1 July 2026 brings two important changes for the air cargo and customs sectors
From contractual liability in air cargo to customs procedures for e-commerce imports, 1 July 2026 marked the entry into force of two significant regulatory changes affecting shippers and other supply...
New EU customs duty for low-value imports: what businesses need to know
On 1 July 2026, the European Union abolished the long-standing customs duty exemption for imported goods valued at EUR 150 or less, introducing a new temporary flat-rate customs duty of...
IATA Direct Air Waybill amendments raise concerns across the air cargo supply chain
On 1 July 2026, amendments to the IATA Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework – the standard documentation used across much of the air cargo industry – entered into force following...
Commission delays ETS review until 17 July
The European Commission has postponed the publication of its review of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) by two days, moving the announcement from 15 July to 17 July.
According...
EU ETS review 2026: what it means for European shippers and supply chain
The 2026 review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), expected in July, is a key moment for shaping Europe’s future carbon market. For sectors represented by the European...
Study: Aviation Sector Strategic Action Plan
The competitiveness of the EU economy is a key element in the economic agenda for the EU, guided by the Draghi report on the future of EU competitiveness in 2024....
CountEmissionsEU brings greater transparency to transport emissions reporting
A new EU regulation introduces a single standard for calculating transport emissions, helping shippers make better-informed sustainability decisions.
Companies across Europe can now calculate and compare transport emissions using the...
European Shippers’ Council welcomes Horizon Europe agreement as a boost for EU competitiveness and innovation
European Shippers’ Council welcomes the Council of the European Union’s partial agreement on Horizon Europe (2028–2034), the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme, as an important step toward strengthening Europe’s...
Shipper priorities in a changing logistics landscape: insights from the AUTF Barometers and ESC discussions
As European businesses navigate an increasingly complex economic and geopolitical environment, supply chains have become a strategic asset. Beyond the traditional priorities of cost and reliability, shippers must now respond...
From infrastructure to intelligent logistics: ESC’s vision for the Mediterranean Corridor
Speaking at the FERRMED Conference during SIL Barcelona 2026, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit highlighted the need to move beyond infrastructure development and transform the Mediterranean Corridor into an intelligent...
ESC highlighted shippers’ priorities at European Commission dialogue on Customs Reform
The European Shippers' Council (ESC) took part in the European Commission's Implementation Dialogue on the EU Customs Reform, chaired by Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič. The discussion brought together stakeholders to...
European Shippers’ Council Position on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
In light of the EP ENVI Exchange on the Commission Simplification Review, held in Brussels on 2 June 2026, European Shippers’ Council reiterates its position on the European Union Deforestation...
Godfried Smit highlights geopolitical risks and supply chain resilience at Spanish Shippers’ Council event
Speaking at an event organised by the Spanish Shippers’ Council, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit addressed the growing impact of geopolitical uncertainty on global supply chains and the implications for...
Council moves to strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism
12 June 2026, the Council agreed its position on strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s tool to fight carbon leakage and promote global decarbonisation, ahead of negotiations...
New rules on the use of railway infrastructure capacity
10 June 2026, the European Union adopted new rules on the use of railway infrastructure capacity, marking a significant step towards a more efficient, coordinated, and reliable European rail network....