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TRAN/SEDE COMMITTEE EXCHANGE ON MILITARY MOBILITY

At a European Parliament joint meeting of the TRAN and SEDE Committees on 8 April, rapporteurs MEP Michał Szczerba and MEP Roberts Zīle presented their draft report on the proposed Regulation on military mobility.

TRAN BACKS DIGITAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION UNDER EU ROADWORTHINESS PACKAGE

The European Parliament's Transport Committee (TRAN) has voted on a proposal under the European Commission's roadworthiness package, supporting the introduction of digital vehicle registration certificates.

MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE OFFERS LIMITED RELIEF FOR AIR CARGO MARKETS

Recent developments following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran may provide some short-term relief to air cargo markets, although a full recovery in capacity and rates is expected to take time.

CONGESTION PRESSURES AROUND ROTTERDAM PORT CALL FOR URGENT ACTION

Traffic congestion around the Port of Rotterdam is set to worsen significantly over the coming decade, with warnings that delays of up to one hour could become the new normal if no action is taken.

CONTAINER RATES ON ASIA–EUROPE TRADE DECLINE DESPITE GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS

Spot rates for container shipping on the Asia–Europe trade have declined this week, with the Drewry World Container Index reporting a 9% drop on routes from Asia to Northern Europe.

MILITARY MOBILITY COOPERATION INTENSIFIES ALONG NORTH SEA-BALTIC CORRIDOR

On 7 April, Ms Annet Bertram, Dutch State Secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management, announced on LinkedIn that nine Member States would strengthen cooperation on military mobility along the North Sea–Baltic rail corridor, reflecting the growing strategic importance of rail transport for defence and security purposes.

EU SETS FIRST CBAM CARBON PRICE

The European Commission published on 7 April 2026 the first official price for certificates under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

Smart Freight Week
14-16 April, Amsterdam

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute meeting
15 April, Brussels and online

DG TAXUD Centralised Clearance for Import Business Group Meeting (CCI BCG)
15 April, Brussels

MILENCE - The Power to Go Further
16 April, Brussels

DG TAXUD Electronic Customs Coordination Group (ECCG) meeting
16-17 April Brussels

International Transport Forum
6-8 May, Leipzeig

Region Europe Meeting FIATA
18-19 May, Bucharest

Med Ports 2026
20-21 May, Marseille

CLECAT General Assembly
16 June, (place tbc)

Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute meeting
17 June, Brussels and online

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
4-5 May, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
15-16 April, Brussels

European Parliament Internal Market Committee
15-16 April, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
27-30 April, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of Transport Ministers
28-29 April, Lefkosia

Environment Council
25 June, Brussels