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
“The Single Window environment is an essential tool to bring the EU Customs Union to the next level” – Godfried Smit, ESC Secretary General at UN meeting
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 12, 2024
The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) successfully held its 42nd Forum as part of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Sustainable and Digital Trade...
Italy eyes paperless road freight as 36th country to join e-CMR
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 9, 2024
Italy has officially ratified e-CMR, the digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road goods transport.
The e-CMR protocol entered into force in Italy last week, providing...
New Road Transport Vision 2050 adopted by ERTRAC
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 8, 2024
The new Road Transport Vision 2050 was adopted by the ERTRAC Plenary on 24 June 2024. The Vision, updated thanks to the STREnGth_M project , aims to address challenges such...
Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China while discussions with China continue
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 8, 2024
4 July 2024, nine months after the initiation of an ex officio anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China...
New A.TR movement certificate rules for EU–Türkiye Customs Cooperation
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 5, 2024
Starting from 8 July 2024, EU Member States will accept A.TR movement certificates issued electronically by the Turkish competent authorities, bearing a QR code and without a wet-ink signature. This...
Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China while discussions with China continue
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 4, 2024
4 July, nine months after the initiation of an ex officio anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. Based...
Joint Statement for an Ambitious FP10: Investing in Europe’s Future Competitiveness through Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 4, 2024
4 July 2024, in the shaping of the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), we, the undersigned 110 European associations representing key European RD&I stakeholders, hereby urge...
Switzerland to advance its cooperation with China within China-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 4, 2024
2 July 2024, Beijing, Swiss Federal Councilor and head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Guy Parmelin made a speech at a media event at the...
ESC on European trade and logistics at the annual AAEI 2024 conference in the US
- K. Kliuyeva
- July 3, 2024
10-12 June 2024, ESC outlined its “European and Dutch perspective on trade and logistics” at Forging a New Trade Renaissance conference at Fort Lauderdale, USA. The conference is an annual...
Upcoming events
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 ...
TransLogistica Poland 2024
TransLogistica Poland is the leading in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe business event for entrepreneurs who use or seek transport and logistics services, as well as for everyone professionally associated with ...
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 ...
European Supply Chain Management Strategies Summit
The European Supply Chain Management Strategies summit will once again bring together an exceptional line-up of the industry's best speakers, with technical experts, industry leaders, and specialists providing an unmissable ...
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