Transport and logistics are closely connected with our economic growth and, whilst they are one of the key enablers of our modern lifestyle, they show remarkable resistance to external containing measures, be it in the form of charging policies or other instruments aimed at controlling the mobility [...]

At first one has to reflect on the fact that this generation, my generation, is the first one in the history of mankind, where a choice between having a future and having no future is to be made with regards to normal everyday activities. The previous generation had to make a choice on whether to le [...]

This is a challenging subject that attracts both my interest as citizen and as professional.

As a citizen (i.e. this is not a view that can be ascribed to CLECAT) I can only observe that the parameters of energy sourcing and distribution in the EU are probably touching their own business limits. [...]

1. Statement of interest
I reply in my capacity as director of Clecat. CLECAT is the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistic and Customs Services.

Whilst they are fully committed to find the most environmentally friendly solutions in freight management, our members and our sector [...]

Considering this topic does not directly fall within the immediate policy of Clecat, allow me to respond as a private individual. Clecat Members are direct users of fossil fuels, or are obliged to deal, one way or another, with the indirect consequences of fuel markets.

It is my feeling that the re [...]

In my role as director of CLECAT, the EU level organisation which represents the interests of logistics, transport and Customs service providers, I was asked to reflect on the following question:
Sustainable development has been described as the only way we can address global environmental degradati [...]