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FFF2021: BUILDING SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS

The 2021 edition of CLECAT’s Freight Forwarders Forum, entitled ‘Building Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains’, will take place online on 25 November, from 14.00-17.30h CET. The full programme and registration form can be accessed on the CLECAT Website.

CLECAT AND FIATA REINFORCE LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP

CLECAT and FIATA, respectively, the European and global associations for freight forwarding and logistics services providers have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce the longstanding cooperation between the two associations. The signing of the MoU by the respective Associations took place on 11 November.

CLECAT SIGNS GLOBAL MOU FOR ZERO-EMISSION MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

On 10 November, CLECAT joined the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Launched in the framework of the COP26 in Glasgow, the MoU was signed by 15 countries, as well as private stakeholders, including the European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA), of which CLECAT is a member.

COUNCIL ADOPTS REVISION OF EUROVIGNETTE DIRECTIVE

On 9 November, the Council of the European Union formally adopted at first reading the revision of the Eurovignette Directive. The final text results from the informal deal reached among negotiators from the Council and the Parliament in June 2021. CLECAT welcomes the adoption, which will allow for the transition from time-based to distance-based charging, reducing CO2 emissions. CLECAT hopes the European Parliament will now swiftly adopt the revision of the Directive.

SPOT RATES DECREASE ON THE TRANSPACIFIC ROUTE

Mike Wackett from the Loadstar reported yesterday that ocean carriers started to apply discounts and waiver of premium fees for late November and December shipments, leading in a significant decrease of container spot rates on the Asia-North America line: According to the Freightos Baltic Exchange (FBX), spot rates from Asia to the US west coast fell by 26% in the past week, to $13,924 per 40ft, and by 20% for east coast ports, to $15,865 per 40ft.

EC OPENS CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON THE REVISION OF THE AIR SERVICES REGULATION

On 8 November, the European Commission published a call for evidence for an impact assessment concerning the EU Air Services Regulation, which sets common rules for air services in the EU, including on operating licence requirements, the freedom to provide services and when it can exceptionally be restricted, as well as how prices should be displayed to consumers.

EC TO INVEST NEARLY €2 BILLION TO ADVANCE ON THE DIGITAL TRANSITION

On 10 November, the European Commission adopted three work programmes for the Digital Europe Programme, outlining the objectives and specific topic areas that will receive a total of €1.98 billion in funding. This first set of work programmes includes strategic investments that should be instrumental in realising the Commission's goals for Europe's Digital Decade. The Digital Europe Programme aims to boost Europe's technological sovereignty and bring digital solutions to market for the benefit of citizens, public administrations, and businesses.

EP STUDY ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

On 10 November, the European Parliament issued a study presenting the opportunities and challenges for the use and deployment of alternatives fuels infrastructure in the EU for heavy-duty vehicles. The current state of play and future needs are presented in the context of the ambitions of the Green Deal, the proposal for an Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation published mid-July 2021 as part of the Fit for 55 Package and the upcoming review of the TEN-T Regulation.

CLECAT Meetings

CLECAT Supply Chain Security Institute
22 November 2021, Online

CLECAT Board/GA
25 November 2021, Brussels

CLECAT Freight Forwarders Forum
25 November 2021, Online

CLECAT Air Logistics Institute
26 November 2021, Brussels

CLECAT Maritime Logistics Institute
30 November 2021, Online

EU Meetings

Council of the European Union

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
2-3 December, Brussels
9 December 2021, Brussels

Environment Council
20 December 2021, Brussels

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
15 November 2021, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
18 November 2021, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
20-25 November 2021, Brussels