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 ...
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...
Save-the-date: ESPO Conference 2025
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference, taking place on 8-9 May, hosted by the Port of Thessaloniki. ...
Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...
The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and European manufacturers?
In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU ...
ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks
The ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the ITF Presidency of Chile.
The ITF Annual ...
European Maritime Day 2025
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.
The ...
Webinar “Trade Wars: Perfect Storm for Companies”
Global trade is typically the domain of specialists. In recent months, however, news about global trade has dominated the mainstream media.
Despite this, it remains difficult for EU exporters to ...