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
Survey: what do supply chain actors consider when making a mode choice decision?
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 30, 2024
The Department of Transport and Regional Economics (TPR) at the University of Antwerp is launching a survey that aims to understand:
1. The factors that influence the decision of supply...
EU-Philippines trade deal negotiations
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 29, 2024
Negotiations between the EU and the Philippines on a possible trade agreement resumed in October, after being suspended in 2017. Such an agreement could benefit businesses by reducing or eliminating...
A call for technology openness in CO₂ emission standards revision
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 25, 2024
ESC supports IRU and other leading industry stakeholders in their call to revise EU CO₂ emission standards, urging policymakers to embrace a technology-neutral approach to decarbonising road transport.
Trade policies discussed as a key driver for clean energy at Trade and Environment Week
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 22, 2024
Trade policies can play a pivotal role in accelerating the global clean energy transition, a high-level panel of speakers emphasized during the fifth edition of Trade and Environment Week held...
Commission continues work to deepen trade and investment relations with Eastern and Southern African countries
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 22, 2024
A European Commission report published on 18 October 2024 highlights the good progress made in recent negotiations to deepen trade and investment relations with five Eastern and Southern African partners....
European Shippers’ Council advocates for enhanced rail infrastructure capacity management
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 18, 2024
European Shippers' Council supports the European Commission's Greening Freight Transport Package presented on 11 July 2023, aimed at optimising rail infrastructure capacity and enhancing service quality. An important component of...
Commission publishes guidelines for cyber-surveillance exporters
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 17, 2024
16 October 2024, the European Commission published guidelines on the export of cyber-surveillance items, aiming to raise awareness of the risks associated with misuse of cyber-surveillance technologies and provide exporters...
Impact of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement on the competitiveness of EU companies
- K. Kliuyeva
- October 16, 2024
Several Members of the European Parliament - Pierre Pimpie (PfE), Julie Rechagneux (PfE), Fabrice Leggeri (PfE), Valérie Deloge (PfE), Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain (PfE), Mathilde Androuët (PfE), Jean-Paul Garraud (PfE), France Jamet...
Upcoming events
Logistics for Europe 2024: Rethinking Supply Chains
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 ...
More events? Please find a complete list of upcoming events here (you need to be logged in as a member to see this).