14 March 2025
VAT IN DIGITAL AGE PACKAGE ADOPTED
On 11 March 2025, the European Commission adopted the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, aiming to modernise and streamline the EU's VAT system. This comprehensive reform will be implemented progressively until January 2035.
14 March 2025
EU RESPONDS TO US TARIFFS ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM
On 12 March, the United States reintroduced tariffs of up to 25% on steel, aluminium, and related products from the EU. In response, the European Commission is reinstating and expanding countermeasures to protect European industries from these trade restrictions.
14 March 2025
FREIGHT RATES CONTINUE TO FALL DESPITE RISING DEMAND
The Loadstar reported today that after a small hike last week, container spot freight rates on the Asia-Europe trades resumed their downward trajectory this week, with prices to both North Europe and Mediterranean ports falling.
14 March 2025
EC LAUNCHES THE UNION OF SKILLS
Last week, the European Commission issued a Communication entitled “The Union of Skills”, an initiative addressing labour shortages, enhancing workforce capabilities across various sectors, including transport and aiming to bridge the gap between the needs of employers and the skills of the workforce.
14 March 2025
EC OPENS CONSULTATION ON CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY
Last week, the European Commission launched a public consultation as part of its interim and ex-post evaluation of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) covering the periods 2014-2020 and 2021-2027.
14 March 2025
ELP EVENT ON EU CUSTOMS REFORM
The European Logistics Platform (ELP) is hosting an event entitled "EU Customs Reform: Industry Challenges and Solutions" on 26 March 2025, from 16:00 to 17:30 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.
07 March 2025
CLECAT Newsletter 2025/09
07 March 2025
COMMISSION IDENTIFIES SHORTCOMINGS IN SCHIPHOL AIRPORT NOISE REDUCTION PLAN
On 5 March, the European Commission adopted a decision assessing the Dutch plan to introduce noise reduction measures at Schiphol Airport. This plan is a step to achieve the ambitious goal of the EU's Zero Pollution Action Plan, which aims to reduce by 30% the number of people suffering from chronic transport noise by 2030.
07 March 2025
CLECAT ROAD LOGISTICS INSTITUTE MEETS
The CLECAT Road Logistics Institute convened on 3 March to discuss key developments impacting road transport and logistics at both national and EU levels. Members held an exchange with Mr Sean Sayer from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) on the need for collaboration within the road freight industry to improve drivers’ working conditions.
07 March 2025
2025 ESPORG SECURE TRUCK PARKING CONFERENCE
CLECAT joined the ESPORG Secure Truck Parking Conference on 5 March in Brussels, where the European Commission, MEPs, industry representatives, and truck parking operators gathered to discuss the findings of the European Commission’s latest study on Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs) in the EU.