28 June 2024
EU ADOPTS 14TH RUSSIAN SANCTION PACKAGE
The European Council adopted 14th package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting ongoing enforcement needs and on-ground findings. Key measures include energy-related restrictions, particularly on liquified natural gas (LNG), targeting vessels aiding Russia's warfare and comprehensive financial sanctions.
28 June 2024
CLECAT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIRD DIGITAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS FORUM (DTLF)
CLECAT is pleased to announce its continued participation in the digitalization efforts as a member of the third Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF).
28 June 2024
EC OPENS CONSULTATION ON DNSH PRINCIPLE FOR THE SOCIAL CLIMATE FUND
The Commission opened a targeted consultation on a guidance for Member States on the application of the Do No Significant Harm (“DNSH”) principle under the Social Climate Fund (SCF). The principle sets out criteria to ensure that EU supported economic activities mitigate their impact on the environment, based on six objectives - climate mitigation, climate change adaptation, pollution prevention control, circular economy, biodiversity, water & marine resources.
28 June 2024
GREEN TRUCK PARKING DEFINITION
Last week, ESPORG publicly announced the proposal for a definition and methodology for the Green Truck Parking concept. Elaborated in the framework of the E-Parking Task force – of which CLECAT is a member – the definition includes advance sustainable and environmentally responsible practices to the operation of truck parking areas, helping to reduce the environmental footprint of road freight transport operations.
28 June 2024
DG MOVE REPORT ON TRANSPORT IN THE EU
In June, the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) published a comprehensive report highlighting key trends and challenges in the EU transport sector.
28 June 2024
COUNCIL AGREES ITS STRATEGIC AGENDA 2024 -2029
The European Council approved this week in Brussels its strategic agenda for its new mandate 2024-2029.
28 June 2024
CLECAT RESPONDS TO CONSULTATION ON GREENING CORPORATE FLEETS
CLECAT submitted today its answers to the public consultation on Greening Corporate Fleets. The Commission opened the consultation in February 2024 to explore possible initiatives to boost the uptake of zero-emission vehicles in corporate fleets.
21 June 2024
COUNCIL POSITION ON RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY REGULATION WILL NOT IMPROVE RAIL FREIGHT SERVICES
On 19 June, CLECAT, ERFA, ESC, UIP, and UIRR issued a joint statement following the disappointing Council's General Approach (GA) on the Rail Capacity Regulation. While the European Commission's proposal aimed to optimise railway capacity and improve cross-border coordination, the GA falls short in addressing these goals.
21 June 2024
CLEVER PROJECT KICKS OFF
The first of June 2024 marked the launch of the CLEVER (Creating Legitimate Emission Factors for Verified GHG Emission Reductions in Transport) project with its kick-off meeting held in Valencia. Eleven partners will take part in the three-year project, including the Smart Freight Centre which will provide technical guidance.
21 June 2024
EXTENSION OF THE EU-UKRAINE ROAD TRANSPORT AGREEMENT
On 20 June, the EU and Ukraine agreed to extend and update their road transport agreement, which grants bilateral transport rights to Ukrainian and EU hauliers in each other’s territories. The agreement, which also aims at facilitating Ukraine's access to global markets via EU countries, will remain in effect until 30 June 2025.