PORTS AND MARITIME TRANSPORT, THE ROLE OF THE EU
The importance of the maritime sector was clearly highlighted by the Ever Given ship accident in the Suez Canal: a single event managed to shake up international trade for several days, triggering delays in deliveries and significant economic losses.
GAS IMPORTS, ADM CLARIFICATIONS
The transport and dispatching of natural gas has been recognized in the public interest as a consequence of the liberalization of the internal market, with the recognition of Snam Rete Gas S.p.A. (SRG) as the infrastructure manager of the transport network and gas measuring stations.
EU TRADE AGREEMENTS, BENEFITS FOR SMEs
The document, published by the European Parliament, analyzes how free trade agreements can help small and medium enterprises, providing an overview of existing agreements and identifying a classification of key provisions for small and medium enterprises.
EU COURT OF AUDITORS: MORE UNIFORMITY IN CUSTOMS CONTROLS
The authorities of the Member States play a crucial role in finding a balance between the need to facilitate trade, with faster and smoother import procedures and the need for customs controls. Customs duties collected in 2019 amounted to €21.4billion.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ACCESS TO CREDIT
In its recent publication “Accelerating the Digitalisation of Trade to Support MSME Financing”, the WTO identifies the challenges that small and medium enterprises face in credit access, exploring the potential of digital technologies.
INVESTMENT IN CHINA, NO RESTRICTIONS
The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, signed last December by the EU and China, is a key step on the road to normalizing relations between the contracting parties. The publication now of the Annexes to the Agreement better outlines the framework for mutual investment.