15 November 2024

CLECAT Newsletter 2024/31

CLECAT NEWSLETTER
 
Brussels News

LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE 2024: RETHINKING SUPPLY CHAINS

On 19 November 2024, CLECAT and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) will host the third annual Logistics for Europe conference at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU in Brussels.

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Brussels News

EU DEFORESTATION LAW: COMPLIANCE DEADLINE EXTENDED

The European Parliament has approved a one-year extension for companies to comply with the EU deforestation regulation, giving large operators until 30 December 2025 and micro- and small enterprises until 30 June 2026. The extension addresses concerns from member states and stakeholders about the feasibility of meeting the original timeline.

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Brussels News

EP PUTS ENDORSEMENT OF EC VICE-PRESIDENTS ON HOLD

On 12 November, the European Parliament held the last round of confirmation hearings with the six Commission’s Executive Vice-Presidents-designate, including Teresa Ribera, responsible for the Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, and Raffaele Fitto for Cohesion and Reforms. Commissioner-designate for Transport Apostolos Tzitzikostas will report to Mr. Fitto under this portfolio.

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MARITIME
 
Maritime

DREWRY EXPECTS ANOTHER YEAR OF HIGH CONTAINER RATE VOLATILITY

Shipping analyst Drewry reported last week that 2025 is likely to mark the fifth consecutive year of high volatility in ocean freight rates, affecting both the contract rates and spot rates segments.

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Maritime

EP APPROVES RESOLUTION AGAINST RUSSIA’S SHADOW FLEET

The European Parliament in Plenary session adopted on 14 November a resolution calling for an EU crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet, the increasing number of old tankers often uninsured and with unclear ownership allowing Russia to export its crude oil and petroleum products abroad, despite international sanctions.

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RAIL
 
Rail

COMBINED TRANSPORT SERVICES IN EUROPE DECLINE SLIGHTLY IN Q3 2024

Combined transport in Europe experienced a slight decline of 0.79% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the European combined transport association, UIRR.

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Rail

HOW TO SOLVE THE STAGNANT RAIL FREIGHT SHARE IN THE EU WITH +FIRRST

On 13 November, CLECAT joined the 20th-anniversary celebrations of FERRMED at its conference held in Brussels. The event, titled "How to Solve the Stagnant Rail Freight Share in the EU: +FIRRST is the Solution," showcased the findings of FERRMED’s groundbreaking study on traffic and modal shift optimization in the EU.

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AIR
 
Air

93 NON-EU COUNTRIES TO APPLY CORSIA FOR 2024 EMISSIONS

On 12 November, the EU’s Official Journal published a list of 93 non-EU countries that will implement the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), starting with emissions from 2024. These countries have committed to apply CORSIA with a baseline set at 85% of 2019 emissions for each year from 2024 onward.

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EVENTS
 

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

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

FIATA WG Sea
28-29 November, London

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Transport Committee
18 November, Brussels

European Parliament Environment Committee
4 December, Brussels

European Parliament Plenary
19 November, Brussels

Council of the EU

Transport Council
5 December, Brussels

Environment Council
17 December, Brussels