New EU guidance promotes cooperation between customs and businesses to tackle illicit trade
The European Commission released a new guidance document, prepared in consultation with trade associations, "AEO – Customs Cooperation to Detect, Report and React to Suspicious Activities", aimed at strengthening collaboration...
European Shippers’ Council calls for competitive energy framework to protect EU supply chains
European Shippers’ Council acknowledges the European Commission’s latest orientation on the EU energy situation ahead of the upcoming European leaders’ meeting, including measures to improve coordination on gas storage, oil...
EU Customs Union Agreement
ESC welcomes the agreement between the European Parliament and the Council, delivering a landmark reform of the EU Customs Union. The most ambitious reform of EU customs rules since 1968...
Follow-up Webinar on the Consequences for Logistics and Shippers due to the situation in the Middle East. Report
27 March 2026, European Shippers’ Council hosted a second webinar to examine the implications of the current disruption in the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping, logistics networks, and European...