News

CLECAT/ESC LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE EVENT: SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: FROM RISK AWARENESS TO RESILIENCE

In less than two weeks, CLECAT and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) will host the 4th edition of the Logistics for Europe Conference on 13 November 2025 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.

CLECAT DIGITALISATION WORKING GROUP MEETS

On 27 October, CLECAT’s Digitalisation Working Group met to exchange views on ongoing EU digital transport initiatives, including the latest progress on the Electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Regulation and developments related to the eCMR.

19TH SANCTION PACKAGE TARGETS FURTHER RUSSIAN SHADOW FLEET

The European Union’s 19th sanctions package, adopted by the Council on 23 October, broadens sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet, a network of vessels used to evade international oil price caps and transport sanctioned goods.

CLECAT ATTENDS 2025 WCO PTC MEETING IN BRUSSELS

CLECAT participated in the October session of the World Customs Organization’s Permanent Technical Committee (PTC) in Brussels. The PTC brings together customs authorities and private-sector representatives from across the world to exchange best practices and develop global customs standards that make trade smoother, safer, and more predictable.

CLEVER PROJECT LAUNCHES OPEN CALL FOR INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION

The EU-funded CLEVER project, which aims to develop robust emission factors and methodologies for the transport and logistics sectors, has just launched an open call for industry participation. This initiative invites transport companies and organisations to test and validate how CLEVER’s innovative approach can be applied in real-world scenarios, ensuring accurate measurement and quantification of greenhouse gas emission reductions.

AIR CARGO CONTINUES TO GROW IN SEPTEMBER

On 29 October, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its air cargo market data for September, showing continued resilience and steady growth in the sector.

EU - UZBEKISTAN ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT

On 29 October, the European Union and the Republic of Uzbekistan signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant step in deepening political, economic, and trade relations.

COM NEW FIGURES CONFIRM CONTINUED IMPORTANCE OF EU-UKRAINE SOLIDARITY LANES

On 27 October, the European Commission published updated figures on the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, confirming their continued role as a crucial lifeline for Ukraine’s economy.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

CLECAT Maritime Logistics Institute
12 November, Antwerp

CLECAT Board and General Assembly
13 November, Brussels

Logistics for Europe Forum
13 November, Brussels

CLECAT Road and Sustainable Logistics Institute
14 November, Brussels and online

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute
14 November, Brussels and online

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Environment Committee
4 November, Brussels

European Parliament Transport Committee
5 November, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
12-13 November, Brussels

Council of the EU

Transport Council
4 December, Brussels

Environment Council
16 December, Brussels