Main results of the Competitiveness Council (Internal Market and Industry) meeting
12th of March 2025, Ministers held a debate on ways to push for a more competitive European industry. The discussion was held following the publication on 29 January of the...
Commission responds to unjustified US steel and aluminium tariffs with countermeasures
In response to the imposition of new, unjustified US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports, the Commission has launched swift and proportionate countermeasures on US imports into the EU....
Goods barometer little changed at start of 2025 but trade policy uncertainty looms
Global goods trade appeared to remain steady in the fourth quarter of 2024 and looked set to continue growing in the first months of 2025 as the WTO Goods Trade...
Commission invites comments on the draft State aid Framework supporting the Clean Industrial Deal
On the 11th of March 2025, the European Commission launched a consultation inviting all interested stakeholders to comment on its draft State aid Framework accompanying the Clean Industrial Deal (‘CISAF')...
EU and Korea deepen ties with landmark digital trade deal
10 March 2025, the EU and the Republic of Korea concluded negotiations for a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), underscoring their commitment to a strong and reliable partnership that is...
ESPORG: European Excellence in Truck Parking Award
RECHARGE CITY and MOWIZ TRUCK PORTA DE BARCELONA voted EUROPEAN TRUCK PARKING AREAS OF THE YEAR 2025 and MOWIZ TRUCK ASTIGARRAGA voted winner of THE GREEN TRUCK PARKING MANAGEMENT AWARD....
European Commission’s call for feedback on heavy-duty vehicles
The European Commission published an open call for feedback on Heavy-duty vehicles - new vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy combination lorries.
The purpose of this initiative is to add separate vehicle...
EC consultation: EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – implementing EU funding with Member States and regions
The current multiannual financial framework (MFF) — the EU's long-term budget - runs until the end of 2027. In 2025, the Commission will put forward comprehensive proposals for the post-2027...
Polish Presidency: 14 Rail Directors Meeting
Warsaw, 5 March 2025, a Rail Directors meeting will take place to provide an up-to-date overview of the situation in the railway field in Europe in terms of both legislation...
Grain Logistica International Conference
10 March 2025, Belgrade, Serbia, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit will make a keynote speech at the Grain Logistica International Conference.
The aim of the conference is to address the...
Omnibus Package: European Commission Simplifies Responsible Business Laws
On February 26th , the European Commission unveiled a series of proposals designed to reduce the regulatory burden associated with sustainability laws within supply chains, collectively known as the Omnibus...
ESC welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal
European Shippers' Council in Favour of the European Commission’s Green Growth Strategy
European Shippers' Council (ESC) has expressed its support for the European Commission’s ambitious plan to link greening with...
Transport MEPs scrutinise key 2025 EU transport initiatives
More funds for military mobility, EU’s automotive industry and rail, were some of the Transport Committee MEPs demands addressed to Commissioner Tzitzikostas on 19 February 2025.
In a first debate...
EU awards €7.8 million to develop next-generation power systems for green shipping
Today's shipping fleet is responsible for significant emissions, and relies on heavy power systems not designed for renewable energy. Funded by the EU's Horizon Europe programme, the STEESMAT project aims...
Polish Presidency’s key transport event
On 13 February 2025, Łódź hosted a key transport sector event organised by Poland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, titled "A New Era of European Transport –...