ESC Newsletter – 1 June 2026

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

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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

Jun 03, 2026 12:00 am

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 ...

Port of the Future Week

Sep 15, 2026 12:00 am

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 ...

Connecting Europe Days

Sep 28, 2026 12:00 am

Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a competitive, resilient, ...

Transport Policy Conference 2026

Sep 30, 2026 09:30 am

The EU’s push to decarbonise transport is accelerating, with new rules on CO2 standards, clean fuels, batteries, and infrastructure set to reshape the sector in the coming years. While these ...

ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit 2026

Nov 17, 2026 12:00 am

The next edition of the ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit 2026 will once again bring together logistics and supply chain stakeholders from across Europe to engage in discussions on innovation, sustainability, ...

More events? Please find a complete list of upcoming events here (you need to be logged in as a member to see this).