14 July 2023
SLOW DEMAND AND POLICY INTERVENTION DRIVE D&D CHARGES DOWN
Over the past year, average detention and demurrage (D&D) charges dramatically fell by 25% and were below pre-pandemic levels for the first time in three years, according to the latest Container xChange’s annual D&D survey.
14 July 2023
JOINT INDUSTRY CALL IN SUPPORT OF SSTPA’S
Following the European Commission’s announcement of the results of the second Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) call for funding, a joint letter – supported by CLECAT - was sent to and Commissioner Valean and Members of the European Parliament TRAN Committee to express concern about the record low number of truck parking projects selected for funding.
14 July 2023
MAGDA KOPCZYNSKA NEW DG OF DG MOVE
The European Commission has appointed long-term staffer Magda Kopczynska as the next full-time director general of its transport department, replacing Henrik Hololei who left the position in March.
07 July 2023
CLECAT Newsletter 2023/21
07 July 2023
AIR CARGO DEMAND REMAINS WEAK IN MAY
On 5 July, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data highlighting the weak market conditions in global air cargo markets for May 2023.
07 July 2023
CLECAT SUBMITS COMMENTS ON DRAFT ESRS
Today, CLECAT submitted its feedback to the European Commission on the draft delegated act setting out the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), for the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Directive (CSRD).
07 July 2023
BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE EUROPEAN PORT STRATEGY
The European Parliament’s TRAN Committee held a first exchange of views on a forthcoming own-initiative report on “Building a comprehensive European port strategy” with the Rapporteur Tom Berendsen (PPE).
07 July 2023
IMO AGREES ON A REVISED GHG STRATEGY
After a week of negotiations in IMO’s climate committee, MEPC, the member countries have just adopted a revised climate strategy to reduce GHG emissions from ships up to 2050.
07 July 2023
EC PUBLISHES STUDY INTO SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE EU AND CENTRAL ASIA
On 30 June, the European Commission published the EU Study on Sustainable Transport Connections between Europe and Central Asia as part of the implementation of the Global Gateway strategy. This study identifies a network of sustainable transport connections and investment opportunities between the EU and Central Asia.
07 July 2023
SPANISH PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL KICKS OFF
Spain, taking over the reins of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, has presented its main priorities for the next six months, in the Presidency’s work programme.