Newsletters

LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE 2024: RETHINKING SUPPLY CHAINS

On 19 November, CLECAT and ESC will host the third Logistics for Europe 2024 event at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU. Entitled ‘Rethinking Supply Chains,’ the event will bring together shippers, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders in the supply chain, as well as European lawmakers, for a constructive dialogue on the challenges facing European industry.

ECJ ANNULS THE RETURN OF THE VEHICLE PROVISION

The Court of Justice of the European Union published today its judgment in the case brought by seven Member States (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and Romania) challenging some provisions of the Mobility Package I adopted in 2020. While the court confirms most of the provisions of this legislation package, it annulled the obligation requiring vehicles to return on the Member state of establishment every eight weeks.

MARITIME LOGISTICS INSTITUTE MEETS

Members of the CLECAT Maritime Logistics Institute met today to discuss the latest developments in maritime freight transport, focusing on the implementation of ICS2 Release 3 for maritime transport, ETS Maritime, ongoing disruptions in the maritime logistics supply chain, and issues related to demurrage and detention.

COMMISSION PROPOSES DELAY OF EUDR IMPLEMENTATION

In response to repeated concerns from trade and various stakeholders, including CLECAT, the European Commission proposed this week a 12-month extension to the implementation timeline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

MEMBER STATES VOTE ON CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLE DUTY

The European Union is moving closer to imposing duties on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, following a key vote by the Trade Defence Instruments Committee.

US EAST COAST PORTS REOPEN AFTER A THREE-DAY STRIKE

On 3rd October, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing US dockworkers, called off the strike that had paralyzed cargo movements at ports along the US East Coast and Gulf Coast since 1st October.

ECTA GENERAL MEETING

Last week, CLECAT participated in the European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) General Meeting, held in Neuss, Germany. Members of the Alliance had the opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the decarbonisation of road freight transport and outline the future work plan of the Alliance.

AIR CARGO DEMAND GROWS BY 11.4% IN AUGUST

On 3 October, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its August data on global air freight markets, highlighting a strong growth in demand.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

CLECAT Board meeting
7 October, Online

CLECAT Road Logistics Institute
17 October, Online

Green Ports Congress
23-25 October, Le Havre

ZEFES Stakeholder Symposium
23 October, Gothenburg

CLECAT Air Freight Logistics Institute
28 October, Online

CLECAT Supply Chain Security Institute
28 October, Online

CLECAT Customs & Indirect Taxation Institute
18 November, Brussels (hybrid)

CLECAT Sustainable Logistics Institute
19 November, Brussels (hybrid)

Logistics for Europe CLECAT-ESC Forum
19 November, Brussels

CLECAT Board meeting
20 November, Brussels

CLECAT General Assembly
20 November, Brussels

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
7 October, Strasbourg

European Parliament Environment Committee
7 October, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
7-10 October, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Transport Council
5 December, Brussels

Environment Council
14 October, Luxembourg