Workshop “optimizing the interconnection between inland waterway transport and urban last mile logistics”
Harnessing the Power of Inland Waterways for Sustainable Urban Freight Transport
As cities across the globe are grappling with increasing urban congestion and worsening air quality, it’s becoming essential to...
ENTRANCE project’s 5th consortium meeting
During their 5th consortium meeting on the 6th of June 2023, the ENTRANCE project partners reviewed activities and results from the past 6 months and discussed what's in store for...
VNF invests in the maintenance and expansion of French inland waterways
The 'Interregional Alliance for the Rhine-Alpine Corridor EGTC' has published a news article about the maintenance and expansion of French inland waterways by VNF (Voies navigables de France)....
CMA CGM starts new rail service on Mediterranean Corridor
Railfreight.com published a news article reporting that CMA CGM launched a new rail service linking the port of Valencia with Murcia, both...
China-Russia rail transit down to five days
Railfreight.com reports that FESCO and Russian Railways (RZD) have signed an agreement to accelerate the delivery of cars and postal goods between Russia and China....
CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles – questions from the Presidency
With respect to the policy debate about the 'Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the...
ENTRANCE: Online workshop results for urban mobility iniatives
The “Zero Emission Urban Road Delivery Vehicles Market Analysis and EIT Urban Mobility Call for Proposals 2022-2024” event, held on 24 May 2023, brought together industry experts and...
ENTRANCE: Innovative Urban Air Mobility solutions workshop outcomes
On 19 April 2023, the RECIPROCITY workshop on Innovative Urban Air Mobility Solutions offered an opportunity for cities, policymakers, and innovators to gather and deliberate on the most...
Results from Transport Minister meeting in Luxembourg
On 1 June 2023, ministers responsible for transport met in Luxembourg to discuss a revised directive on driving licences and a revised directive aiming at facilitating the cross-border exchange of...
DG MOVE issued new proposals to support clean and modern shipping
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission presented five legislative proposals to modernise EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution from ships. With 75% of the...
EU-US Trade and Technology Council enhances cooperation in emerging technologies, sustainable trade and economic security
On the 31st of May, 2023, the European Union and the United States have held the fourth ministerial meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Luleå, Sweden.
It...
European Commission: management action plans
Under the umbrella of the strategic plan, each Commission department produces an annual management plan for the year ahead. These plans set out the main activities for the year and...
EU-UK relations: EU takes further steps to implement the Windsor Framework
The EU is continuing to put in place the Windsor Framework, which was politically agreed between the Commission and the UK government on 27 February 2023 to address, in a...
China deploys first intelligent heavy-haul freight train for coal transport
The first heavy-haul freight train that allows for digital real-time monitoring has hit the rail in China. The convoy will travel on the section between Huanghua and Shuozhou,...
VNF published activity report 2022 on French waterways
Voies Navigables de France (VNF) has published its 2022 Activity Report under the theme “Fluvial Transport in Service of Ecological Planning. VNF’s actions enable the management of water...
European Commission to support development of sustainable aviation fuels around the world
The European Commission today announced support for the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Capacity-building and Training...
UNIFE and CER welcome the conclusion of the negotiations on AFIR
On 24 May 2023, the European Rail Supply Industry (UNIFE) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) have published a press release regarding the conclusion...
Sweden will host 4th meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC)
On 23 May 2023, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has published a press release that Sweden will host a meeting of the EU-US...
Next TRAN meeting to be held on 24-25 May 2023
The European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) will meet on Wednesday, 24 May (10.00 -...
REPowerEU – financial opportunities for research and innovation
On 23 May 2023, DG Research & Innovation will organise an information event in Brussels on financial and business opportunities beyond Horizon Europe, which can support the market...
Best practices: Small Autonomous Cars as part of Public Transport in Suburbs
Public transport in suburban areas has always been a challenge due to the lack of demand for large buses and high cost of operations. One of the best practices on...
Online workshop: Zero Emission Urban Road Delivery Vehicles Market Analysis and EIT Urban Mobility Call for Proposals 2022-2024
Don't miss the "Zero Emission Urban Road Delivery Vehicles Market Analysis & EIT Urban Mobility Call for Proposals 2022-2024" workshop on 24 May, 09:00-11:00 (CEST)!
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Astypalea: On-demand & shared mobility for an entire island
Astypalea, a picturesque Greek island, has taken a significant step towards a sustainable future by relaunching its local transportation system. The new integrated approach brings together a more sustainable mix...
New measures proposed for EU Customs Reform
The Commission has put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. The proposed measures present a world-leading,...