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Newsletters | 02 February 2024
GLOBAL GATEWAY: EC TO INVEST €10 BILLION IN TRANS CASPIAN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR
On 29 January, during the Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity event in Brussels, European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that European and international financial institutions will commit €10 billion to support and invest in sustainable transport connectivity in Central Asia.
Newsletters | 02 February 2024
CLECAT AND ESC CALL ON POLICYMAKERS TO CAREFULLY REFLECT ON UNFORESEEN CONSEQUENCES OF THE EU CUSTOMS REFORM
CLECAT and the European Shippers’ Council issued a press release this week are warning Members of the European Parliament of the unforeseen consequences of the EU Customs Reform proposal.
Press releases | 29 January 2024
CLECAT and ESC call on Policymakers to carefully reflect on unforeseen Consequences of the EU Customs Reform
Newsletters | 26 January 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/03
Newsletters | 26 January 2024
DG MOVE CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT
On 21 February 2024, the European Commission's DG MOVE organises an all-day conference on the state of play on EU transport policy and the challenges and priorities for the future of EU transport and mobility.
Newsletters | 26 January 2024
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY
Today marks International Customs Day, celebrated globally on January 26th. This day honours the crucial role of customs administrations in shaping international trade, ensuring border security, and promoting economic growth.
Newsletters | 26 January 2024
EUROPEAN COMMISSION RELEASES NEW GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL DUAL USE EXPORT CONTROLS REPORT
The European Commission has issued new Guidelines for data gathering and processing on export controls. This development follows closely yesterday's White Paper on export controls, which underscored the urgency of fully implementing the EU’s dual-use regulation.
Newsletters | 26 January 2024
COMMISSION LAUNCHES THE EUROPEAN PORTS ALLIANCE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT ORGANISED CRIME AND DRUG TRAFFICKING
On 24 January, CLECAT jointed the launch of the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership organised by the European Commission and hosted at the Port of Antwerp. The partnership aims to bring all relevant stakeholders together, to form solutions to protect ports from drug trafficking and criminal infiltration.
Newsletters | 26 January 2024
RED SEA CRISIS PUTS FURTHER PRESSURE ON FREIGHT RATES AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY
Since the end of 2023, major carriers to decide to suspend voyages through the Suez Canal due to ongoing attacks led by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The increased transit times between Asia and Europe via the Cape of Good Hope have caused operational disruptions in Europe and the imposition of surcharges and rising freight rates dramatically increased the cost of international sea freight.
Newsletters | 26 January 2024
TRAN COMMITTEE DEBATES GREENING FREIGHT PACKAGE FILES
On 23 June, the Transport (TRAN) Committee of the European Parliament welcomed Georges Gilkinet, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mobility.