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PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL REACH AGREEMENT ON THE EU CUSTOMS REFORM

On 26 March, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement on a comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union. The reform introduces a new framework aimed at simplifying procedures, strengthening enforcement, and enhancing the EU’s capacity to respond to evolving trade and security challenges.

CLECAT SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY INSTITUTE MEETS

On 23 March, CLECAT’s Supply Chain Security Institute met to discuss recent legislative and non-legislative developments in the areas of land transport, aviation, and cybersecurity.

CLECAT – OPEN LOGISTICS FOUNDATION WEBINAR

On 23 March, CLECAT hosted a webinar with the Open Logistics Foundation exploring the growing role of open-source collaboration in advancing digitalisation across the logistics sector.

CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON THE UPCOMING REVIEW OF THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE REGULATION

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the upcoming review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

CLECAT ROAD LOGISTICS INSTITUTE MEETS

The CLECAT Road Logistics Institute met on 24 March to discuss a number of ongoing policy files and to take stock of the mounting pressures facing the European road freight sector.

EU AND AUSTRALIA STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON TRADE

On 24 March, the European Union and Australia concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reinforcing supply chain resilience.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

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

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
8 April, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
15-16 April, Brussels

European Parliament Internal Market Committee
15-16 April, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
27-30 April, Brussels

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of Transport Ministers
28-29 April, Lefkosia

Environment Council
25 June, Brussels