08 August 2025
CLECAT ISSUES POSITION ON MILITARY MOBILITY
On 31 July, CLECAT published its position paper on military mobility in response to the Commission targeted consultation on military mobility. The paper addresses the critical need to enhance military mobility within the European Union notably by developing dual-use transport infrastructure and improving cooperation with the private sector including logistics operators.
25 July 2025
CLECAT Newsletter 2025/25
25 July 2025
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.
25 July 2025
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.
25 July 2025
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.
25 July 2025
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.
25 July 2025
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.
25 July 2025
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).
25 July 2025
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.
25 July 2025
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.