ESC Newsletter – 15 December 2023

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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How to increase container shipment visibility in today’s complicated supply chains

Adequate visibility into container shipments remains a pressing concern for many shippers. This lack of transparency has far-reaching consequences, leading to supply chain inefficiencies and inflated costs.

The causes of...

COP28 delivers historic consensus in Dubai

On 13 December 2023 , COP28 concluded with a historic agreement by 198 Parties to deliver a new era of climate action. The Parties agreed a landmark text named the...

Call for applications for new DTLF members

On 13 December 2023 , the EU Commission is calling for applications with a view to selecting members for the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF) other than Member States'...

Transport Ministers discuss reforms within Western Balkans

On 12 December 2023 , transport ministers from the Western Balkans, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, as well as the European Commission, gathered at the annual Ministerial Council Meeting of the ...

Cefic proposes 5 steps for a customs framework

The  European Chemical Industry Council ( Cefic ) has published a position paper on the revision of the Union Customs Code. In a bid to align the European customs system with...

New customs rules for UK imports fast approaching. Get ready

31 January 2024, the first measures of the Border Target Operating Model will take effect in the United Kingdom. A phytosanitary or veterinary certificate will then be required for a...

UNECE and partners highlight need to decarbonise inland transport and how UN tools and legal instruments can help

6 December 2023, sustainable low carbon mobility was at the centre of debates at the event organised at COP28’s SDG Pavilion by UNECE, UNESCAP and UN DESA.

The global transport...

Electronic freight transport information: EC invites stakeholders to provide feedback on its delegated act

The EC delegated act incorporates references to national law and regulatory information in accordance with the eFTI Regulation (Article 2) and establishes the corresponding common eFTI data set and data...

Upcoming events

Logistics for Europe 2024: Rethinking Supply Chains

Nov 19, 2024 02:00 pm

In the face of rapidly evolving global markets and increasing international competition, the European Union must rethink its supply chain strategies to enhance competitiveness and drive future growth. Technological advancements ...

The 17th European Customs Conference

Nov 20, 2024 12:00 am

The 17th European Customs Conference will take place in Marseille on 20-21 November 2024 . Since 1991, the European Customs Conference organised by ODASCE has provided a platform for businesses and ...

European Silk Road Summit 2024

Nov 27, 2024 12:00 am

At the European Silk Road Summit 2024 we will focus on the position of Central Europe. Below you will find the preliminary programme.

27 November

13.30 – 18.00 Site Tour ...

Logistics & Automation 2024

Nov 27, 2024 12:00 am

As every year, we seek to surpass ourselves, and this could be the main reason why you should visit this 13th edition of L&A, which this year brings with it, ...

EP INTA public hearing on trade and the Draghi report

Dec 03, 2024 02:30 pm

On Tuesday, 3 December 2024, between 14:30 and 16:30, INTA will organise a public hearing on “The Draghi report: competitiveness and economic security from a trade angle”. Speakers from the ...

Industrial electrification – Ready to power Europe’s green industrial future?

Jan 30, 2025 04:30 pm

As we approach the first anniversary of the landmark Antwerp Declaration’s ambitious goal-setting for European industrial competitiveness and the green transition, the challenge of industrial electrification remains at the heart ...

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