ESC Newsletter – 15 April 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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Interim Evaluation of the CUSTOMS 2021-2027 programme

The European Commission has opened a feedback period to evaluate the CUSTOMS 2021-2027 programme: 15 April 2024 - 13 May 2024.

The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the...

The impact of geopolitical tensions: shippers are seeking better control of goods flows to respond to crises

Last year, the container shipping industry experienced a significant decline in rates. In 2024, shippers are facing sudden price spikes due to attacks in the Red Sea. Geopolitical tensions have...

Customs: Import Control System 2 Release 3 goes live on 3 June 2024

Directorate General for Taxation and Customs Union informs that economic operators carrying goods by sea, inland waterways, road and rail will have to submit a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS)...

EU-Ukraine: provisional agreement on the extension of temporary trade measures

Confirmation of the provisional agreement to extend the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU until 5 June 2025

The regulation will apply from 6...

MEPs call for action to address truck queues at EU borders

In a motion for resolution adopted with a show of hands, the European Parliament calls for EU action to address the long waiting times for heavy goods vehicles at EU...

ESC at Connecting Europe Days

The Connecting Europe Days is Europe’s mobility flagship event. The 2024 event took place from 2nd to 5th April at the SQUARE in Brussels, Belgium.

The event brought together more...

More EU budget for transport

44 European transport organisations, representing the key spectrum of Europe’s transport network, operators and stakeholders, are again joining forces in a campaign to call the Council and the European Parliament...

United Kingdom to start import inspections at Border Control Posts as of 30 April

As of the 30th of April 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) will start physically inspecting incoming medium-risk and high-risk veterinary and phytosanitary cargo at Border Control Posts (BCPs). With this,...

Upcoming events

Global Supply Chain Forum 2024

May 21, 2024 12:00 am

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados will organize the first Global Supply Chain Forum in Barbados from 21 to 24 May 2024. ...

polisMOBILITY Conference

May 22, 2024 12:00 am

The polisMOBILITY Conference provides valuable input towards a sustainable and successful transport transition in our cities and regions. It acts as a gathering place for stakeholders from the economy, local ...

The State of Play of the EU Customs Reform

May 24, 2024 02:00 pm

Explaining the proposal of the European Commission and informing about the discussions in the European Council

The discussion on EU Customs reform covers several critical aspects, including harmonising knowledge, implementing ...

Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024

May 28, 2024 12:00 am

The 11th Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024 Exhibition and Conference hosted by the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea and their Strategic Partner HHLA PLT Italy takes place ...

2024 State of the European Hydrogen Market Report – Launch Event (Public Event)

May 30, 2024 03:00 pm

This is the launch event of the 2024 State of the EU Hydrogen Market Report. During this event the report will be presented by the authors and discussed by commentators. ...

Exploring VITAL-5G project

May 31, 2024 10:30 am

31 May 2024, European Shippers' Council together with the VITAL-5G project partners are organising a webinar about the use of 5G technology in logistics and transport. The webinar is dedicated ...

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