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CLECAT CALLS FOR CONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT OF THE EU NOISE BALANCED APPROACH

CLECAT has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s targeted consultation on the evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 598/2014, on the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports under the Balanced Approach framework.

EUROPE’S TRANSPORT SECTOR OPEN LETTER TO EU MEMBER STATES: A COMPETITIVE AND RESILIENT EUROPE REQUIRES A STRONGER EU TRANSPORT BUDGET

Together with 44 other European transport organisations, CLECAT has called on EU Member States to allocate at least €100 billion to the next Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) under the future Multiannual Financial Framework.

TRAN COMMITTEE CALLS FOR STRONGER EU BUDGET FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND CEF

On 24 February, the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) adopted its draft opinion on the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034.

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS: INDUSTRY CALLS FOR 44-TONNE CROSS-BORDER OPERATIONS

On 19 February 2026, CLECAT co-signed a broad joint industry letter calling for a pragmatic and operational solution: allowing 44-tonne cross-border road operations between Member States that already authorise 44 tonnes domestically.

TML STUDY ON MODAL SHIFT POLICY IN THE ERA OF ZERO-EMISSION TRUCKS

A recent study by Transport & Mobility Leuven (TML), carried out for ACEA in partnership with Panteia, revisits the Commission’s modal shift policy, one the longest-standing pillars of EU transport policy.

EU ETS OBSERVATORY ON THE IMPACT OF MARITIME ETS

On 20 February, CLECAT participated in a session organised by European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) presenting the first results of the EU ETS Observatory.

EU TO PROVISIONALLY IMPLEMENT MERCOSUR

The European Commission has announced on 27 February that it would begin the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, following ratification by Uruguay and Argentina.

EU CUSTOMS AUTHORITY: NEXT STEPS IN SELECTING THE HOST CITY

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the procedure to select the host city for the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA).

DIGITOLL - NORWAY’S NEW DIGITAL CUSTOMS SYSTEM

Norway is introducing a new digital customs system called Digitoll, which will transform how goods are processed at the Norwegian border.

WCO PUBLISHES NEW ECCAS RULES OF ORIGIN GUIDELINES

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published a new Guide to the ECCAS Rules of Origin, offering practical support to Customs administrations and economic operators as they implement the revised rules adopted by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in October 2024.

SWITZERLAND JOINS REFUELEU AVIATION

As of 1 January 2026, Switzerland has formally aligned with the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation framework, marking an important step towards a more integrated European market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

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

DG TRADE Market Access Advisory Committee (MAAC) meeting
11 March, Brussels

CLECAT Board
17 March, Online

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

DG TAXUD Trade Contact Group (TCG) Plenary
19 March, Brussels

CLECAT - OLF  webinar
23 March, Online

CLECAT Road Logistics Institute meeting
24 March, Online

FIATA HQ meeting
30 March - 1 April, Geneva

Smart Freight Week
14-16 April, Amsterdam

DG TAXUD Trade Contact Group (TCG) Plenary
19 March, Brussels

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

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

CLECAT General Assembly
16 June, (place tbc)

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
18-19 March, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
5 March, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
8-12 March, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of Transport Ministers
28-29 April, Lefkosia

Environment Council
17 March, Brussels