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EUROPEAN BUSINESSES CALL FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF EUROVIGNETTE INCENTIVES FOR ZERO-EMISSION TRUCKS

A broad coalition of European businesses and organisations, including CLECAT, has in a joint letter called on Member States to make full use of the incentives available under the to support the uptake of zero-emission trucks (ZETs).

ACCELERATEEU: COMMISSION SETS COURSE FOR ENERGY RESILIENCE

On 22 April 2026, the European Commission published its Action Plan AccelerateEU – Energy Union: Affordable and Secure Energy through Accelerated Action in response to an earlier appeal by Member States for an “energy toolbox” to address the ongoing crisis energy crisis driven by geopolitical tensions and rising global prices.

WORLD BANK UNVEILS DATA-DRIVEN LPI 2.0 TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS

The World Bank has released the 2025 edition of its redesigned Logistics Performance Indicators 2.0 (LPI 2.0), marking a significant shift in how global supply chain performance is measured.

EU AVIATION: ETS REVIEW APPROACHES

A coalition of around twenty NGOs, including Transport & Environment (T&E), the Sasha Coalition, Carbon Market Watch, and Bellona, has urged the European Commission to extend the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation.

RISING FUEL SURCHARGES SPARK TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS ACROSS SUPPLY CHAINS

This week, The Loadstar reported growing tensions in global supply chains as emergency fuel surcharges introduced by carriers raise concerns among shippers about transparency and proportionality.

CARGO THEFT REMAINS A GROWING AND EVOLVING RISK FOR GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS

Recent analysis from the BSI Consulting and TT Club 2025 Cargo Theft Report highlights that cargo theft continues to pose a significant and evolving threat to global supply chains, with increasing sophistication of criminal methods and persistent operational vulnerabilities across transport modes.

NEW EU GUIDANCE PROMOTES COOPERATION BETWEEN CUSTOMS AND BUSINESSES TO TACKLE ILLICIT TRADE

The European Commission has issued new guidance on “AEO – Customs Cooperation to Detect, Report and React to Suspicious Activities”, aimed at strengthening cooperation between customs authorities and economic operators to combat illicit trade, drug trafficking, and organised crime.

COMMISSION LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON NEW EU AVIATION STRATEGY

On 23 April, the European Commission launched a call for evidence on a new EU Aviation Strategy, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework to support the sector in a rapidly evolving and challenging global environment.

RAIL FREIGHT MARKET SHARE GROWS, BUT PERFORMANCE CHALLENGES PERSIST ACROSS EUROPE

The latest Market Monitoring Report from the Independent Regulators’ Group – Rail (IRG-Rail) points to a continued shift in the structure of the European rail freight market.

SEEFF & FIATA REU CONGRESS 2026 IN BUCHAREST

CLECAT will take part in the upcoming European Freight Forwarders Congress (SEEFF & FIATA REU Field Meeting 2026), taking place from 18 to 20 May 2026 in Bucharest, Romania.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

International Transport Forum
6-8 May, Leipzig

Region Europe Meeting FIATA
18-19 May, Bucharest

Med Ports 2026
20-21 May, Marseille

CLECAT General Assembly
16 June, (place tbc)

Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute meeting
17 June, Brussels and online

Connecting Europe Days
28 September-1 October, Brussels

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Environment Committee
4-5 May, Brussels

European Parliament Transport Committee
5 May, Brussels

European Parliament Internal Market Committee
6-7 May, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
27-30 April, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of Transport Ministers
28-29 April, Lefkosia

Environment Council
25 June, Brussels