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
Revision of the trans-European transport network guidelines
To support its economy, provide mobility for people and goods and ensure the connectivity of all regions, while also limiting negative impacts on climate and environment, the EU has been...
The ENTRANCE project and the ARRIVAL platform: innovative solutions in transport
26 February 2024, the European Shippers' Council organised a webinar on the main outcome of the ENTRANCE project, the ARRIVAL platform, attended by over 30 participants.
The ENTRANCE project is...
ESC webinar addressed Suez Crisis impact and maritime sector developments
23 February 2024, European Shippers’ Council convened a crucial webinar, moderated by Roman Stiftner, President of ESC, to delve into the ongoing Suez Crisis and its consequences across the maritime...
Commission exchanges views: farmers protests at Spanish-French and Polish-Ukrainian borders
26 February 2024, the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development held an exchange of views with the European Commission on disruptions in the internal market in the context...
Governments should compensate damages done to logistics chains and drivers
ESC is supporting the International Road Transport Union (IRU) in their call for governments to compensate damages.
Many farmer protests across Europe have seriously disrupted logistics chains, blocking key routes,...
WTO needs to be reformed to fit for the 21st century
Global trade has been a key driver of prosperity and poverty reduction over the past few decades and the World Trade Organization has been at the heart of this. Now,...
EC Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report
14th February, the European Commission published the new Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report.
The report details the competitive strengths and challenges of Europe's Single Market, tracking yearly developments according...
Upcoming events
European Maritime Day 2025
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.
The ...
Webinar “Trade Wars: Perfect Storm for Companies”
Global trade is typically the domain of specialists. In recent months, however, news about global trade has dominated the mainstream media.
Despite this, it remains difficult for EU exporters to ...
Transport logistic 2025
The world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management offers you a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the industry on 150,000 square meters of ...
How can we protect our critical (port) infrastructure to enable safe logistics and trade?
Save the date for the second AUTOSUP project webinar "How can we protect our critical (port) infrastructure to enable safe logistics and trade?"
For the programme and registration, please see ...
Research & Innovation for a competitive green transition
Taking place as a satellite event of the European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days 2025, the conference "R&I for a Competitive Green Transition" will showcase tangible solutions for Europe’s green ...
Building a sustainable and competitive battery raw materials industry in Europe – How can it be achieved?
In its 2019 Green Deal, the EU emphasised the importance of domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production to achieve the energy transition while fostering a competitive and sustainable battery value ...
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