Transport of goods after Brexit
ESC together with other stakeholders are concerned with the possible impact of Brexit on transport of goods between the UK and the EU. In case of no deal, vehicles travelling between the UK and Europe, … (more…)
Impact of global alliances in maritime
The report of the International Transport Forum (ITF) assesses the impact of global alliances in container shipping. Currently, the European Commission …. (more…)
Shippers wanted
ESC is encouraging shippers to join European proposals to guide innovation for more effective supply chains. Indeed, the European Commission’s …..
Shippers improve supply chain
The efficiency of freight transport is a key for the competitiveness of EU transport, economy, and the functioning of the internal market. This is even more so, since freight transport has increased …
Maritime supply chain from a different angle
With Sea Traffic Management (STM) project shippers will get more visibility and efficiency in their supply chains.
STM aims at creating a safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly maritime sector. The goals for full deployment of STM by year 2030 in relation to year 2015 are the following: safety (50% reduction of accidents), efficiency (10% reduction in voyage costs and 30% reduction in waiting time for berthing), environment (7% lower fuel consumption and 7% lower greenhouse gas emissions). (more…)
NexTrust seminar: Collaboration in logistics
A seminar about new approaches, current developments, and best-practice examples of collaboration in logistics will take place in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands, on 25 October 2018. (more…)
Inappropriate checking of drivers’ rest periods
The European Commission advises on the actions in case of inappropriate checking of professional drivers’ normal weekly rest periods by authorities. (more…)
More certainty for road transport with Platform of trust
To bring more certainty and assurance in the road transport market for shippers, European Shippers’ Council is getting involved, together with Wtransnet, in a road transport initiative called Platform of trust. (more…)