5th Rail Freight Day
The fifth EU Rail Freight Day will take place on Thursday, 6 December 2018, 9h – 17h, in Vienna, Austria. The event will be organised by the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, European Commission, and RailNetEurope. (more…)
Shippers improve supply chain with support from European Commission
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 in the EU by almost 25 % over the last 20 years and, according to the European Commission, it is projected to increase by 50 % by 2050. The European Commission recognises this challenge and will address it through many instruments, like legislation and financial support.
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…)
Transport Virtual Info Day
The European Commission is organising a Transport Virtual Info Day on 23 October, 2018. The event will cover 2019 calls for funding, an overview of the application and evaluation process, and tips for writing a good proposal. (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…)
IMO’s event on ports and supply chain cooperation
Coordination between ports and ways to facilitate trade, information exchange, and Single Window were on the agenda of the special event on ports organised by the International Maritime Organization on 11 June 2018. European Shippers’ Council discussed the state of the maritime supply chain with the Secretary General of the IMO and suggested to organise a special event on the Supply Chain allowing an exchange of views between all relevant parties in the chain. “A very good idea!” said Secretary General Kitack Lim taking his notebook. ESC is looking forward to this cooperation.