06 March 2026
AIR FREIGHT RATES SURGE AS MIDDLE EAST DISRUPTIONS HIT GULF CARGO HUBS
Air freight markets are reacting rapidly to the escalating disruption across the Middle East, as the regional crisis begins to affect one of the world’s most important aviation transit corridors. Capacity is tightening across key long-haul routes, particularly between Asia and Europe, at the very moment when demand is recovering following the Lunar New Year production slowdown in Asia.
06 March 2026
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT PUSHES UP CONTAINER FREIGHT RATES
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz are already reshaping global shipping patterns. As security risks intensify, carriers are reassessing how to maintain reliable freight flows to and within the region while managing rising operational costs and growing supply chain uncertainty.
06 March 2026
CONTAINER LINES REROUTE GULF CARGO AS HORMUZ CRISIS TRIGGERS EXTRA COSTS ACROSS SUPPLY CHAINS
Cargo bound for ports in the Persian Gulf is facing major disruption as container lines begin diverting vessels and suspending services in response to the escalating security crisis in the region.
06 March 2026
ESPORG CONFERENCE: EXCELLENCE IN TRUCK PARKING AWARDS 2026
During the ESPORG Annual Conference held on 4 March in Brussels, the Excellence in Truck Parking Awards 2026 were presented, recognising leading operators that set high standards for safety, sustainability and driver wellbeing. CLECAT participated in the jury evaluating the applications.
06 March 2026
2026 ESPORG SECURE TRUCK PARKING CONFERENCE
On 4th March, CLECAT attended the ESPORG annual Conference in Brussels, where representatives from the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, the European Union Military Staff, industry stakeholders, and truck parking operators discussed the role of Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs) in strengthening the European transport network.
06 March 2026
CLECAT WELCOMES EUROPEAN PORTS STRATEGY
CLECAT issued a press release this week following the European Commission’s publication of the EU Ports Strategy. The strategy acknowledges that ports are increasingly evolving into multifunctional hubs supporting logistics operations, the energy transition, industrial activity and supply chain security.
27 February 2026
CLECAT Newsletter 2026/08
27 February 2026
SWITZERLAND JOINS REFUELEU AVIATION
As of 1 January 2026, Switzerland has formally aligned with the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation framework, marking an important step towards a more integrated European market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
27 February 2026
WCO PUBLISHES NEW ECCAS RULES OF ORIGIN GUIDELINES
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published a new Guide to the ECCAS Rules of Origin, offering practical support to Customs administrations and economic operators as they implement the revised rules adopted by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in October 2024.
27 February 2026
DIGITOLL - NORWAY’S NEW DIGITAL CUSTOMS SYSTEM
Norway is introducing a new digital customs system called Digitoll, which will transform how goods are processed at the Norwegian border.