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...
Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?
Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy.
The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption ...
European Research & Innovation Days 2025
The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European ...
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 ...