16 September 2022

CLECAT Newsletter 2022/28

CLECAT NEWSLETTER
 
Brussels News

EP TRAN DRAFT REPORT ON EU URBAN MOBILITY FRAMEWORK

The European Parliament’s draft report on the new EU urban mobility framework prepared by Rapporteur Andrey Novakov (EPP, Bulgaria) has been published recently. The own-initiative report responds to the Commission communication on the EU urban mobility framework published on 14 December 2021.

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Brussels News

€5 BILLION 2022 CEF CALL LAUNCHED

On 13 September, the European Commission launched a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport programme which makes available over €5 billion for European transport infrastructure projects. The funding will support projects across all EU Member States along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) – the network of rail, inland waterways, ports, and roads that connect Europe.

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MARITIME
 
Maritime

FMC SEEKS COMMENTS ON ‘UNREASONABLE REFUSAL TO DEAL’ RULE

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued on 13 September a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing a requirement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) to define unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodation provided by an ocean common carrier.

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ROAD
 
Road

EC UPDATES GUIDANCE ON THE RETURN OF THE VEHICLE

The European Commission published this week a revised version of its guidelines on the application of the rule on the regular return of the vehicle in the Member State of establishment every eight weeks, which no longer include trailers and semi-trailers in the scope of the rule.

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SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY
 
Supply Chain Security

€250 MILLION CEF BUDGET FOR SAFE AND SECURE PARKING

On 13 September, the European Commission launched a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport programme which makes available over €5 billion for European transport infrastructure projects, including €250 million dedicated to improve the network of Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs) across the EU.

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Supply Chain Security

NEW EU CYBER RESILIENCE ACT PROPOSAL

On 15 September, the European Commission presented a proposal for a new Cyber Resilience Act to protect consumers and businesses from products with inadequate security features. A first ever EU-wide legislation of its kind, it introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, throughout their whole lifecycle.

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CUSTOMS & TRADE
 
Customs & Trade

PROPOSAL TO BAN PRODUCTS WITH FORCED LABOUR FROM EU MARKET

On 14 September, the Commission proposed to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU market. The proposal covers all products, namely those made in the EU for domestic consumption and exports, and imported goods, without targeting specific companies or industries.

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RAIL
 
Rail

CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS ON DUTCH-GERMAN BORDER FOR 1.5 YEARS

New capacity restrictions have been announced for the construction of the third track between Emmerich and Oberhausen (Germany), which will include an 80-week period of limited availability for cross-border train traffic. From the beginning of November 2024 to the end of May 2026, fewer trains will be able to run across this Dutch-German border.

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SUSTAINABILITY
 
Sustainability

EC GRANTS €292 MILLION FOR DEPLOYMENT OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE

On 13 September, the European Commission has selected 24 projects to receive EU funding to set up alternative fuels infrastructure. Under the second cut-off date of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) call for proposals, which closed on 7 June 2022, 24 projects were selected for a total EU grant support of EUR 292.5 million.

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EVENTS
 

CLECAT Meetings

CLECAT Air Freight Institute
4 October 2022, Online

CLECAT Supply Chain Security Institute
4 October 2022, Online

CLECAT Road Logistics Institute
10 October 2022, Online

CLECAT Air Freight Institute
22 November 2022, Brussels (hybrid-meeting)

CLECAT Supply Chain Security Institute
22 November 2022, Brussels (hybrid-meeting)

CLECAT General Assembly
23 November, Brussels

CLECAT / ESC Annual event
23 November, Brussels

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Plenary
3-6 October 2022, Strasbourg

European Parliament Environment Committee
26 September 2022, Brussels

European Parliament Transport Committee
26 September 2022, Brussels


Council of the EU

Informal Meeting of Transport Ministers
20-21 October, Prague

Environment Council
24 October, Luxembourg