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On 5 August, the European Commission launched a public consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of three key pieces of EU legislation that govern access to and the pricing of services at airports. The aim is to assess whether the current legislative framework, which includes the Slot Regulation, the Groundhandling Directive, and the Airport Charges Directive, remains effective in achieving its objectives amidst changing market conditions and evolving environmental priorities.

On 31 July, CLECAT published its position paper on military mobility in response to the Commission targeted consultation on military mobility. The paper addresses the critical need to enhance military mobility within the European Union notably by developing dual-use transport infrastructure and improving cooperation with the private sector including logistics operators.

On 15 July, the European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) – of which CLECAT is a member – published a new set of policy recommendations aimed at addressing grid limitations to support the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles.

The European Parliament is preparing to vote on the targeted amendment of the Eurovignette Directive under an emergency procedure.

On 14 July, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) approved the draft Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD), marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of international trade law and opens new opportunities for shippers, freight forwarders, and trade finance institutions across both established and emerging trade corridors.

The latest figures released by EU Member States confirm the continued success of the EU’s reformed VAT rules for e-commerce, with over €33 billion in VAT collected in 2024 through the EU’s One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) systems.

The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence on a potential trade measure to address the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity in the steel sector.

On 15 July, CLECAT took part in the 71st (online) plenary meeting of the Trade Contact Group (TCG).