News

CLECAT AND OLF TO HOST WEBINAR ON DIGITALISING LOGISTICS THROUGH OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS

CLECAT will host a joint webinar with the Open Logistics Foundation on 23 March from 10:00 to 11:15 CET, providing members and industry stakeholders with insights into how collaborative digital platforms can accelerate the digital transformation of the logistics sector.

LEGISLATORS BEGIN DISCUSSIONS ON EU MILITARY MOBILITY PROPOSAL

This week, Member States began discussions at working party level on the European Commission’s proposal for a new regulation on military mobility, which aims to introduce binding rules to accelerate the movement of troops and military equipment across the EU.

ASIA–EUROPE CONTAINER RATES BEGIN TO SURGE AMID MIDDLE EAST CRISIS

Container freight rates on the Asia–Europe trade lane appear to be entering a new phase of rapid increases as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East begins to affect global shipping markets.

COUNCIL CLARIFIES AND SIMPLIFIES RULES ON TOLLS AND USER CHARGES FOR HDV’S

The Council has agreed on its negotiating mandate for targeted amendments to the Eurovignette Directive, aiming to clarify and simplify the EU rules governing road tolls and user charges for heavy-duty vehicles.

SHARP RISE IN DIESEL PRICES PUTS PRESSURE ON EUROPEAN ROAD TRANSPORT

Diesel prices across Europe have risen sharply in recent days, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising global oil prices. The sudden increase is already being felt by road transport operators, many of whom cannot immediately pass on higher fuel costs to their customers.

COMMISSION REAFFIRMS REFUELEU AVIATION MANDATES AND PENALTIES

On 9 March, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) issued a statement clarifying that the mandates and penalty mechanisms established under the ReFuelEU Aviation framework remain unchanged.

CONNECTING EUROPE DAYS 2026 TO ADDRESS TRANSPORT COMPETITIVENESS AND RESILIENCE

The next edition of Connecting Europe Days will take place from 28 September to 1 October 2026 in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry stakeholders, financial institutions and representatives from across the transport sector to discuss the future of Europe’s mobility system.

ROMANIA, MOLDOVA AND UKRAINE REINFORCE COOPERATION ON DANUBE TRANSPORT CORRIDORS

Last week, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining Ukraine’s access to key trade routes during a high-level meeting focused on strengthening regional transport cooperation.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

Workshop of the European Ports Alliance
16 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

CLECAT Supply Chain Security Institute meeting
23 April, Online

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

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

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
16-17 March, Brussels

European Parliament Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee
16-17 March, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
25-26 March, Brussels

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of Transport Ministers
28-29 April, Lefkosia

Environment Council
17 March, Brussels