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CLECAT MEMBERS GATHER IN BRUSSELS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND INSTITUTE MEETINGS

The CLECAT General Assembly took place on 16 June in Brussels, bringing together members to review the association’s activities, governance matters, financial results, and key policy priorities for the year ahead.

CLECAT PUBLISHES GUIDE ON PREVENTING IDENTITY-BASED CARGO THEFT

CLECAT has published a new Guide on Preventing Identity-Based Cargo Theft, providing freight forwarders and logistics service providers with practical recommendations to strengthen risk management procedures.

CLECAT JOINS INDUSTRY CALL FOR PROPER APPLICATION OF THE EU NOISE BALANCED APPROACH

CLECAT has joined a growing coalition of aviation and transport organisations supporting the Athens Declaration & Call for Action.

IRISH PRESIDENCY SETS OUT AMBITIOUS TRANSPORT AND COMPETITIVENESS AGENDA

On 1 July 2026, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council. The Irish Presidency has set out an ambitious programme focused on competitiveness, values, and security, with transport featuring as a key enabler of economic growth, connectivity, and resilience.

COUNCIL AGREES NEGOTIATING MANDATE ON EU MILITARY MOBILITY REGULATION

On 17 June 2026, Member States unanimously approved the Council’s negotiating mandate on the proposed Regulation establishing a framework for military mobility across the European Union.

CLECAT PARTICIPATES IN ELECTRONIC CUSTOMS COORDINATION GROUP

LECAT participated in the 109th Electronic Customs Coordination Group (ECCG), held jointly with the Trade Contact Group (TCG) on 18 June 2026.

AGREEMENT ON MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ETS2

The European Parliament and Member States reached a provisional agreement on 11 June on amendments to the EU Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2).

COMMISSION PREPARES MEASURES TO ACCELERATE ELECTRIFICATION

he European Commission is reported to prepare a package of measures aimed at making electricity more affordable and attractive compared to fossil fuels.

CEF TRANSPORT REFLOW CALL OPENS WITH €1.1 BILLION FOR STRATEGIC TRANSPORT PROJECTS

The European Commission has launched a new Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport "Reflow" call, making available approximately €1.1 billion in unallocated funding from previous CEF Transport calls.

CONTAINER SHIPPING CONSOLIDATION CONTINUES

According to the latest analysis by Alphaliner, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has become the first container shipping line in history to control more than 20% of global liner shipping capacity.

PARLIAMENT STUDY EXAMINES COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EU AVIATION SECTOR

A study prepared by STEER for the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) provides a comprehensive assessment of the competitiveness of the EU aviation sector.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

CLECAT Customs and Indirection Taxation Institute meeting
17 September, Online

Connecting Europe Days
28 September-01 October, Brussels

Logistics for Europe Forum
26 November, Brussels

CLECAT General Assembly
26 November, Brussels

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
23 June, Brussels

European Parliament Security and Defence Committee
23 June, Brussels

European Parliament Internal Market Committee
24-25 June, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
06-09 July, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Transport Council
30 November, Brussels

Environment Council
25 June, Luxembourg