01 July 2024

CLECAT Newsletter 2024/18

CLECAT NEWSLETTER
 
Brussels News

CLECAT RESPONDS TO CONSULTATION ON GREENING CORPORATE FLEETS

CLECAT submitted today its answers to the public consultation on Greening Corporate Fleets. The Commission opened the consultation in February 2024 to explore possible initiatives to boost the uptake of zero-emission vehicles in corporate fleets.

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Brussels News

COUNCIL AGREES ITS STRATEGIC AGENDA 2024 -2029

The European Council approved this week in Brussels its strategic agenda for its new mandate 2024-2029.

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Brussels News

DG MOVE REPORT ON TRANSPORT IN THE EU

In June, the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) published a comprehensive report highlighting key trends and challenges in the EU transport sector.

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ROAD
 
Road

GREEN TRUCK PARKING DEFINITION

Last week, ESPORG publicly announced the proposal for a definition and methodology for the Green Truck Parking concept. Elaborated in the framework of the E-Parking Task force – of which CLECAT is a member – the definition includes advance sustainable and environmentally responsible practices to the operation of truck parking areas, helping to reduce the environmental footprint of road freight transport operations.

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SUSTAINABILITY
 
Sustainability

EC OPENS CONSULTATION ON DNSH PRINCIPLE FOR THE SOCIAL CLIMATE FUND

The Commission opened a targeted consultation on a guidance for Member States on the application of the Do No Significant Harm (“DNSH”) principle under the Social Climate Fund (SCF). The principle sets out criteria to ensure that EU supported economic activities mitigate their impact on the environment, based on six objectives - climate mitigation, climate change adaptation, pollution prevention control, circular economy, biodiversity, water & marine resources.

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DIGITALISATION
 
Digitalisation

CLECAT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIRD DIGITAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS FORUM (DTLF)

CLECAT is pleased to announce its continued participation in the digitalization efforts as a member of the third Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF).

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CUSTOMS & TRADE
 
Customs & Trade

EU ADOPTS 14TH RUSSIAN SANCTION PACKAGE

The European Council adopted 14th package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting ongoing enforcement needs and on-ground findings. Key measures include energy-related restrictions, particularly on liquified natural gas (LNG), targeting vessels aiding Russia's warfare and comprehensive financial sanctions.

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Customs & Trade

EU GAINS US MARKET ACCESS FOR CERTAIN PLANTS

Producers from 21 EU Member States will soon export specific plants to the US, following the European Commission's successful negotiation to lift US import restrictions.

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EVENTS
 

CLECAT Meetings and participation in events

Digital Transport and Logistics Forum
5 July, online

European Logistics Platform: Logistics in Transition
11 September, Brussels

CLECAT Customs and Indirect Taxation Institute
19 September, Budapest

CLECAT General Assembly
20 November, Brussels

EU Meetings

European Parliament

European Parliament Plenary
16-29 July, Strasbourg

Council of the EU

Informal meeting of transport ministers
19-20 September, Budapest

Environment Council
14 October, Luxembourg