Preface
Here is the next edition of our bi-weekly newsletter, containing a selection of the most relevant news and events in the field of transport & logistics from the shippers' perspective.
Latest news
Study on safe and secure parking areas
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 31, 2025
The study on safe and secure parking areas funded by the European Commission aims to identify gaps and explore policy actions to improve parking conditions across Europe.
The report highlights...
EC representatives and Chinese government discuss trade and investment relations in Beijing
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 31, 2025
On Thursday 27 and Friday 28 March 2025, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič held meetings with representatives of the Chinese government in Beijing.
Commissioner Šefčovič discussed...
EU Commissioner Albuquerque addresses EFRAG SRB on ESRS Simplification Mandate
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 31, 2025
28 March 2025, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque, addressed the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board (EFRAG SRB), together with the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting...
ELP debate: EU customs reform
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 27, 2025
Brussels, 26 March 2025 – The European Logistics Platform (ELP) convened a high-level debate on the proposed EU Customs Reform, hosted by MEP Dirk Gotink , Rapporteur on the reform,...
The EU and Singapore continue deepening relations at 8th EU-Singapore Transport Dialogue
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 26, 2025
The 8th EU-Singapore Transport Dialogue took place today in Singapore. Co-chaired by the Commission’s Director-General for Mobility and Transport, Magda Kopczyńska, and the Permanent Secretary for Transport of the Ministry...
Joint position: Resilient Waterborne Logistics Supply Chains: A Key to EU Competitiveness
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 24, 2025
The waterborne ecosystem is a dynamic, multifaceted industry comprising a diverse spectrum of public and private stakeholders, ranging from maritime and hinterland infrastructure managers and operators to product manufacturers and...
European Commission reports: impacts of the extension of the EU ETS to maritime transport
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 19, 2025
The extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to maritime transport came into effect in January 2024, marking a significant milestone in the EU’s efforts to reduce greenhouse...
IMO to develop global strategy on maritime digitalisation
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 19, 2025
During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, International Maritime Organization's (IMO’s) Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for developing the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalisation,...
Transport Committee backs digital river information services
- K. Kliuyeva
- March 18, 2025
On the 18th of March 2025, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) of the European Parliament adopted their position on new river information services (RIS) rules for the...
Upcoming events
ALICE Brokerage Event
The ALICE Brokerage Event 2025 will take place on 2–3 April 2025 at the Tangla Hotel, Brussels. This annual in-person event is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing ...
RailFreight Summit 2025
RailFreight Summit ‘25 is coming back to Poland on 8-9 April 2025 for its 8th edition, this time in Gdańsk, with a spotlight on how ports and railways can work ...
Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...
AUTOSUP webinar on EU policy fostering multimodal freight transport
AUTOSUP is a European-funded project defining the transition path for transforming SC nodes such as ports and intermodal hubs into seamlessly operating multimodal automatic freight transport platforms.
In AUTOSUP, the ...
Save-the-date: ESPO Conference 2025
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference, taking place on 8-9 May, hosted by the Port of Thessaloniki. ...
Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...
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