News

CLECAT POSITION ON TRUST & CHECK AND SINGLE LIABLE PERSON CONCEPTS IN EU CUSTOMS REFORM

CLECAT published this week a detailed position on the European Commission’s proposed Customs Reform, focusing on the introduction of the Single Liable Person (SLP) and Trust & Check (T&C) trader framework.

CLECAT WELCOMES COMPETITIVENESS COMPASS

The European Commission has published its Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of the new European Commission, providing a strategic framework to guide its work.

EC LAUNCHES STRATEGIC DIALOGUE FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

Yesterday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen initiated the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, convening key industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders to address critical challenges facing the sector.

POLISH PRESIDENCY PRESENTS ITS TRANSPORT PRIORITIES

On 29 January, Polish Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak outlined Warsaw’s priorities before the European Parliament’s Transport Committee, stressing the importance of strengthening the European transport sector in the face of external threats. Mr Klimczak highlighted key objectives, particularly the development of dual-use infrastructure for both civilian and military applications and the protection of transport operators against attacks.

MEPS TAKE STOCK OF AFIR IMPLEMENTATION

On 29 January, the European Commission presented a non-paper to the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) regarding the implementation of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). The Commission stated that while most Member States have met their charging point targets for light-duty vehicles, significant challenges remain in developing charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles.

IWT STILL FACE IMPORTANT CONGESTION ISSUES

The Loadstar reported this week that inland waterway congestion continues to disrupt freight transport across Europe, leading to increased delays and operational inefficiencies for logistics service providers.

CLECAT’S CITI MEETING DISCUSSES KEY CUSTOMS & TRADE DEVELOPMENTS

On 28 January, CLECAT’s Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute (CITI) gathered to discuss major customs and trade developments affecting European logistics.

AIR CARGO DEMAND REACHES RECORD GROWTH IN 2024

On 29 January, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its air cargo market data for December and the full year of 2024, highlighting record growth in demand.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

CLECAT Air Freight Logistics and Supply Chain Security ad-hoc meeting
3 February, Online

CLECAT Board
11 February, Online

UNECE Inland Transport Committee
11-12 February, Geneva

TEC meeting - ICS2
12-13 February, Online

ESPORG Conference
5 March, Brussels

ECTA General meeting
18 March, Amsterdam

Smart Freight Week
18-20 March, Amsterdam

FIATA HQ meeting
18-20 March, Geneva

CLECAT General Assembly
17 June, Gdansk

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute meeting
17 June, Gdansk

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Environment Committee
6 February, Brussels

European Parliament Transport Committee
19-20 February, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
10-13 February, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of transport ministers
17-18 March, Warsaw

Informal meeting of environment ministers
28-29 April, Warsaw