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

Alternative Fuels Market Developments in Europe: 2025 Review and Early 2026 Signals – A European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) Webinar

Mar 19, 2026 12:30 pm

The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) , the European Commission’s central platform for transparent and authoritative data on alternative fuels, vehicle uptake, and infrastructure deployment in Europe, is hosting a ...

Follow up webinar “Consequences for Logistics and Shippers After the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz”

Mar 27, 2026 02:00 pm

Following the first webinar, which examined the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping, logistics networks, and European supply chains, ESC is organising a follow-up ...

SiTL

Mar 31, 2026 12:00 am

SiTL - The international Transport and Logistics exhibition

SITL is going back to its roots and reinventing itself as a meeting place for all the French and international players in ...

Webinar. EU, UK, and EFTA road freight: market forces, performance and 2031 forecast

Mar 31, 2026 11:00 am

Join the IRU 45-minute webinar to explore the latest road freight performance from the EU, the UK and EFTA countries, IRU’s 2031 forecast, and the key insights needed to anticipate ...

ESPORG Webinar: Financing Opportunities in Safe and Secure Parking Areas

Apr 30, 2026 10:00 am

Join ESPORG for a practical public webinar exploring how to build financially sound safe and secure parking projects. Led by Frédéric Maas and featuring contributions from experienced professionals in the ...

ESPO Conference – Gdańsk

May 07, 2026 12:00 am

On 7 and 8 May, the European Sea Ports Organisation is holding its Annual Conference in Gdańsk. Under the central theme “Competitiveness as a driver of resilience”, the ESPO Conference ...

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