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
European Shippers’ Council Celebrates 60 Years of Advocacy and Collaboration
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 30, 2023
This year – 2023 – is the European Shippers' Council’s 60th anniversary . The organisation marked its birthday with a special event on the 16th of November, celebrating its rich...
FERRMED study highlights key investments, modal shift strategies for EU freight transport
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 30, 2023
At the FERRMED conference held in Brussels on November 29, 2023, the focus was on a comprehensive analysis of the EU freight transport system and modal shift optimisation. The preliminary...
Support measures needed for rail freight to get through the Alpine tunnel closures
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 30, 2023
Trans-Alpine rail freight traffic is facing serious difficulties. Two of the tunnels which rail freight is reliant on, namely the Frejus and Gotthard Base Tunnel, remain totally or partially closed....
ESC highlights the needs of combined transport at the FERRMED conference
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 29, 2023
The recent FERRMED conference in Brussels brought together industry experts, policymakers, and transport stakeholders to examine the complexities of the EU freight transport system and discuss strategies for optimising modal...
Europe needs more Combined Transport
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 29, 2023
On Tuesday 28 November, the fourth edition of the European Intermodal Summit, UIRR’s annual online conference, brought together CEOs from the sector, representatives of the European Commission and Members of...
Verification procedure of CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles: feedback period is open
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 21, 2023
Approval authorities and vehicle manufacturers must ensure that the CO2 emissions recorded in vehicle documents (e.g. certificate of conformity or individual approval certificate) correspond to test results for that vehicle....
Inland waterways: a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for freight transport
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 20, 2023
The transportation industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact and adopt more sustainable practices. A recent workshop organised by the Central Commission for the Navigation of the...
Inaugural meeting of Member State Network on aviation decarbonisation
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 20, 2023
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the ReFuelEU Aviation Member States Network on 16 November 2023.
The Network will serve as a forum for...
Data-driven Unsafe Road Situations Monitor
- K. Kliuyeva
- November 20, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban mobility, road safety remains a paramount concern for municipalities worldwide. The City of Alkmaar has taken a pioneering step towards a safer future with...
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
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, ...
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 ...
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).