Preface
Here is the next edition of our bi-weekly newsletter, containing a selection of the most relevant news, information, and events in the field of transport & logistics from the shippers' perspective. It is published in the middle and at the end of the month and contains an overview of all posts within the respective reporting period. For more regular news, please visit our website frequently, as we are writing news posts regularly.
The newsletter provides an overview of recent posts (news, press releases, regulations, and reports) as well as an overview of upcoming events (conferences, workshops, and meetings). For our members, we also provide more information on ESC meetings, projects, and activities.
To identify the topics of the news posts easier, you will find the topics indicated on the images assigned to each post. If you click on them, you will get an overview of all news posts published under this topic. We will frequently update the list of topics to allow for easier search functionalities.
On top of the 'Latest news' section, you will find a link to 'All news'. This will bring you to a page where we have a full overview of our news posts. You will be able to search, filter them for topics or years of publication, and sort them according to your preference. This all to allow you finding relevant news or information more quickly. Enjoy reading!
Latest news
Interim Evaluation of the CUSTOMS 2021-2027 programme
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 15, 2024
The European Commission has opened a feedback period to evaluate the CUSTOMS 2021-2027 programme: 15 April 2024 - 13 May 2024.
The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the...
The impact of geopolitical tensions: shippers are seeking better control of goods flows to respond to crises
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 15, 2024
Last year, the container shipping industry experienced a significant decline in rates. In 2024, shippers are facing sudden price spikes due to attacks in the Red Sea. Geopolitical tensions have...
Customs: Import Control System 2 Release 3 goes live on 3 June 2024
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 15, 2024
Directorate General for Taxation and Customs Union informs that economic operators carrying goods by sea, inland waterways, road and rail will have to submit a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS)...
EU-Ukraine: provisional agreement on the extension of temporary trade measures
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 11, 2024
Confirmation of the provisional agreement to extend the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU until 5 June 2025
The regulation will apply from 6...
MEPs call for action to address truck queues at EU borders
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 11, 2024
In a motion for resolution adopted with a show of hands, the European Parliament calls for EU action to address the long waiting times for heavy goods vehicles at EU...
ESC at Connecting Europe Days
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 5, 2024
The Connecting Europe Days is Europe’s mobility flagship event. The 2024 event took place from 2nd to 5th April at the SQUARE in Brussels, Belgium.
The event brought together more...
More EU budget for transport
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 5, 2024
44 European transport organisations, representing the key spectrum of Europe’s transport network, operators and stakeholders, are again joining forces in a campaign to call the Council and the European Parliament...
United Kingdom to start import inspections at Border Control Posts as of 30 April
- K. Kliuyeva
- April 3, 2024
As of the 30th of April 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) will start physically inspecting incoming medium-risk and high-risk veterinary and phytosanitary cargo at Border Control Posts (BCPs). With this,...
Upcoming events
Logistik & Transport 2024
This is the Nordic region’s leading conference and trade fair on the future of logistics and transport solutions. It brings together decision-makers from several branches of the industry for skills ...
International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICTL 2024)
The ICTL theme for this year's event is " Supply Chain Management: Re-Imagined, Enabling Connectivity With Physical Internet ". Discover how this transformative approach empowers businesses to seamlessly connect with ...
Logistics for Europe 2024
In the face of rapidly evolving global markets and increasing international competition, the European Union must rethink its supply chain strategies to enhance competitiveness and drive future growth. Technological advancements ...
The 17th European Customs Conference
Logistics & Automation 2024
As every year, we seek to surpass ourselves, and this could be the main reason why you should visit this 13th edition of L&A, which this year brings with it, ...
European Silk Road Summit 2024
At the European Silk Road Summit 2024 we will focus on the position of Central Europe. Below you will find the preliminary programme.
27 November
13.30 – 18.00 Site Tour ...
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