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LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE 2024: RETHINKING SUPPLY CHAINS

On 19 November, CLECAT and the European Shippers Council (ESC) will host the third annual Logistics for Europe event, bringing together key stakeholders at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU.

TRAN COMMITTEE ENDORSES TZITZIKOSTAS AS COMMISSIONER- FOR TRANSPORT

On Monday, the European Parliament's Transport Committee held a hearing for Commissioner-designate Apostolos Tzitzikostas, who has been proposed to lead the sustainable transport and tourism portfolio in the new Commission. Mr Tzitzikostas outlined his vision for the future of European transport policy, adhering closely to the strategic goals outlined by Commission President von der Leyen.

HEARING OF COMMISSIONER-DESIGNATE MAROŠ ŠEFČOVIČ

On Monday, the International Trade and Constitutional Affairs committees questioned Šefčovič, Slovak candidate for Trade and Economic Security/ Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency.

HEARING OF WOPKE HOEKSTRA FOR COMMISSIONER-DESIGNATE OF CLIMATE, NET ZERO, AND CLEAN GROWTH

On 7 November 2024, Wopke Hoekstra, the Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net Zero, and Clean Growth, presented his vision for advancing Europe’s climate goals at a joint hearing of the European Parliament’s ENVI, ITRE, and ECON Committees.

STRENGTHENING EUROPE’S CIVIL AND MILITARY PREPAREDNESS: INSIGHTS FROM THE NIINISTÖ REPORT

Strengthening Europe’s preparedness is a matter of urgency. Europe is facing a new reality, marked by increased risk and deep uncertainty. Since the start of this decade, the EU has experienced the most severe pandemic in a century, the bloodiest war on European soil since the Second World War, and the hottest year in recorded history.

AIR CARGO DEMAND GROWS BY 9.4% IN SEPTEMBER

On 31 October, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest data on global air freight markets, highlighting a strong growth in demand in September.

SMART FREIGHT CENTRE PUBLISHES GLEC FRAMEWORK 3.1

In October 2024, Smart Freight Centre unveiled the updated version of the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework, an updated method to calculate the carbon footprint of the global logistics supply chain, in full alignment with the new ISO 14083 standard.

SMART FREIGHT CENTRE INTRODUCES AUDITABLE MARKET BASED MEASURES SPECIFICATION

Smart Freight Centre recently published the “Auditable Market Based Measures Specification for Logistics Emissions Reporting” (in short: MBM Specification) as its first normative, auditable document.

HIGH-LEVEL SEMINAR IN BUDAPEST FOR A BETTER CUSTOMS UNION

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NTCA) of Hungary hosted a High-Level Seminar (HLS) for customs directors-general from 16-18 October 2024 in Budapest.

EU IMPOSES DUTIES ON SUBSIDISED CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The European Commission has concluded its anti-subsidy investigation into imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China, imposing definitive countervailing duties for a period of five years.The European Commission has concluded its anti-subsidy investigation into imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China, imposing definitive countervailing duties for a period of five years.

ECOFIN AGREES ON VIDA FRAMEWORK WITH KEY DELAYS

On 5 November, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) reached a consensus on the “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) proposals, which establish timelines for VAT reforms throughout the EU.

SURVEY ON MODE CHOICE FACTORS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

The Department of Transport and Regional Economics (TPR) at the University of Antwerp has launched a new survey designed to uncover what drives supply chain actors to shift from road to other modes of transport.

NEW RAIL OPERATORS REPLACE FRET SNFC FROM 2025

Starting on 1 January 2025, two new companies, Hexafret and Technis, will take over the operations and maintenance of SNCF Fret, the national rail freight service of France.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

CLECAT Customs & Indirect Taxation Institute
18 November, Brussels (hybrid)

CLECAT Sustainable Logistics Institute
19 November, Brussels (hybrid)

Logistics for Europe CLECAT-ESC Forum
19 November, Brussels

CLECAT Board meeting
20 November, Brussels

CLECAT General Assembly
20 November, Brussels

FIATA WG Sea
28-29 November, London

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
18 November, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
4 December, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
13-14 November, Brussels

Council of the EU

Transport Council
5 December, Brussels

Environment Council
17 December, Brussels