News

TRANSPORT MINISTERS EXCHANGE ON THE BRENNER SITUATION

European Transport Ministers met on 1st June in Luxembourg to exchange on the latest EU-related transport legislative files. Participants held a policy debate on the Road Safety Package and took note of the progress made by the Swedish Presidency of the Council in concluding the negotiations on the Fit for 55 Package.

EU AND US RELEASE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ELECTRIC HDV CHARGING STANDARD

On 31 May, during the fourth Ministerial meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Luleå, Sweden, the European Union and the United States renewed their commitment to developing a standardised charging vision for electric heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs).

ERFA CALLS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW RAIL FREIGHT TO GROW

CLECAT joined the ERFA annual conference on the 23 May dedicated to the need to find a better balance between extensive works on the European railway network and ensuring a sufficient quantity and quality of capacity remains available for rail freight.

COUNCIL ADOPTS REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT WINDSOR FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

On 30 May, the General Affairs Council of the European Union approved three regulations to implement the joint solutions agreed upon with the United Kingdom concerning public, animal and plant health issues, medicines, and certain steel products. These regulations are part of the Windsor Framework and aim to address the challenges concerning Northern Ireland following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

EC PROPOSES NEW RULES ON MARITIME SAFETY

On 1 June, the European Commission presented five legislative proposals to modernise EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution from ships. This package aims to align EU rules with international regulations and improve implementation and enforcement of the rules.

GLOBAL AIR CARGO DEMAND DECLINES IN APRIL

On 31 May, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global air cargo markets experienced a continued decline in April 2023 compared to the previous year, although the rate of decline showed signs of slowing down.

EC SUPPORTS ICAO SAF PROGRAM

On 24 May, the European Commission announced its commitment to supporting the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels program (ACT-SAF). This initiative will develop SAF worldwide.

CLECAT Meetings

EC Expert group on the implementation of ETS2
5 June, Brussels

CLECAT General Assembly
6 June, Online

DG TAXUD TCG meeting
7 June, Brussels

CLECAT Road Logistics Institute
14 June, Online 

CLECAT Customs & Indirect Taxation Institute
15-16 June, Helsinki

CLECAT Air Freight Logistics Institute
28 June, Online

CLECAT Supply Chain Security Institute
28 June, Online

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Plenary
12-15 June, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
5 June, Brussels

European Parliament Transport Committee
26-27 June, Brussels

Council of the EU

Transport Council
4 December, Brussels

Environment Council
20 June, Brussels