ESC calls for flexible EU Weights and Dimensions rules for zero-emission trucks
On 6 October, Member States discussed a revised text on the EU Weights and Dimensions Directive as negotiations continue. European Shippers’ Council supports flexible rules that maintain efficient cross-border freight...
Ports, data, and the future of European trade
30 September 2026, at the Connecting Europe Days, Godfried Smit, the ESC Secretary General, highlighted the essential role of ports in European supply chains and the need to ensure that...
Commission President von der Leyen calls for a stronger European Transport Union
Opening the Connecting Europe Days 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the development of a “true Transport Union” capable of supporting the Single Market, strengthening European...
Human rights due diligence in road transport: from compliance to action
European Shippers’ Council attended the AIM-Progress “Human Rights in Road Transport” event in Brussels on 24 September. The event brought together shippers, carriers, and other stakeholders to discuss human rights...