News

CLECAT AIR AND SECURITY INSTITUTES MEET

Last week, CLECAT’s Air Freight Logistics and Supply Chain Security Institutes met to discuss recent EU developments in aviation legislation, logistics security, digitalisation, and land transport.

NEW EU STRATEGIC APPROACH TO BLACK SEA REGION

On 28 May, the European Commission and Council unveiled a joint strategic plan to strengthen the Black Sea region, focusing on its geostrategic importance.

PORT CONGESTION DISRUPTS CONTAINER SERVICES IN ROTTERDAM AND ANTWERP

Ongoing congestion at major West European ports continues to affect scheduled container services. Maersk has announced that its TA5 service, operating between Europe and the United States, will omit the Port of Rotterdam from 25 June due to “operational limitations” at the terminals. Other carriers are also adjusting schedules.

EP SUBMITS QUESTION TO EC ON SCOPE OF ETS MARITIME

On 13 May, MEP Asger Christensen (Renew Europe, Denmark) submitted a priority written question to the European Commission concerning the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for maritime transport.

TRANSPORT MINISTERS EXCHANGE ON WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

During this week's Transport Council meeting, Ministers acknowledged a progress report reflecting the latest state of negotiations regarding the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive. While progress has been made by the Polish Presidency, consensus on specific provisions of the proposal remains unlikely.

EC UNVEILS REPORT ON ZE-HDV MARKET READINESS STUDY

On 27 May, the European Commission published a comprehensive report on the technological and market readiness of heavy-duty vehicles, highlighting the urgent need for rapid market uptake of zero-emission vehicles to meet the emission reduction targets.

TRAN COMMITTEE BACKS EXTENSION OF EU-UKRAINE ROAD TRANSPORT AGREEMENT

On 3 May, the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee voted in favour of extending the EU-Ukraine road transport agreement until the end of 2025.

COMMISSION LAUNCHES IMPORT SURVEILLANCE TOOL TO SAFEGUARD EU MARKETS

The European Commission has launched a new import surveillance tool to prevent harmful trade diversion and protect EU industries from sudden surges in imports. Trade diversion arises when goods that face restrictions or tariffs in other markets are rerouted into the EU, potentially disrupting local markets.

COUNCIL ADOPTS GENERAL APPROACH ON CBAM OMNIBUS I

The Council has adopted its general approach on a key part of the ‘Omnibus I’ package, aimed at simplifying the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) while preserving its environmental ambition.

AIR CARGO GROWTH CONTINUES IN APRIL

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has sharply lowered its forecast for global air cargo volumes in 2025, citing growing economic uncertainty and mounting trade barriers.

COMMISSION LAUNCHES PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON EU MERGER GUIDELINES REVIEW

The European Commission has opened a public consultation as part of its review of the EU merger guidelines.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

ECTA General meeting
16 June, Online

CLECAT Board
17 June, Gdansk

CLECAT General Assembly
17 June, Gdansk

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute meeting
17 June, Gdansk

CLECAT Road Logistics Institute
1 July, Online

CLECAT Rail Logistics Institute
2 July, Online

CLECAT Maritime Logistics Institute
11 July, Online

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
23-24 June, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
23-24 June, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
16-19 June, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Environment Council
17 June, Luxembourg