF DEFORESTATION REGULATION
MEP Peter Liese, the environmental spokesperson for the EPP in the European Parliament has called on the European Commission to delay the implementation of the deforestation regulation. He urges that the transitional period should be used to simplify the bureaucratic aspects of the legislation.
05 July 2024
EU TARGETS CHINESE E-COMMERCE WITH NEW IMPORT DUTIES
The European Commission plans to impose customs duties on goods under €150, specifically targeting Chinese e-commerce giants such as Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. This measure aims to curb the influx of substandard items from China and create a level playing field for all online retailers.
05 July 2024
CLECAT JOINS DTLF WELCOME MEETING
On 5th July, CLECAT took part in the welcome meeting of the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF) held online. Organised by DG MOVE, the meeting was attended by over 130 participants.
05 July 2024
OCEAN FREIGHT RATES CONTINUE TO RISE
The Loadstar reported today that since the implementation of a series of peak season surcharges (PSS) and new FAK (freight all kinds) levels on 1st of July, the largest East-West container trades have seen a week of double-digit spot freight rate increases.
05 July 2024
HUNGARIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL KICKS OFF
On 1 July, Hungary assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Presidency’s work programme for transport will focus on promoting better connectivity by extending European networks geographically and enhancing links between different modes of transport.
01 July 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/18
28 June 2024
EU GAINS US MARKET ACCESS FOR CERTAIN PLANTS
Producers from 21 EU Member States will soon export specific plants to the US, following the European Commission's successful negotiation to lift US import restrictions.