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
Air cargo market suffers lowest rates in May since March 2020
- K. Kliuyeva
- June 14, 2023
Tension is mounting in the global air cargo market heading into the weaker summer months with general airfreight rates falling in May to their lowest level since March 2020 as...
‘Data Act’, EU Council and European Parliament close to agreement on much-debated issue of trade secrets
- K. Kliuyeva
- June 14, 2023
On Thursday 8 June 2023, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union submitted a document to the Member States in preparation for the next round of inter-institutional negotiations...
Parliament adopts its calendar for 2024
- K. Kliuyeva
- June 13, 2023
On 13 June 2023, MEPs adopted a proposal by the Conference of Presidents (EP President Metsola and political group leaders) for Parliament's 2024 election-year calendar.
Next year, Parliament is scheduled...
Workshop “optimizing the interconnection between inland waterway transport and urban last mile logistics”
- K. Kliuyeva
- June 9, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Inland Waterways for Sustainable Urban Freight Transport
As cities across the globe are grappling with increasing urban congestion and worsening air quality, it’s becoming essential to...
ENTRANCE project’s 5th consortium meeting
- K. Kliuyeva
- June 9, 2023
During their 5th consortium meeting on the 6th of June 2023, the ENTRANCE project partners reviewed activities and results from the past 6 months and discussed what's in store for...
VNF invests in the maintenance and expansion of French inland waterways
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 7, 2023
The 'Interregional Alliance for the Rhine-Alpine Corridor EGTC' has published a news article about the maintenance and expansion of French inland waterways by VNF (Voies navigables de France). It states...
CMA CGM starts new rail service on Mediterranean Corridor
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 6, 2023
Railfreight.com published a news article reporting that CMA CGM launched a new rail service linking the port of Valencia with Murcia, both in southeastern Spain. This rail section is part...
EXTERNAL ACTION: European Parliament and EU Council strike provisional agreement on ‘Anti-Coercion Instrument’
- K. Kliuyeva
- June 6, 2023
As expected, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement in trilogue on the regulation introducing the ‘Anti-Coercion Instrument’ on Tuesday, 6 June. Now...
China-Russia rail transit down to five days
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 5, 2023
Railfreight.com reports that FESCO and Russian Railways (RZD) have signed an agreement to accelerate the delivery of cars and postal goods between Russia and China. The service will connect Moscow...
CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles – questions from the Presidency
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 5, 2023
With respect to the policy debate about the 'Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO2 emission...
ENTRANCE: Online workshop results for urban mobility iniatives
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 3, 2023
The “Zero Emission Urban Road Delivery Vehicles Market Analysis and EIT Urban Mobility Call for Proposals 2022-2024” event, held on 24 May 2023 , brought together industry experts and stakeholders...
ENTRANCE: Innovative Urban Air Mobility solutions workshop outcomes
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 3, 2023
On 19 April 2023 , the RECIPROCITY workshop on Innovative Urban Air Mobility Solutions offered an opportunity for cities, policymakers, and innovators to gather and deliberate on the most recent...
Results from Transport Minister meeting in Luxembourg
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 1, 2023
On 1 June 2023 , ministers responsible for transport met in Luxembourg to discuss a revised directive on driving licences and a revised directive aiming at facilitating the cross-border exchange...
DG MOVE issued new proposals to support clean and modern shipping
- A. Kortenhaus
- June 1, 2023
On 1 June 2023 , the European Commission presented five legislative proposals to modernise EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution from ships . With 75% of the...
Upcoming events
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 ...
Intermodal Europe 2024
Every year, the intermodal industry gathers at Intermodal Europe for three exciting, dynamic, and productive days. Thousands of individuals from across the container market and beyond come together to meet, ...
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 ...
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