News

UPCOMING EU PORTS STRATEGY

The EU Ports Strategy, which is expected to be published in the coming weeks, comes at a moment when EU ports are under pressure to deliver on climate targets, strengthen security, accelerate digitalisation and support military mobility while remaining competitive in a global market.

CLECAT SUBMITS INPUT ON BOOK & CLAIM FOR SAF

CLECAT has submitted comprehensive comments to the European Commission in response to the targeted consultation supporting the study on a possible EU “book & claim” system for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).

MEMBER STATES ENDORSE COMMISSION PROPOSAL ON CO2 STANDARDS FOR TRUCKS

As part of the EU’s broader Automotive Package, the legislative process on the targeted revision of CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles is moving forward rapidly.

STUDY FINDS ELECTRIC HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS COULD BECOME COMPETITIVE BY 2030

A new study published on 17 February by Équilibre des Énergies (EdEn) concludes that electric heavy-duty trucks could become cost-competitive as early as 2030, provided current technological and economic trends continue.

TENDER OPEN FOR CREATION OF CENTRAL CBAM CERTIFICATE SALES PORTAL

The European Commission has officially opened a tender procedure for the creation and management of the Common Central Platform (CCP), a digital system designed to handle the sale and repurchase of CBAM certificates.

COMMISSION TABLES 20TH RUSSIA SANCTIONS PACKAGE

On 5 February 2026, the European Commission its 20th EU sanctions package against Russia since the start of the war, structured around energy, financial services and trade.

EU RISK ASSESSMENT FLAGS CYBERSECURITY RISKS FOR DETECTION EQUIPMENT

On 13 February, the European Commission published a new updated report of the NIS Cooperation Group presenting an EU coordinated risk assessment of detection equipment used by law enforcement and security authorities at border crossing points, including ports and airports.

DB CARGO ANNOUNCES MAJOR RESTRUCTURING AND WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS

DB Cargo announced this week a significant restructuring programme involving the reduction of approximately 6,200 jobs, representing nearly half of its current workforce.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

Stakeholders Advisory Group on Maritime Security (SAGMAS) meeting
3 March, Brussels

ESPORG Annual Conference
4 March, Brussels

CLECAT - ETN webinar
6 March, Online

Stakeholders Advisory Group on Aviation Security (SAGAS) meeting
19 March, Brussels

CLECAT - OLF webinar
23 March, Online

FIATA HQ meeting
30 March - 1 April, Geneva

Smart Freight Week
14-16 April, Amsterdam

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

CLECAT General Assembly
16 June, (place tbc)

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
24 February, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
25 February, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
24 February, Brussels

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of Transport Ministers
28-29 April, Lefkosia

Environment Council
17 March, Brussels