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
Regulation: neighbouring container transhipment ports according to the ETS Directive
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 11, 2023
At the end of October the European Commission published the Implementing Regulation identifying neighbouring container transhipment ports according to the ETS Directive. The list remains unchanged compared to the previous...
Low Water Challenges in Rhine Navigation
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 10, 2023
Inland waterway transport along the Rhine has been an essential part of Europe’s logistics framework for decades. However, the recent challenges posed by low water events have prompted the Central...
Euro 7: MEPs on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks.
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 9, 2023
9 November 2023, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (Euro 7) with 329 votes in favour, 230...
G7: Trade Ministers’ statement
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 8, 2023
Revision of Combined Transport Directive: feedback period is open
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 8, 2023
The Combined Transport Directive supports the shift from road freight to lower emission transport modes such as inland waterways, maritime transport, and rail.
In light of the European Green Deal’s...
Commission adopts new proposal on combining transport modes for more sustainable freight
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 7, 2023
7 November 2023, the EC proposal on combined transport aims to make freight transport more sustainable by improving the competitiveness of intermodal freight – the transportation of goods using two...
Taking Zero-Emission Long-Haul Freight Transport in Europe to the next level – ZEFES
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 2, 2023
25 October 2023, the Stakeholder Group Symposium of ZEFES took place in Santa Oliva, Spain.
ZEFES is a 3,5-year project aiming to deploy 9 different long-haul truck configurations (BEV and...
Upcoming events
Logistics for Europe 2023, 16 November 2023
On 16 November, 2023, ESC and CLECAT will host the Logistics for Europe 2023 event, entitled ''Partnering Compliance and Competitiveness in the EU - Is it Possible?''
The event aims ...
European Silk Road Summit
The European Silk Road Summit is the biggest event dedicated for the Silk Road in Europe, bringing together over 300 rail freight professionals annually to discuss the latest developments on ...
Logistics & Automation
After 12 years, Logistics & Automation invites you once again to experience its next edition, being the reference meeting point for the logistics sector in Spain. Logistics, supply chain, warehouse, ...
UN Climate Change Conference – COP28
From 30 Nov. to 12 Dec. 2023 , COP28 will take place at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. UAE brings the world together at a critical moment for ...
Transport & Logistics Innovation Week (SITL)
The Transport & Logistics Innovation Week (SITL) is the major event that brings together professionals from the transport and logistics industry to present the latest market developments to manufacturers and ...
Hydrogen-fuelled Buses and Infrastructure in Europe
Global Mass Transit (GMT) is organising the fourth conference on Hydrogen-fuelled Buses and Infrastructure in Europe on December 5, 2023 at Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, The Netherlands.
The mission of the conference is to focus on the ...
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