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
EP INTA public hearing on trade and the Draghi report
On Tuesday, 3 December 2024, between 14:30 and 16:30, INTA will organise a public hearing on “The Draghi report: competitiveness and economic security from a trade angle”. Speakers from the ...
Industrial electrification – Ready to power Europe’s green industrial future?
As we approach the first anniversary of the landmark Antwerp Declaration’s ambitious goal-setting for European industrial competitiveness and the green transition, the challenge of industrial electrification remains at the heart ...
8th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 8th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference (RTR Conference) will be held from 11th to 13th February 2025. This year’s conference will ...
2025 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
The OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector brings together the representatives from government, business, unions, civil society and international organisations to discuss challenges and risks ...
European Railway Award
The railway sector is full of bright ideas, ingenious innovation and bold policy initiatives devised to enhance, grow and strengthen the rail mode today and for the future. The European ...
From the Green Deal to the Clean Industrial Deal
Join high-level policymakers and industry leaders from all across the e-SAF value chain for an afternoon of impactful discussions on the challenges hampering the uptake of e-kerosene and how to ...
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