Press releases

The Transport Group of the Maritime Industries Forum (www.mif-eu.org), of which CLECAT is an active member, has published a New Year's statement on the need for new transport infrastructure in order for Europe to cope with the expected increase in traffic. MIF New Year's statement

Content: Freight Forwarders' Conference CLECAT contributions in the field of logistics CLECAT position on the internalisation of external costs CLECAT General Assembly elects new board and re-elects its President CLECAT contributions in the field of customs European Forwarders' Chronicle

Following CLECAT General Assembly meeting, held on 28th November 2007 in Brussels, new Board members were elected. CLECAT new Board members

Following CLECAT annual freight forwarders' conference on the 27th of November 2007 the following press release was issued: CLECAT Press release

CLECAT has issued a press release expressing its support for the European Commission's plan to create a rail freight oriented network. Please click on the link below to view our press release: CLECAT Press Release

On the 5th of July 2007 CLECAT established a working group on sustainable logistics. Please note the content of our press release for further information. CLECAT Press Release

CLECAT Director General Mr. Marco Leonardo Sorgetti attended a Commission workshop on logistics on the 8th of May 2007 and gave a brief address on CLECAT's position on this issue: Mr. Sorgetti's address

CLECAT Road Transport Committee of the European Transport & Logistics Institute (Road and Rail modes) takes a positive view on the issue of “modular concept” trucking across the EU. CLECAT Press Release

Friends of Europe have produced an excellent report on a debate they organised on the theme of the role self-regulation in cutting red tape in the EU. Mr. Marco Sorgetti participated in this debate on behalf of CLECAT and drew the attention of the participants  to CLECAT's propsoal for the European Accreditation of Customs Representatives. In the context of the better regulation agenda prioritised  by the European Commission, this debate raises some interesting points. Please find a link to the report below. Report on the debate

CLECAT raises concerns on some provisions contained in the modernised customs code. The proposal might entail legal controversy and ineffective insurance coverage.CLECAT Press Release