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Newsletters | 09 May 2025
LEGISLATORS CONTINUE TALKS ON RAIL CAPACITY REGULATION
Despite recent technical progress on the proposed Rail Capacity Regulation, negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council remain at an impasse over a critical issue which is funding.
Newsletters | 09 May 2025
MEDITERRANEAN EMISSION CONTROL AREA ENTERS INTO FORCE
On 1 May, the Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area, according to IMO regulations, where stricter controls are in place to minimise air pollution from ships, notably sulphur oxides emissions leading to sea and land acidification and contributing to fine dust, which is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Newsletters | 09 May 2025
NORTHERN EUROPE’S PORT CONGESTION SET TO DRAG INTO SUMMER
The Loadstar reported last week that congestion across Northern Europe’s major container ports is forecasted to continue well into the summer months, raising concerns across the logistics sector as delays ripple through the supply chain.
Newsletters | 09 May 2025
GERMAN FEDERAL AUDIT OFFICE CALLS TO REVIEW TONNAGE TAX SCHEME
In April, the German Federal Audit Office (Bundesrechnungshof) issued a report with recommendations to consolidate and strengthen the German federal budget. One of the recommendations suggests reviewing the current tonnage tax scheme, which exempts shipping companies from standard corporate taxation.
Newsletters | 09 May 2025
CLECAT CALLS FOR STRONGER EU FUNDING IN MFF CONSULTATION
On 6 May, CLECAT submitted its contribution to the public consultation on the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). While transport infrastructure is not the central focus of the review, the consultation offered an important opportunity to call for strong and dedicated EU funding to support future transport and logistics projects.
Newsletters | 25 April 2025
CLECAT Newsletter 2025/15
News | 25 April 2025
CLECAT Newsletter 2025/15
Newsletters | 25 April 2025
2024 REPORT ON CUSTOMS PROGRAMME PROGRESS
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) has released its Customs programme Annual Progress Report on year 2024 detailing the activities and outcomes of the EU Customs Programme in 2024.
Newsletters | 25 April 2025
SOLIDARITY LANES REMAIN VITAL FOR UKRAINE’S TRADE FLOWS
On 24 April, the European Commission published updated figures on the performance of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, stressing their continued importance for Ukraine’s economy and connectivity.
Newsletters | 25 April 2025
NEW ENTRANTS REACH 55% MARKET SHARE IN EUROPEAN RAIL FREIGHT
The latest Market Monitoring Report from the Independent Regulators Group (IRG) confirms a notable shift in the European rail freight landscape: in 2023, new market entrants - often referred to as "challengers" - accounted for 55% of the market.