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Commission and EIB to support investments in the European battery manufacturing value chain
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 04/12/2024 |
- 12
3 December 2024, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are announcing a new partnership to support investments in the EU's battery manufacturing sector. This partnership will see...
Commission approves €1.9 billion German State aid in favour of DB Cargo conditional on implementation of restructuring plan
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 29/11/2024 |
- 79
The European Commission has concluded that a German State aid measure of €1.9 billion to support DB Cargo, one of Europe's leading rail freight operators, is in line with EU...
Interview with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 29/11/2024 |
- 31
Interview with the Financial Times: interview with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, conducted by Roula Khalaf, Patrick Jenkins and Olaf Storbeck on 25 November 2024.
You said recently that...
“Von der Leyen II” Commission approved; Commissioner for Transport also confirmed
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 29/11/2024 |
- 61
The European Parliament’s approval of the second von der Leyen Commission marks a critical milestone in defining Europe’s direction over the next five years. Securing 370 votes in favour, the...
Study: Expected impacts of Fit for 55 legislation on connectivity and mobility in Europe
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 28/11/2024 |
- 47
In the TRAN Committee meeting on 4 December, Marco Brambilla (Ecorys) and Maarten de Vries (CE Delft) will present a study identifying the expected impacts on connectivity and mobility of...
Global Trade in Need of Balanced Business Practices in Maritime Supply Chains
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 22/11/2024 |
- 87
18 November 2024, Brussels, European Shippers’ Council hosted Global Shippers’ Alliance conference "Global Trade in Need of Balanced Business Practices in Maritime Supply Chains".
The forum brought together prominent stakeholders,...
Rethinking Supply Chains – ESC and CLECAT call for Collaboration
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 22/11/2024 |
- 83
19 November 2024, European Shippers' Council (ESC) and European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT) hosted their third joint Logistics for Europe conference, offering valuable insights into...
Addressing challenges and opportunities in EV adoption for long-haul freight transport
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 22/11/2024 |
- 48
ESC attended ACEA workshop on electric vehicles on 21st of November. As Europe transitions toward sustainable transportation solutions, the challenges surrounding the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in long-haul freight...
Coordinated Romania-Moldova border controls to facilitate EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes transit
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 20/11/2024 |
- 34
20 November 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding on coordinated border checks at the Galați-Giurgiulești crossing between Romania and Moldova was signed in Bucharest, paving the way for a faster transit...
Revision of the European Deforestation Regulation
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 15/11/2024 |
- 120
Priority question for written answer to the Commission by Jörgen Warborn (EPP), Jessica Polfjärd (EPP)
On 19 April 2023, Parliament approved the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR); the main commitments entered...
EU, UK local and regional authorities explore opportunities to close gaps in post-Brexit relations
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 14/11/2024 |
- 111
Local and regional leaders met in Edinburgh on 11 November to discuss how to further develop the relationship between sub-national authorities in the European Union and in United Kingdom, focusing...
OECD/UNCTAD report on G20 trade and investment measures
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 14/11/2024 |
- 85
The OECD/UNCTAD report documents trade and investment measures that G20 governments have undertaken between 16 October 2023 and 15 October 2024. It constitutes the 31st edition of a series of...
Rail Logistics Europe formalizes the creation of two new companies
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 13/11/2024 |
- 107
At the beginning of 2025, two new companies will take over from Fret SNCF, the incumbent rail freight operator in France, within Rail Logistics Europe: Hexafret, a rail freight operator,...
EU trade policy implications on third countries’ domestic policies
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 11/11/2024 |
- 98
The European Parliament published an in-depth analysis of the EU trade policy implications on third countries' domestic policies. The European Union’s policies influence third country trading partners’ domestic policy in different...
BREXIT: FAQ on the reestablishment of safety & security formalities upon entry into the United Kingdom
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 08/11/2024 |
- 88
A new document in the form of questions and answers (FAQ) has been published by the British authorities as part of the future reestablishment of "safety & security" formalities upon...
PERMAGOV project presents sustainability case studies
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 08/11/2024 |
- 81
Last month, PERMAGOV project partners presented the project at the Wageningen Centre of Sustainability Governance Conference. The event was organised by Wageningen University.
PERMAGOV was there to present:
- Case study...
European Shippers’ Council Supports Apostolos Tzitzikostas’ Vision for Sustainable Transport
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 05/11/2024 |
- 89
During his hearing before the European Parliament on the 4th of November 2024, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the newly appointed Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism , shared his ambitious plans to...
Survey: what do supply chain actors consider when making a mode choice decision?
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 30/10/2024 |
- 174
The Department of Transport and Regional Economics (TPR) at the University of Antwerp is launching a survey that aims to understand:
1. The factors that influence the decision of supply...
EU-Philippines trade deal negotiations
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 29/10/2024 |
- 112
Negotiations between the EU and the Philippines on a possible trade agreement resumed in October, after being suspended in 2017. Such an agreement could benefit businesses by reducing or eliminating...
A call for technology openness in CO₂ emission standards revision
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 25/10/2024 |
- 266
ESC supports IRU and other leading industry stakeholders in their call to revise EU CO₂ emission standards, urging policymakers to embrace a technology-neutral approach to decarbonising road transport.
Trade policies discussed as a key driver for clean energy at Trade and Environment Week
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 22/10/2024 |
- 451
Trade policies can play a pivotal role in accelerating the global clean energy transition, a high-level panel of speakers emphasized during the fifth edition of Trade and Environment Week held...
Commission continues work to deepen trade and investment relations with Eastern and Southern African countries
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 22/10/2024 |
- 219
A European Commission report published on 18 October 2024 highlights the good progress made in recent negotiations to deepen trade and investment relations with five Eastern and Southern African partners....
European Shippers’ Council advocates for enhanced rail infrastructure capacity management
- K. Kliuyeva |
- 18/10/2024 |
- 108
European Shippers' Council supports the European Commission's Greening Freight Transport Package presented on 11 July 2023, aimed at optimising rail infrastructure capacity and enhancing service quality. An important component of...
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