Newsletters

TRAN COMMITTEE DEBATES GREENING FREIGHT PACKAGE FILES

On 23 June, the Transport (TRAN) Committee of the European Parliament welcomed Georges Gilkinet, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mobility.

RED SEA CRISIS PUTS FURTHER PRESSURE ON FREIGHT RATES AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY

Since the end of 2023, major carriers to decide to suspend voyages through the Suez Canal due to ongoing attacks led by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The increased transit times between Asia and Europe via the Cape of Good Hope have caused operational disruptions in Europe and the imposition of surcharges and rising freight rates dramatically increased the cost of international sea freight.

COMMISSION LAUNCHES THE EUROPEAN PORTS ALLIANCE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT ORGANISED CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING

On 24 January, CLECAT jointed the launch of the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership organised by the European Commission and hosted at the Port of Antwerp. The partnership aims to bring all relevant stakeholders together, to form solutions to protect ports from drug trafficking and criminal infiltration.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION RELEASES NEW GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL DUAL USE EXPORT CONTROLS REPORT

The European Commission has issued new Guidelines for data gathering and processing on export controls. This development follows closely yesterday's White Paper on export controls, which underscored the urgency of fully implementing the EU’s dual-use regulation.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY

Today marks International Customs Day, celebrated globally on January 26th. This day honours the crucial role of customs administrations in shaping international trade, ensuring border security, and promoting economic growth.

DG MOVE CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT

On 21 February 2024, the European Commission's DG MOVE organises an all-day conference on the state of play on EU transport policy and the challenges and priorities for the future of EU transport and mobility.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

CLECAT Road Logistics Institute
5 February, online

CLECAT Maritime Logistics Institute
13 February, online

Moving forward together: what's next for EU mobility & transport?" in Brussels
21 February, Brussels

Connecting Europe days
2-5 April, Brussels

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Environment Committee
29 January, Brussels 

European Parliament Transport Committee
14-15 February, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
5-8 February, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Environment Council
25 March, Brussels

Informal meeting of transport ministers
3-4 April, Brussels