Newsletters

CLECAT ISSUES POSITION ON EU PORTS STRATEGY

In response to the Commission’s call for evidence, CLECAT published today its position on the future EU Ports Strategy, outlining freight forwarders’ recommendations for shaping a resilient, competitive, and sustainable future for European ports.

COM PROPOSES DOUBLING CEF BUDGET IN 2028–2034 MFF

On 15 July, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the European Commission’s proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) covering the period 2028–2034.

71ST PLENARY OF THE TRADE CONTACT GROUP

On 15 July, CLECAT took part in the 71st (online) plenary meeting of the Trade Contact Group (TCG).

COMMISSION SEEKS STAKEHOLDER INPUT ON FUTURE TRADE MEASURE FOR STEEL SECTOR

The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence on a potential trade measure to address the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity in the steel sector.

E-COMMERCE VAT REVENUES REACH RECORD HIGH AS EU SIMPLIFICATIONS DELIVER RESULTS

The latest figures released by EU Member States confirm the continued success of the EU’s reformed VAT rules for e-commerce, with over €33 billion in VAT collected in 2024 through the EU’s One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) systems.

UN APPROVES DRAFT CONVENTION ON NEGOTIABLE CARGO DOCUMENTS

On 14 July, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) approved the draft Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD), marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of international trade law and opens new opportunities for shippers, freight forwarders, and trade finance institutions across both established and emerging trade corridors.

EP INITIATES URGENT PROCEDURE ON EUROVIGNETTE AMENDMENT

The European Parliament is preparing to vote on the targeted amendment of the Eurovignette Directive under an emergency procedure.

ECTA RECOMMENDATIONS TO OPTIMISE GRIDS FOR E-HDV’S

On 15 July, the European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) – of which CLECAT is a member – published a new set of policy recommendations aimed at addressing grid limitations to support the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles.

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute
17 September, Online

CLECAT Board
17 October, Online

CLECAT General Assembly
13 November, Brussels

Logistics for Europe
13 November, Brussels

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Environment Committee
4 September, Brussels

European Parliament Transport Committee
8 September, Strasbourg

European Parliament Plenary
8-11 September, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Transport Council
4 December, Brussels

Environment Council
16 December, Brussels