EU-US Trade and Technology Council enhances cooperation in emerging technologies, sustainable trade and economic security
On the 31st of May, 2023, the European Union and the United States have held the fourth ministerial meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Luleå, Sweden.
It...
European Commission: management action plans
Under the umbrella of the strategic plan, each Commission department produces an annual management plan for the year ahead. These plans set out the main activities for the year and...
EU-UK relations: EU takes further steps to implement the Windsor Framework
The EU is continuing to put in place the Windsor Framework, which was politically agreed between the Commission and the UK government on 27 February 2023 to address, in a...
China deploys first intelligent heavy-haul freight train for coal transport
The first heavy-haul freight train that allows for digital real-time monitoring has hit the rail in China. The convoy will travel on the section between Huanghua and Shuozhou,...
VNF published activity report 2022 on French waterways
Voies Navigables de France (VNF) has published its 2022 Activity Report under the theme “Fluvial Transport in Service of Ecological Planning. VNF’s actions enable the management of water...
European Commission to support development of sustainable aviation fuels around the world
The European Commission today announced support for the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Capacity-building and Training...
UNIFE and CER welcome the conclusion of the negotiations on AFIR
On 24 May 2023, the European Rail Supply Industry (UNIFE) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) have published a press release regarding the conclusion...
Sweden will host 4th meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC)
On 23 May 2023, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has published a press release that Sweden will host a meeting of the EU-US...
Next TRAN meeting to be held on 24-25 May 2023
The European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) will meet on Wednesday, 24 May (10.00 -...
REPowerEU – financial opportunities for research and innovation
On 23 May 2023, DG Research & Innovation will organise an information event in Brussels on financial and business opportunities beyond Horizon Europe, which can support the market...
Best practices: Small Autonomous Cars as part of Public Transport in Suburbs
Public transport in suburban areas has always been a challenge due to the lack of demand for large buses and high cost of operations. One of the best practices on...
Online workshop: Zero Emission Urban Road Delivery Vehicles Market Analysis and EIT Urban Mobility Call for Proposals 2022-2024
Don't miss the "Zero Emission Urban Road Delivery Vehicles Market Analysis & EIT Urban Mobility Call for Proposals 2022-2024" workshop on 24 May, 09:00-11:00 (CEST)!
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Astypalea: On-demand & shared mobility for an entire island
Astypalea, a picturesque Greek island, has taken a significant step towards a sustainable future by relaunching its local transportation system. The new integrated approach brings together a more sustainable mix...
New measures proposed for EU Customs Reform
The Commission has put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. The proposed measures present a world-leading,...
T&E publishes briefing about corporate cars problem
Transport & Environment’s (T&E) has published a briefing about what the EU can do about the corporate cars problem. Corporate fleets are Europe’s biggest car market. They account...
Commission signs high-level agreements with Western Balkans to improve transport links
On 16 May 2023, the Commission signed high-level agreements with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The agreements adapt the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the EU's...
Improving working conditions for drivers
17th May 2023, Valencia, Spain, transporters and shippers will meet to promote best practices for the treatment of drivers at delivery sites. Following the conference in Algeciras, Spain, 20 April...
European Commission comments on the CO2 emission performance standards for new HDV
The European Commission provided its feedback on the letter that ESC sent together with IRU and Fuels Europe. It concerned the role of carbon neutral fuels and hydrogen internal...
European Year of Skills to reduce bus and truck driver shortages
The focus of this year’s Europe Day on reskilling and upskilling, young people, and third-country skilled workers is in response to the EU’s shortage of skilled labour.
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Improvements needed for Intercontinental Combined Transport
The International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) has published a press release on their webinar held on 3 May 2023 about intercontinental transport performed in the context...
EP for a modal shift to sustainable transport in cities
The EP resolution on Tuesday, 9 May 2023, on the new EU urban mobility framework, adopted by 485 votes to 31, and 113 abstentions on Tuesday, stresses that...
European Court of Auditors: first EU audit on road safety launched
In 2022, more than 20,000 people were killed in road accidents in the EU, a 3% increase on 2021 as traffic levels recovered after the pandemic. Reason enough...
ESC submits an official complaint regarding recent blockages on French waterways
Following the ESC and EBU letter to the European Commission regarding the infringement of free movement of goods on the river Rhine and French waterways, the EC advised the...
Joint event on synergy projects in transport, energy, and digital networks
Amsterdam, 11-12 May, 2023, the joint event of the North Sea - Baltic, North Sea - Mediterranean and Rhine - Alpine Corridors will focus on synergies between transport,...