CLECAT has joined PostEurop, European Express Association and ECSLA European Cold Storage and Logistics Association in calling on the European Commission to clarify how the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies to transport and logistics.

The Customs Ecosystem Congress in Liège brought together representatives of the European Commission, Member States, business, and academia to discuss how to translate EU Customs Reform into practice. CLECAT welcomed the opportunity to build a more coherent and efficient customs system, while stressing that its success will depend on close cooperation with the professionals who manage customs processes every day.

From 01 January 2027, road transport of secured air cargo and mail within the EU secure supply chain may only be carried out by a regulated agent, a known consignor, or an approved haulier. The current system, under which regulated agents and known consignors can appoint carriers through a signed haulier declaration, will therefore come to an end.

Norway is taking the next step in the digitalisation of its customs procedures. From 15 September 2026, transport and consignment information for goods entering Norway must be submitted digitally through Digitoll. A second major change will follow on 1 March 2027, when customs declarations must be lodged no later than the moment the goods cross the Norwegian border.

CLECAT has taken note of the European Commission’s proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), published today as part of the broader package to strengthen the EU’s competitiveness whilst accelerating industrial decarbonisation.

Union TLF has published a new statistical report providing a comprehensive overview of freight transport and logistics across the European Union. Drawing primarily on Eurostat data, the publication offers an objective analysis of freight flows, modal trends and the evolving role of logistics in supporting the Single Market and Europe's competitiveness.

There is currently a great deal of discussion about the digitalisation of transport and logistics. Europe is rapidly digitalising transport, but without common standards, shared digital identities and agreed governance structures, we risk replacing paper silos with digital ones. Initiatives such as eFTI, eCMR, digital customs processes and various data-sharing platforms are often presented as key building blocks of a more efficient supply chain. However, the debate frequently focuses on digitali

On 1 July 2026, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council. The Irish Presidency has set out an ambitious programme focused on competitiveness, values, and security, with transport featuring as a key enabler of economic growth, connectivity, and resilience. The Irish Presidency places a strong emphasis on strengthening Europe's competitiveness through investment, simplification and improved connectivity.

While traditional cargo theft remains a concern, organised criminals are increasingly turning to identity-based fraud, using so-called phantom carriers and impersonation techniques to steal valuable cargo without ever forcing open a trailer.

The European Parliament has begun its work on the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF III) for the 2028–2034 period, with a draft report by co-rapporteurs MEP Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez (TRAN) and MEP Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz (ITRE). The report, tabled under the joint committee procedure (Rule 59), confirms a strong political focus on accelerating investment in trans-European infrastructure and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and security.

On 16 April 2026, the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee formally endorsed the provisional political agreement on the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), marking a significant step forward in the most comprehensive overhaul of EU customs rules in a generation. The vote result (38 in favour, 2 against, and 3 abstentions) reflects a broad consensus within the Committee on the need for modernised customs rules fit for today's trade realities.

CLECAT, together with AmCham EU, CER, CONFIAD, EEA, EuroCommerce, ESC and EurTradeNet has submitted proposal to the European Commission calling for the establishment of a Horizontal Coordination Working Group on Sectoral Legislation controlled by Customs at EU Borders, to operate under the DG TAXUD and with its Trade Contact Group (TCG).

On 24 March, the European Union and Australia concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reinforcing supply chain resilience.

CLECAT, representing more than 19,000 freight forwarding, logistics and customs companies across Europe, welcomes the European Commission’s publication of the EU Ports Strategy, recognising the strategic role ports play as critical nodes in Europe’s trade and logistics networks.

Together with 44 other European transport organisations, CLECAT has called on EU Member States to allocate at least €100 billion to the next Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) under the future Multiannual Financial Framework.

On 19 February 2026, CLECAT co-signed a broad joint industry letter calling for a pragmatic and operational solution: allowing 44-tonne cross-border road operations between Member States that already authorise 44 tonnes domestically. The current 40-tonne cross-border limit fragments the Single Market, increases transport costs and leads to additional trips.

On 12 February 2026, the European Parliament adopted its resolution on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights. The resolution acknowledges that subcontracting is not inherently problematic and plays an essential role in many sectors such as in transport and logistic as it enables specialisation, regional coverage, flexibility and SME participation in complex supply chains. The resolution also underlines that labour exploitation, unde

CLECAT’s pre-meeting submission for the February 2026 DG TAXUD Customs Business Group discussion on Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) summarises member feedback on operational, legal, and administrative barriers, aiming to inform the Commission’s ongoing efforts to enhance CCI’s effectiveness as a simplification tool for European traders.

The removal of the de minimis threshold, together with the proposed amendments to the UCC Delegated and Implementing Acts on customs declarations, will have significant operational implications for freight forwarders, customs representatives and other logistics service providers. CLECAT therefore provides the following comments with a view to ensuring that the implementation of these measures effectively addresses e-commerce challenges while remaining operationally feasible and proportionate for

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered into force on 1 January 2026. According to the European Commission, the launch was supported by coordinated deployment across all EU Member States, with the CBAM Registry integrated into national customs import systems, TARIC and the EU Customs Single Window. This integration enables real-time data exchange, automated validation of authorised CBAM declarants and continuity of import procedures at the EU’s external borders.

The European Commission has made the eFTI Technical Guidance Documentation publicly available, providing a new resource to support the practical implementation of the electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) framework across the EU.

Four leading European associations representing the road transport, freight forwarding, shipper and cold-chain sectors have jointly called on the President of the European Commission to avoid introducing mandatory zero-emission truck demand targets, warning that such measures risk disrupting Europe’s green transition if enabling conditions are not yet in place.

The European Commission has confirmed that Moldova and Montenegro will join the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure (CTC) and the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods (SAD Convention) on 1 November 2025.

Following the recent publication of the European Parliament’s draft resolution on subcontracting in various sectors, the debate around the structure and functioning of logistics supply chains has intensified across Europe. While the concerns raised by certain road carriers are legitimate, including issues such as late payments, non-payment of waiting times, it is important to recognise that freight forwarders also face the consequences of these same dysfunctions within the market. The draft re