Brussels signals openness to closer UK–EU cooperation
The European Union has signalled a renewed openness to strengthening trade and strategic ties with the United Kingdom, including the possibility of cooperation on a customs union. European Commissioner for...
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...