25 April 2025
EC LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE REVISION OF ETS
On 15 April, the Commission opened a public consultation to gather stakeholders’ views on the future of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). It covers entities covered by ETS1, namely aviation, maritime transport and stationary installations.
25 April 2025
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCES FEES ON CHINESE SHIPS
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has recently proposed new port fees targeting Chinese shipping lines and Chines-built ships. The fees are part of a broader USTR initiative aimed at supporting American shipbuilding and addressing China's influence in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
25 April 2025
DREWRY CONTAINER SHIPPING OUTLOOK
Shippers are being urged to brace for difficult months ahead as the global container shipping market faces escalating uncertainty. At a webinar attended by CLECAT this week, maritime analyst Drewry painted a bleak picture for global trade, with container throughput expected to decline significantly and operational challenges set to intensify.
25 April 2025
“STOP THE CLOCK” DIRECTIVE PUBLISHED IN EU OJ
Last week, the Directive postponing the dates of application of certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements, as well as the transposition deadline of the due diligence provisions was published in the Official Journal of the EU, following its formal approval by the Parliament and the Council.
11 April 2025
CLECAT Newsletter 2025/14
11 April 2025
EU ETS REDUCED EMISSIONS IN THE SECTORS COVERED BY 50% SINCE 2005
On 4 April, the European Commission published its annual report on CO₂ emissions recorded under the carbon market (ETS) in 2024. While overall emissions decreased by 5% compared to 2023, aviation stood out negatively.
11 April 2025
EU SUPPORTS MODERNISATION OF ALBANIA RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
On 8 April, the European Union (EU) announced a €90.5 million financial package to support the upgrade of the Durrës–Rrogozhina railway section in Albania. The initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to enhance connectivity and promote sustainable transport in the Western Balkans.
11 April 2025
OANA GHERGHINESCU SELECTED AS FUTURE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EU RAILWAYS AGENCY
On 19 March 2025, Oana Gherghinescu was selected as the next Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). Ms Gherghinescu, who has worked at ERA for the past 11 years, presented herself to the European Parliament’s TRAN Committee, outlining her vision for the agency's future.
11 April 2025
EU EXTENDS ROAD AGREEMENT WITH UKRAINE
On 10 April, the European Commission announced that the EU and Ukraine have extended their Road Transport Agreement until 31 December 2025. The Agreement, first implemented in June 2022 helped to mitigate the impact of lost transport routes and markets in eastern Ukraine due to the Russian aggression.
11 April 2025
IMO REACHES AGREEMENT TO REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM MARITIME SHIPPING
Today, after tense negotiations throughout the week, countries gathered at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) provisionally approved a global climate agreement to reduce emissions from maritime transport.