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

ESC webinar: Developments in the Maritime Sector, Emission Trading System, and the ‘Suez Crisis’

Feb 23, 2024 10:00 am

The ESC webinar deals with two topics. The first one is the ‘Suez Crisis’ and possible solutions. ESC is concerned about the Houti attacks and emphasizes the detrimental impact on ...

DG MOVE – Preparing for FuelEU Maritime: Deep Dive Together with the European Commission

Feb 27, 2024 10:00 am

An insightful webinar on the upcoming FuelEU Maritime Regulation : learn everything you need to know about the new requirements.

The event proposes the participants to dive into the world ...

MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition

Feb 28, 2024 12:00 am

The  MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2024  is the leading event for sustainable urban mobility solutions in the MENA region, taking place in Dubai from  28 February to 1 March 2024 ...

IATA World Cargo Symposium 2024

Mar 12, 2024 12:00 am

The World Cargo Symposium (WCS)  is the largest and most prestigious annual event. The 2023 edition brought  1250 delegates  to Istanbul, Türkiye.

The WCS 2024 will continue offering plenary sessions, ...

Autonomy Mobility World Expo 2024

Mar 20, 2024 12:00 am

AUTONOMY MOBILITY WORLD EXPO (AMWE) is the world’s largest annual gathering of corporations, companies and startups, international policymakers, institutions and NGOs, focused on sustainable urban mobility solutions welcoming 250+ exhibitors, ...

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