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EP APPROVES OPENING OF TRILOGUES ON COUNTEMISSIONS EU

On 4 December, the TRAN and ENVI Committees voted to formally enter into interinstitutional negotiations on the CountEmissions EU proposal. The two new Rapporteurs, MEPs Antonio Decaro (S&D, Italy) and Norbert Lins (EPP, Germany) will lead the negotiations with the Council and Commission.

TRANSPORT MINISTERS EXCHANGE ON COMBINED TRANSPORT DIRECTIVE

On 5 December, Transport ministers convened in Brussels to exchange on the latest pending legislative initiatives, including the revision of the Combined Transport Directive, the Rail Capacity Regulation and the Driving Licence Directive.

EU PARLIAMENT APPROVES NEW PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE REGULATION

On 27 November, the European Parliament has given its formal approval to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), replacing the long-standing Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). This new legislation marks a significant shift in how packaging is designed, used, and recycled across the EU, aiming to improve environmental performance while preserving the free movement of goods in the Internal Market.

ICS2 RELEASE 3 LIVE FOR MARITIME HOUSE LEVEL FILING

On 4 December, the EU's Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3 went live, mandating house-level information for maritime shipments. Freight forwarders opting to lodge Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) by themselves through multiple filing must start filing by this date unless a deployment window has been requested in advance.

GREECE AGREES TO AMEND ITS TONNAGE TAX SCHEME

On 25 November, the European Commission acknowledged the acceptance by Greece of the appropriate measures proposed by the Commission to bring the existing Greek tonnage tax scheme and related measures in line with State aid rules.

CLECAT JOINS FIATA WG SEA IN LONDON

On 28 and 29 November, CLECAT attended the FIATA Working Group Sea meeting hosted by BIFA and the TT Club in London. Delegates had the opportunity to discuss the latest developments regarding maritime logistics at global level and potential initiatives to ensure a fair and level playing field for its resilience.

TRAN REPORT ON IMPACT OF FIT FOR 55 ON TRANSPORT

On 4 December, MEPs from the TRAN Committee received a presentation on the study analysing the expected impacts of the Fit for 55 legislation on connectivity and mobility in Europe. The study commissioned by the TRAN Committee and developed by Ecorys and CE Delft is based on a comprehensive review of eleven legislative texts in the package with a transport policy dimension.

DUTCH TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS GROUPS CHALLENGE SCHIPHOL PRICE HIKES

Last week, Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN), Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), and Fenex, the Dutch Freight Forwarders Association, jointly filed a complaint with the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets regarding Schiphol Airport's planned price hikes. Announced in November, the increases are set to raise airline charges by 37% over three years.

AIR CARGO DEMAND GROWS BY 9.8% IN OCTOBER

On 3 December, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest data on global air freight markets, highlighting a strong growth in demand in October.

COMMISSION URGES MEMBER STATES TO TRANSPOSE NIS2 DIRECTIVE

Last week, the European Commission initiated infringement procedures against 23 Member States for failing to fully transpose the NIS2 Directive into national law by the 17 October 2024 deadline.

EU AND MERCOSUR FINALISE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

The European Commission issued today a press statement noting that an agreement has been reached with Mercosur countries - Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay – on a new partnership that promises significant benefits for businesses, consumers, and sustainability efforts on both sides.

EUDR INFORMATION SYSTEM GOES LIVE

The European Commission has launched the EUDR Information System, enabling operators, traders, and their representatives to submit due diligence statements required under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

Customs Reform event
11 December, European Parliament (Brussels)

ELP members meeting
18 December, Brussels

CLECAT General Assembly
17 June, Gdansk

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute
17 June, Gdansk

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
12 December, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
13 December, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
16-19 December, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Environment Council
17 December, Brussels

Transport Council
5 June, Luxembourg