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
30 January: ESC webinar on Revision of Weights and Dimensions
- K. Kliuyeva
- January 15, 2024
In the wake of the revised Weights and Dimensions Directive released on 11 July 2023 as part of the Green Freight Package, European Shippers’ Council is hosting a webinar to...
ETS Maritime: serious risk of carbon leakage and business leakage at the expense of EU ports
- K. Kliuyeva
- January 15, 2024
The European Shippers' Council together with other associations representing EU terminal operators, tugowners, maritime pilots, agents, and freight forwarders (FEPORT, ETA, EMPA, ECASBA, and CLECAT) support the spirit of the...
Belgian Presidency Programme
- K. Kliuyeva
- January 15, 2024
The Belgian presidency programme sets out the priorities and main directions of the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU. The Belgian term takes place from the 1st of...
Proposed legislation regarding Weights and Dimensions, Combined Transport, and Rail Freight Transport
- K. Kliuyeva
- January 15, 2024
The European Commission has proposed amendments to the Weights and Dimensions legislation, including provisions that would allow cross-border operations with European Modular System (EMS) vehicles and the use of longer...
Ports as part of TEN-T network
- K. Kliuyeva
- January 12, 2024
On 18 December, Parliament and Council reached a deal on the review of the TEN-T Regulation, setting the requirements for all transport nodes and modes being part of the TEN-T...
Red Sea: attacks against international shipping
- K. Kliuyeva
- January 10, 2024
The European Shippers Council calls for an end to violence, namely in the Red Sea where Houthi militants have attacked and hijacked international crews and vessels. Such attacks have serious...
Upcoming events
Online Workshop: Info Session on CEF Funding for Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas
Interested in funding but don't know where to start?
Join ESPORG, CINEA, and DG MOVE as we take you through all the ins and outs of Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) ...
European Mobility Expo 2024
From 1-3 October 2024 , public transport and sustainable mobility stakeholders will be getting together in Strasbourg for an exhibition featuring some 250 French and international exhibitors and up to ...
Transport Innovation Forum 2024
In 2024, for the sixth year in a row, the Transport Innovation Association together with it‘s partners are organizing the INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT INNOVATION FORUM IN VILNIUS.
Transport Innovation Forum is a place where leaders from governments, businesses, research ...
IRF World Congress 2024
Istanbul – the city on two continents – will be hosting the IRF World Congress on 15-18 October 2024 at the Istanbul Congress Center . Held every four years, the ...
The Reuters Events: Supply Chain Europe 2024
Supply Chain Europe 2024 (28-29 October 2024, Amsterdam), is uniting 350 of Europe’s leading retailers and manufacturers will come together in Amsterdam this October, to share how they plan to ...
ICT&Logistiek 2024
ICT&Logistiek is the meeting place for technological innovation within the logistics sector. Discover innovative solutions from 300+ exhibitors, be inspired by 200 speakers, learn all about the latest trends and ...
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