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The European Commission has launched a market survey inviting IT service providers to share their expertise in preparation for the future EU Customs Data Hub. The Hub will form a large-scale, secure, multi-cloud turnkey system designed to manage cross-border e-commerce flows more efficiently and securely, becoming a cornerstone of the EU’s digital customs infrastructure.

CLECAT participated in the Electronic Customs Coordination Group (ECCG) meeting on 2–3 October. The ECCG, an expert group of the European Commission, brings together Member State customs authorities and trade stakeholders to support the modernisation and digitalisation of EU customs.

CLECAT and the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) are pleased to announce the 4th edition of the Logistics for Europe conference, which will take place on 13 November 2025 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.

CLECAT reiterates its strong opposition to the introduction of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets for corporate fleets, including for shippers and large transport buyers, as stated in its position paper issued last month. Representing a broad and diverse membership of companies of all sizes across freight forwarding, logistics, and customs services, we argue that such mandates risk creating market distortions, increasing operational costs, and ultimately undermining Europe’s decarbonisation goals.

The CLECAT Road Logistics Institute met this week to exchange on key regulatory and operational issues impacting Europe’s road freight sector. The meeting focused on subcontracting practices, upcoming social rules for light-duty vehicles, and the decarbonisation of the road freight sector, all of which are set to shape the industry’s future.

The newest edition of DHL’s Logistics Trend Radar Echo, based on insights from 2,500 supply chain professionals worldwide, highlights artificial intelligence as the most influential trend set to reshape logistics operations in the coming years.

On 24 September, the European Commission published a progress report on the implementation of the 2021-2027 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for the transport sector, covering activities from 2021 to 2024.

On 23 September, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published a study titled ‘’ Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production Outlook to 2050’’, which confirms that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the aviation sector to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.