



Maritime transport
Container liners are fighting against overcapacity in the market. Alliances are one of the instruments they use facing this challenge.
Maritime Transport
Maritime Transport
Maritime Transport
Rail transport
Many shippers use rail freight as part of their logistics mix, but more could do so if the conditions were right. Unfortunately, rail freight’s performance does not always match the performance of alternatives such as road freight.
Rail Transport
Rail Transport
Rail Transport
Inland transport
Environmental policies (CO2 reduction and emissions) are an important issue in European policymaking for years to come.
Inland Transport
Inland Transport
Inland Transport
Air transport
ESC and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are working together in piloting electronic documents. IATA started a project focused on the Airway Bill.
Air Transport
Air Transport
Air Transport
European Shippers' Council
Fostering an efficient, sustainable and digitalised freight transport system within and outside of Europe.
News
EU Ports Strategy for Cargo Owners
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The EU Ports Strategy matters to shippers because ports are not just transfer points: they are critical to the reliability, cost, security, and sustainability of European supply chains. The strategy...
Heightened Uncertainty in the Middle East: ESC Recommendations for Shippers
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11.03.2026. Update on recommendation for shippers. Sea Freight: Consider shipping by sea to ports in Oman or along the Red Sea, followed by onward transport by rail or truck to...
Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act
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4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and...
From innovation to implementation: European Shippers’ Council at European Ocean Days
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European Shippers’ Council participated in the European Ocean Days in Brussels, held from 2 to 6 March 2026. Policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, and financial institutions gathered to discuss innovation, water...
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