01 July 2022
COMMISSION LAUNCHES ALLIANCE FOR ZERO EMISSION AVIATION
On 24 June, the European Commission launched the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation, calling on the members of the aviation community to join forces in preparing for the advent of zero emission aircraft. The Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation aims to prepare the aviation ecosystem for the entry into service of hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft, to ensure that air transport contributes to Europe's 2050 climate neutrality objective.
01 July 2022
TRANSPORT COMMITTEE ADOPTS POSITION ON REFUEL EU AVIATION
On 27 June, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee adopted a draft negotiating mandate on the legislative proposal for ReFuelEU. The adopted text aims to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels by aircraft operators and EU airports to cut emissions from aviation and ensure Europe becomes climate neutral by 2050.
01 July 2022
GSF-MDS QUATERLY REVIEW: LACK OF COMPETITION IN CONTAINER SHIPPING
The Global Shippers Forum (GSF) and MDS Transmodal published on 28 June the latest edition of the Container Shipping Market Quarterly Review for Q1 2022 with an accompanying press release. The main finding of this report highlights that concentration in global liner shipping market have been miscalculated and underestimated by authorities.
01 July 2022
EU INVESTS €5.4 BILLION IN SUSTAINABLE, SAFE, AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
On 29 June, the European Commission selected 135 transport infrastructure projects for EU grants, from 399 project proposals submitted under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU's funding instrument for strategic investment in transport infrastructure. The funding will support projects across all EU Member States along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
01 July 2022
CLECAT WELCOMES COUNCIL AGREEMENT ON ETS
On 29 June, the Environment Council adopted the Council position on the revision of the EU Emission Trading System (ETS). . Member States supported the inclusion of emissions from maritime transport into the main ETS, the creation of a separate ETS for road transport emissions, and the 100% CO2 emission reduction target by 2035 for new vans.
01 July 2022
ICS2 WORKSHOP – LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
On 6 July, CLECAT & DG TAXUD are organising a workshop to support freight forwarders to prepare for the new EU customs advance cargo information system. The workshop will be held in Brussels, but participants can join online. So far more than 200 participants have registered.
24 June 2022
CLECAT Newsletter 2022/20
24 June 2022
ICCT-RAP STUDY ON THE ELECTRIFICATION OF DELIVERY VEHICLES
On 16 June, the European Clean Trucking Alliance released a report conducted by research institutes Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) on the state of electrification of delivery vehicles in Europe. The study shows that electric trucks can reach price parity already today with diesel trucks but will need well-designed purchase incentives.
24 June 2022
EP ADOPTS REVISED CO2 STANDARDS FOR CARS AND VANS
The European Parliament adopted in Plenary session on 8 June its position on the revision of the Regulation on CO2 standards for new light duty vehicles. MEPs largely support the ENVI report adopted on 11 May, endorsing the Commission proposal to reach 100% new sales of zero-emission cars and vans by 2035.
24 June 2022
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ADOPTS ETS REVISION
On 22nd June, the European Parliament adopted in Plenary session with a large majority its amendments to the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). MEPs voted for a second time on this file, after failing to reach a majority in a first vote on 8 June. MEPs supported the inclusion of emissions from maritime transport into the main ETS and the creation of a separate ETS for road transport emissions.