26 September 2025
GERMANY’S NEW RAIL STRATEGY LACKS FOCUS ON FREIGHT
On 22 September, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder presented the new national rail strategy, aimed at addressing the country’s struggling rail sector. The strategy was met with disappointment by the freight sector over the lack of concrete measures.
26 September 2025
EU EXTENDS ROAD AGREEMENT WITH UKRAINE
On 25 September, the European Union has extended its road transport agreement with Ukraine until 31 March 2027, ensuring continued seamless freight connectivity between the two regions.
26 September 2025
COUNCIL APPROVES REGULATION PREVENTING PLASTIC PELLET LOSSES
On 22 September, the Council of the European Union formally adopted a Regulation to prevent plastic pellet pollution, including specific measures targeting the maritime transport of these materials.
26 September 2025
DHL EXPANDS CUSTOMS CAPACITY AMID TARIFF COMPLEXITY
DHL Global Forwarding is significantly expanding its customs capacity, with plans to hire more than 200 additional customs agents to manage the rising complexity of U.S. trade tariffs.
26 September 2025
CLECAT AT ETN CONFERENCE IN KRAKOW
CLECAT took part in this year’s annual conference of EurTradeNet (ETN), held in Krakow, Poland on 25–26 September
26 September 2025
LOGISTICS FOR EUROPE EVENT: SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: FROM RISK AWARENESS TO RESILIENCE
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.
26 September 2025
EUDR MAY FACE ANOTHER YEAR OF DELAY
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), due to apply from 30 December 2025, may face another one-year postponement. A letter from Commissioner Jessika Roswall to the European Parliament cites serious concerns over the IT system needed to implement the law, warning of risks of disruptions that could prevent operators from complying.
19 September 2025
CLECAT Newsletter 2025/30
19 September 2025
COMMISSION PROPOSES THE ADOPTION OF MERCOSUR AND MEXICO TRADE AGREEMENTS
The European Commission has formally proposed the signature and conclusion of two landmark trade deals: the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). These agreements are central to the EU’s strategy to diversify trade relations, strengthen supply chains and secure reliable access to critical raw materials.
19 September 2025
AIR CARGO INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR ONE RECORD STANDARD
The air cargo industry is approaching a decisive deadline, with IATA’s One Record becoming the preferred standard for data exchange from 1 January 2026. With less than four months remaining, the sector must transition from long-standing discussions on digitalisation to full-scale implementation.