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
AUTOSUP searches interested stakeholders
The future of supply chains hinges on our ability to integrate advanced technologies into operations while maintaining continuity and efficiency. Funded by the European Union, the AUTOSUP project is leading...
Shipping industry cites mounting cost, capacity pressures amid global trade disruptions
Senior executives from leading global shipping companies and industry groups underlined growing operational and economic challenges to goods trade during a 28 May meeting with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. They...
European Shippers’ Council & Global Shippers’ Alliance welcome EU–Mexico modernised partnership and interim trade agreement
European Shippers’ Council and the Global Shippers’ Alliance welcome the new modernised global agreement and interim trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico. For us, this is a positive...
SUNDANSE General Assembly held in Paris
On 20 and 21 May 2026, the EU Horizon Europe project SUNDANSE (Innovative sediment management for a SUstaiNable Danube black SEa system, see here for more details ) held its...
Shippers say EU aid gives mixed relief to supply chains
The European Commission has introduced temporary adjustments to its State aid framework in response to continued volatility in global energy markets, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While...
Middle Corridor Implementation Matrix
The Middle Corridor Implementation Matrix , presented during the Sustainable Middle Corridor Roundtable in Brussels on 29 April 2026, outlines a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the Trans-Caspian transport corridor between...
Rail industry trends, performance, delivery
The Platform of Rail Infrastructure Managers in Europe (PRIME) was established to improve cooperation among European rail infrastructure managers and to support knowledge transfer and benchmarking between its members. This...
Guidance to the EU transport sector amid ongoing fuel supply disruptions
The European Commission adopted guidance to the EU transport and tourism sector amid ongoing fuel supply disruptions and the closure of certain air and shipping routes linked to the Middle...
Upcoming events
SIL Barcelona 2026
SIL -the leading international trade fair for logistics, transport, intralogistics, and supply chain
The Salón Internacional de la Logística de Barcelona (SIL Barcelona), organized by the Consorci de la Zona ...
Mastering 350+ customs-enforced regulations: the future of EU customs professionalism
As the number of customs-enforced regulations continues to grow in both volume and complexity - while simplification remains largely an EU-level ambition - the issue of professionalism in customs has ...
Multimodal 2026. UK Logistics Exhibition
Multimodal is the UK’s leading logistics event. It is the industry's meeting place where cargo owners and shippers network, find ways to improve their supply chains and discover innovative ideas ...
NECTAR Conference: Planning for Urban Mobility Transitions in Times of Uncertainty
In a world increasingly shaped by crises including climate emergency, energy scarcity, geopolitical instability, digital disruption, and public discontent. The role of urban mobility planning is under unprecedented pressure to ...
European Transport Conference 2026
Join Europe's leading annual transport conference and connect with more than 500 researchers, policymakers, consultants and transport professionals from over 30 countries.
Whether you're looking to explore the latest research, ...
Port of the Future Week
Port of the Future Week brings together three days of groundbreaking innovations in autonomous and sustainable technology in port environments, featuring live demos, showcases, expert insights, and international collaboration. From ...
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