ESC calls for urgent action on Western Balkans border disruptions
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC) calls on the European Commission to take urgent action to address severe and ongoing border disruptions in several EU accession candidate countries in the Western...
ESC calls for balanced approach on longer and heavier vehicles in EU road transport
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC), representing cargo owners across Europe, has shared its position on the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive. While welcoming the EU’s ambition to decarbonise...
Commission annual report on Single Market and competitiveness calls for joint action in light of unprecedented challenges
30 January 2026, the European Commission adopted the 2026 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report, the sixth in an annual series, evaluating the functioning of the Single Market and assessing...
Why EU-certified parking matters for shippers
"For cargo owners, requiring EU-certified parking is far more than a box-ticking exercise—it is a strategic decision that protects cargo, people, and reputation", emphasised ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit during...