Joint industry position on Combined Transport Directive
For logistics and transport operators, as well as for European industry, access to reliable, competitive, and predictable freight services by railway, inland waterways, and short sea shipping largely depends on...
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...
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...
First CBAM certificate price is now available
The European Commission has published the first price of CBAM certificates for 2026 Q1 on its new dedicated page on the CBAM website, marking an important milestone in the implementation...
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...
EP Study: Industrial overcapacities, with a focus on China
Overcapacities, particularly from China, are perceived as a threat to European manufacturers, distorting competition and straining bilateral trade.
On the basis of a dynamic definition of ‘industrial overcapacity’, this study...
Heavy-duty vehicles: Council adopts targeted flexibility for manufacturers to comply with CO2 targets
30 March 2026, the Council formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to...
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...
ESC calls for smarter, safer, and more efficient borders at GCCA European Cold Chain conference
At the GCCA European Cold Chain conference in Düsseldorf, industry leaders met to discuss how to keep European food trade safe, reliable, and efficient. As part of the event, the...
European Parliament sets clear conditions for controversial trade deal
26 March 2026, the European Parliament approved the so-called Turnberry Deal with the United States. Under this trade agreement, the European Union (EU) will largely eliminate import tariffs on American...
EU and Australia strengthen relations with Security and Defence Partnership and Trade Agreement
24 March 2026, the EU and Australia announced the adoption of a ground breaking Security and Defence Partnership. They also concluded negotiations for an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement...
EU-Mercosur interim deal to apply provisionally from 1 May 2026
The EU has notified Mercosur of its instrument for the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), taking the final procedural step by sending a note verbale to...
European Parliament committee advances EU–US tariff deal
The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has adopted its position on two legislative proposals implementing key tariff aspects of the EU–US Turnberry trade deal. The proposals, approved by a clear...
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping
The first webinar on the situation in the Middle East, held on 13 March, examined disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping, logistics networks, and...
EU Parliament committee backs tariff measures under EU–US trade deal
The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has adopted its position on two legislative proposals implementing key tariff aspects of the EU–US Turnberry trade deal. The measures, approved by a clear...