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LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE FORUM: TOWARDS MORE RESILIENT AND COMPETITIVE SUPPLY CHAINS

CLECAT, ESC and ELA are pleased to invite you to the Logistics for Europe event, taking place on the 23rd of November 2022 at the Residence Palace in Brussels. The 2022 Logistics for Europe event brings industry representatives from freight forwarding, shippers and the logistics sector, as well as European law makers, together in a constructive dialogue on the challenges European industry is being faced with.

The event will address the growing pressure on trade to keep cargo moving in a sustainable and efficient way at times of the energy crisis. In addition, the event will discuss the changes that have occurred in the container shipping market in recent years, and how changes to the competition rules can restore trust and confidence in the container shipping industry, which is vital to the European business and consumers

Confirmed speakers include Charlotte Nørlund-Matthiessen, member of the cabinet of Commissioner Adina Valean, Steven Pope, Group Head Trade Facilitation (Go Trade) at Deutsche Post DHL Group, Koen De Leus, Chief Economist, BNP Paribas Fortis, Danielle Tap, Director of Partner Programs, Digital Container Shipping Association, DCSA, Alessandro Pitto, Managing Director at Casasco & Nardi, Szymon Oscislowski, Deputy Head of Unit, DG MOVE, Mike Garratt, Chairman of MDS Transmodal, Olaf Merk, ITF, Henrik Morch, Director of Services, DG COMP and others.

For further details and registration see the CLECAT website.

ELP WEBINAR ON LACK OF SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THE LOGISTICS SECTOR

There is still the possibility to register for the European Logistics Platform webinar “Lack of Skilled Workforce in the Logistics Sector: how to overcome shortages and attract talent?” taking place on Wednesday 16 November from 10:00 to 11:15 CET.

EP APPROVES CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING DIRECTIVE

Last week, the European Parliament in Plenary session gave its formal approval to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). For reference, a provisional agreement was struck between the Parliament and Council in June 2022.

COMMISSION ADOPTS NEW EURO 7 STANDARDS

On 10 November, the European Commission presented a proposal for new air pollutant standards from new road vehicles, named Euro 7. The proposal replaces and simplifies previously separate emission rules for cars and vans (Euro 6) and lorries and buses (Euro VI).

WCO LAUNCHES ONLINE AEO COMPENDIUM

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has launched the online AEO Compendium (OAC), which contains concrete and structured information of the current AEO programmes and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) implemented by WCO Members, as well as the programmes/initiatives under development.

PARLIAMENT FORMALLY ADOPTS NIS2

On 10 November, the European Parliament formally adopted the proposal for a Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2). The legislation, already agreed between MEPs and the Council in May, will set tighter cybersecurity obligations for risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing. The requirements cover incident response, supply chain security, encryption and vulnerability disclosure, among other provisions.

COMMUNICATION ON EU CYBER DEFENCE POLICY

On 10 November, the European Commission and the High Representative put forward a Joint Communication on an EU Cyber Defence policy and an Action Plan on Military Mobility 2.0 to address the deteriorating security environment following Russia's aggression against Ukraine and to boost the EU's capacity to protect its citizens and infrastructure. With its new cyber defence policy, the EU will enhance cooperation and investments in cyber defence to better protect, detect, deter, and defend against a growing number of cyber-attacks.

EU LARGE-SCALE CYBER-ATTACKS SIMULATION TO FOSTER PREPAREDNESS

Last week, the senior cybersecurity representatives of EU Member States, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the Commission took part in a two-day ‘Blueprint Operational Level Exercise' (Blue OLEx 2022) to test crisis management procedures. In light of the upcoming implementation of the revised Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2), the large-scale cybersecurity exercise serves to improve common coordination, situation awareness and decision-making process, while fostering trust-building and information sharing, including between Member States and the Commission.

AIR CARGO DEMAND SOFTENS IN SEPTEMBER

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 10.6% compared to September, but continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels (-3.6%). Capacity was 2.4% above September 2021, but still 7.4% below September 2019 levels.

CZECH SCHEME TO SUPPORT RAIL AND URBAN TRANSPORT

On 11 November, the European Commission approved, under EU State aid rules, a €180 million Czech scheme to support rail and urban public transport operators using electric traction. The measure shall contribute to improving the environmental performance of rail and urban transport, in line with the objectives of the Commission's Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and the European Green Deal.

CLECAT Meetings

CLECAT Air Freight Institute
22 November 2022, Brussels (hybrid-meeting)

CLECAT Supply Chain Security Institute
22 November 2022, Brussels (hybrid-meeting)

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute
22 November 2022, Brussels (hybrid-meeting)

CLECAT General Assembly
23 November, Brussels

Logistics for Europe Forum (CLECAT / ESC / ELA event)
23 November, Brussels

CLECAT Maritime Logistics Institute
24 November, Brussels (hybrid-meeting)

CLECAT Rail Logistics Institute
24 November, Brussels (hybrid-meeting)

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Plenary
21-24 November 2022, Strasbourg

European Parliament Environment Committee
30 November - 1st December, Brussels

European Parliament Transport Committee
28-29 November 2022, Brussels

Council of the EU

Transport Council
5 December, Brussels

Environment Council
20 December, Brussels