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
Decarbonisation of inland shipping. Matchmaking session during Connecting Europe days
Rhine Hydrogen Integration Network of Excellence (RH2INE) is organising a matching session "Towards an insetting network of excellence". The event will take place in Brussels, on 3 April 2024...
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation: feedback period is open
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector by increasing the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels.
The Regulation requires that ‘verifiers’ approved by...
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement annual report 2023
21 March 2024, the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission published EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement annual report 2023.
The relationship between the European Union (EU) and the...
Advancing ethical supply chains: combating forced labour
In the pursuit of ethical supply chains, the European Shippers Council (ESC) recognises the critical need to bolster due diligence processes to combat forced labour. Continuous improvement in these procedures...
New regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases
The Council of the European Union adopted the text of the new regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases . The regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union...
EU regulation on deforestation-free products: industry leaders and advocates collaborate to address challenges
Industry leaders and advocacy groups have collaborated following a series of insightful discussions to tackle the challenges posed by the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products. Spearheaded by the European Shippers’...
Report on economic relations between Europe and US
The Transatlantic Economy 2024 presents a research on economic relationship between Europe and the United States. The research was conducted independently by Daniel Hamilton and Joseph Quinlan at the Foreign...
Legislation overview: CountEmissionsEU
4 March 2024, the European Parliament Committees - Transport and Tourism committee and Environment, Public Health and Food Safety - adopted their joint report on CountEmissionsEU. Parliament is expected to...
Corporate sustainability due diligence
European Shippers' Council welcomes the new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) proposal although it has been revised and watered down compared to the previous version. This legislation aims to...
Upcoming events
Project Cargo Summit 2025: Beyond MPP!
The global project cargo industry is changing, volatility is increasing, causing a shift away from traditional multipurpose vessels (MPPs). Now the industry is turning to smart alternatives, from container carriers ...
Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the Danish NPPO are supporting the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the World Shipping Council (WSC) and Danish Shipping in ...
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025: Digital Cooperation and Collaborative Planning in Multimodal Supply Chain Operations Based on UN/CEFACT Standards will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 8th-10th of October 2025. ...
Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025
Discover the largest event in the transport and logistics industry, featuring 300 exhibitors, 75 speakers, and 3 days of seminars. Experience innovative pavilions, demo zones, and networking opportunities. Explore the ...
Military Mobility: Operational Challenges and Readiness
The European Logistics Platform (ELP) is delighted to invite you to a debate
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
08:00 - 09:30
at the Members’ Salon of the European Parliament
Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels ...
EU roundtable: How can SMEs get ready for the new UCC?
The EU Customs Reform is about to take its final legislative shape, reshaping the customs landscape by abolishing customs declarations, altering stakeholder liabilities, introducing a single customs IT system for ...
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