ESC Newsletter – 1 March 2024

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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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

Military Mobility: Operational Challenges and Readiness

Oct 14, 2025 08:00 am

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?

Nov 11, 2025 03:00 pm

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 ...

Logistics for Europe 2025: Securing Global Supply Chains

Nov 13, 2025 01:30 pm

CLECAT and ESC are pleased to announce the 4th Logistics for Europe conference " SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: From Risk Awareness to Resilience" that will take place on 13 November ...

Raw Materials Week 2025

Nov 18, 2025 12:00 am

The Raw Materials Week 2025 will take place from 18 to 20 November in Brussels.

EUMICON is proud to co-organise, together with the European Commission, the 12th Annual High-Level Conference ...

European Silk Road Summit

Nov 19, 2025 12:00 am

About the European Silk Road Summit

While the main route continues to exist, the last couple of years have given room to alternatives, bypasses and new cooperations. Central Europe is ...

Transport Policy

Dec 09, 2025 09:30 am

This high-level event "Transport Policy Conference. How can we accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector?" will bring together EU policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore how Europe can ...

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