31 May 2024
CLECAT SIGNS MANIFESTO FOR INTERMODAL, LOW-CARBON, EFFICIENT AND RESILIENT FREIGHT TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
Last week, the United Nations Global Supply Chain forum organised in Barbados set the scene for the launch of the Manifesto for intermodal, low-carbon, efficient and resilient freight transport and logistics.
31 May 2024
2 YEARS OF EU SOLIDARITY LANES
May 2024 marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of the Solidarity Lanes to help improve the EU–Ukraine–Moldova transport routes in response to Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
31 May 2024
AIR CARGO DEMAND CONTINUES TO GROW IN APRIL
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest data on global air freight markets, highlighting a robust growth in demand.
31 May 2024
EC APPROVES € 1.7 BILLION GERMAN RAIL FREIGHT STATE AID SCHEME
The European Commission (EC) has approved a scheme for 1.7 billion euros to support single wagonload and wagon group transport in Germany until 2029.
31 May 2024
FMC FINAL RULE ON D&D BILLING PRACTICES COMES INTO FORCE
On 28 May, the Final Rule on Detention & Demurrage billing practices issued by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) took full effect.
31 May 2024
CONTAINER SHIPPING RATES SURGE AMID MARKET UNCERTAINTY
Users of container shipping services are facing a challenging period as freight rates continue to rise. Despite a temporary easing, rates are expected to spike further due to ongoing market disruptions, coupled with operational difficulties such as port congestion in Asian and European ports.
31 May 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/15
17 May 2024
CLECAT Newsletter 2024/14
17 May 2024
EU STRENGTHENS ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON BIRCH PLYWOOD IMPORTS
The European Commission has extended anti-dumping measures on birch plywood imports from Russia to now include imports from Kazakhstan and Türkiye. This action follows an investigation revealing that Russian birch plywood was being transhipped through these countries or completed there before being shipped to the EU, circumventing existing duties.
17 May 2024
EU-NEW ZEALAND TRADE AGREEMENT UNLOCKS NEW OPPORTUNITIES
The EU-New Zealand trade agreement, effective from 1 May 2024, opens significant new export opportunities for EU businesses, producers, and farmers. Expected to cut €140 million annually in duties for EU companies, this landmark deal anticipates up to 30% growth in EU-New Zealand trade over the next decade, potentially boosting EU exports by €4.5 billion annually.