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
PERMAGOV project kick-off meeting
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 15, 2024
TRAN committee votes for the weights and dimensions directive
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 14, 2024
14 February 2024, the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism voted on the draft report Amending Council Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community...
ENTRANCE project’s results
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 9, 2024
8 February 2024, European Shippers Council and the wider ENTRANCE consortium met the European Commission for the final project review meeting.
The ENTRANCE project is a 3-year project supported by...
European Commission’s 2040 climate target
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 7, 2024
6 February 2024, the European Commission unveiled its ambitious 2040 climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This includes cutting industrial emissions by 85% and transport...
The impact of the Red Sea crisis on Dutch business
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 5, 2024
The Dutch Shippers' Council - evofenedex - surveyed its members on the impact of the Red Sea crisis on Dutch business. The study on the Red Sea crisis shows that...
CLECAT and ESC call on Policymakers to carefully reflect on unforeseen Consequences of the EU Customs Reform
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 1, 2024
Brussels, 29 January 2024, European associations representing the interests of cargo owners and shippers (European Shippers' Council) and Freight Forwarders and Customs Agents (CLECAT) are warning Members of the European...
EU and US on trade and technology cooperation
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 1, 2024
30 January 2024, the European Union and the United States held the fifth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Washington, D.C. The meeting allowed ministers to...
Over EUR 22 billion requested to enhance the Trans-European Transport network
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 1, 2024
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) received 408 applications requesting over EUR 22 billion co-funding from the Connecting Europe Facility by the call deadline of 30 January...
Commission proposes to modernise river information services in EU
- K. Kliuyeva
- February 1, 2024
29 January 2024, the European Commission adopted a new proposal to improve traffic management on the EU’s rivers and canals. The measure follows up on the action plan to shift...
Upcoming events
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
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 ...
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, ...
LogiMAT 2025 – Shaping Change Together
LogiMAT, the International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, sets new standards as the biggest annual intralogistics exhibition in Europe. This is the leading international trade fair that ...
More events? Please find a complete list of upcoming events here (you need to be logged in as a member to see this).