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In the framework of the evaluation of the new road freight social rules stemming from the Mobility Package I, DG MOVE commissioned Transport & Mobility Leuven and the University of Antwerp to draw up a study on the implementation of the First Mobility Package and the current status of the European Road Haulage Market, which was last updated in 2015.

On 4 September, the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) held its first meeting after the summer recess. During this session, MEPs engaged in an exchange of views with Ms Maja Markovčić Kostelac, Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), and Mr Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA).

As of the end of August both the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Transport Canada have implemented stricter air cargo security measures, affecting Europe- and CIS-based shippers. These sudden regulatory shifts have raised significant concerns with freight forwarders prompting a strong response from CLECAT.

On July 15th and 26th, 2024, the European Commission made progress in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI) by adopting two delegated acts. These acts are essential to enhancing the regulatory framework governing electronic information exchange in freight transport across the European Union, facilitating smoother compliance processes for economic operators and ensuring better coordination with national authorities.

On 28 August, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest data on global air freight markets, highlighting a strong growth in demand.

On 27 August, the European Commission published a call for evidence to revise the Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines, aiming to align them with the Green Deal objectives while maintaining connectivity and supporting competition in the sector.

As truck drivers and logistics service providers brace for the launch of the European Union's new digital Entry and Exit System (EES) on borders, set to be introduced in November, the UK government has announced an additional £10.5 million in funding to mitigate potential travel disruptions at British ports, reports POLITICO.

The recently published analysis by Trase, presents crucial insights into how different EU member states are exposed to deforestation risks through their imports of key commodities. TRASE is an initiative that enhances transparency in global commodity supply chains by providing data and insights to address environmental impacts, such as deforestation.

Transport & Mobility Leuven, Ramboll Management Consulting, and the University of Antwerp have been commissioned by DG MOVE to produce a study analysing the market readiness for the expected uptake of alternative fuel heavy duty vehicles until 2030 and their corresponding infrastructure needs.