ESC Newsletter – 15 April 2026

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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Joint industry position on Combined Transport Directive

For logistics and transport operators, as well as for European industry, access to reliable, competitive, and predictable freight services by railway, inland waterways, and short sea shipping largely depends on...

New EU guidance promotes cooperation between customs and businesses to tackle illicit trade

The European Commission released a new guidance document, prepared in consultation with trade associations, "AEO – Customs Cooperation to Detect, Report and React to Suspicious Activities" , aimed at strengthening...

European Shippers’ Council calls for competitive energy framework to protect EU supply chains

European Shippers’ Council acknowledges the European Commission’s latest orientation on the EU energy situation ahead of the upcoming European leaders’ meeting, including measures to improve coordination on gas storage, oil...

First CBAM certificate price is now available

The European Commission has published the first price of CBAM certificates for 2026 Q1 on its new dedicated page on the CBAM website, marking an important milestone in the implementation...

EU Customs Union Agreement

ESC welcomes the agreement between the European Parliament and the Council, delivering a landmark reform of the EU Customs Union. The most ambitious reform of EU customs rules since 1968...

EP Study: Industrial overcapacities, with a focus on China

Overcapacities, particularly from China, are perceived as a threat to European manufacturers, distorting competition and straining bilateral trade.

On the basis of a dynamic definition of ‘industrial overcapacity’, this study...

Heavy-duty vehicles: Council adopts targeted flexibility for manufacturers to comply with CO2 targets

30 March 2026, the Council formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to...

Upcoming events

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 ...

Transport Research Arena Conference

May 18, 2026 09:00 am

Transport Research Arena (TRA) is co-organised by the European Commission and is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility. It is the ...

SIL Barcelona 2026

Jun 03, 2026 12:00 am

SIL -the leading international trade fair for logistics, transport, intralogistics, and supply chain

The Salón Internacional de la Logística de Barcelona (SIL Barcelona), organized by the Consorci de la Zona ...

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