CLECAT, the European association representing the freight forwarding, logistics, and customs industries, welcomes the publication of the highly anticipated Draghi Report on the “Future of European Competitiveness” which provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural challenges and opportunities facing the European economy.

The European AI Office recently launched a Multi-stakeholder Consultation on trustworthy general-purpose AI models under the AI Act, which came into force on August 1.

As the maritime industry gears up for Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3, which went live on 3rd June 2024, it is crucial for sea freight forwarders to begin preparations now if not already doing so.

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is more than just a new compliance hurdle for importers and exporters of specific commodities - it's a game-changer that will ripple through the entire supply chain, including logistics service providers who may not yet realize how deeply this regulation could impact them. While the spotlight has largely been on industries directly handling goods like timber, palm oil, and soy, the logistics sector may also find itself on the front lines of comp

Yesterday (18 June), the Council of the European Union adopted a General Approach on the Commission Proposal for a Regulation on Railway Infrastructure Capacity (COM (2023) 443). The proposal is intended to optimise railway capacity, improve cross-border coordination, increase punctuality and reliability, and ultimately attract more freight to rail. The general approach adopted does not go far enough in meeting these objectives.

Global and European trade associations representing shippers, forwarders and vessel operators have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the European Union, Norway, Switzerland or Northern Ireland, by sea, road or rail to be ready for the new Import Control System (ICS2) that will start to be introduced from June this year.

European associations representing the interests of cargo owners and shippers (ESC) and Freight Forwarders and Customs Agents (CLECAT) are warning Members of the European Parliament (EP) of the unforeseen consequences of the EU Customs Reform proposal.

Today, the Commission has published its decision not to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), the Regulation exempting container shipping lines from parts of general EU competition law so they can co-operate together in consortia to provide shared services for their customers.

CLECAT, the European association of Freight Forwarders welcomes the publication of the Greening Transport Package, which was adopted by the European Commission on 11 July.

On 17th May 2023, the European Commission put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.

Customers and Hauliers encouraged to prepare for the end of staged customs controls

CLECAT Director General investigating this initiative's compliancy with EU competition law

Forwarders’ Associations call on OECD governments to prevent tax avoidance and ensure a level playing field for all maritime supply chain stakeholders

CLECAT highlights three specific areas to improve bilateral trade and provide much needed ease for businesses

CLECAT look ahead to what future considerations should be made following the EverGreen Suez Canal blockage

Testing requirements differing across EU Member states

BREXIT is here yet preparatory action is still needed

Attention is Drawn Toward Overlooked but Administrative Heavy Customs Formalities such as Safety & Security Declarations

CLECAT reflects on the impact of COVID19 on the Road Transport Market

Freight Forwarding Representative Bodies view the significance of this ruling for the future

CLECAT President makes comments

A growing issue at Ports and Airports across Europe

Actions for Consignor / Consignee + Drivers at Loading/ Unloading Sites

Measures aimed at customs formalities to ensure flow of essential goods across EU