TRAN committee votes for the weights and dimensions directive
14 February 2024, the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism voted on the draft report Amending Council Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community...
ENTRANCE project’s results
8 February 2024, European Shippers Council and the wider ENTRANCE consortium met the European Commission for the final project review meeting.
The ENTRANCE project is a 3-year project supported by...
European Commission’s 2040 climate target
6 February 2024, the European Commission unveiled its ambitious 2040 climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This includes cutting industrial emissions by 85% and transport...
The impact of the Red Sea crisis on Dutch business
The Dutch Shippers' Council - evofenedex - surveyed its members on the impact of the Red Sea crisis on Dutch business. The study on the Red Sea crisis shows that...
CLECAT and ESC call on Policymakers to carefully reflect on unforeseen Consequences of the EU Customs Reform
Brussels, 29 January 2024, European associations representing the interests of cargo owners and shippers (European Shippers' Council) and Freight Forwarders and Customs Agents (CLECAT) are warning Members of the European...
EU and US on trade and technology cooperation
30 January 2024, the European Union and the United States held the fifth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Washington, D.C. The meeting allowed ministers to...
Over EUR 22 billion requested to enhance the Trans-European Transport network
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) received 408 applications requesting over EUR 22 billion co-funding from the Connecting Europe Facility by the call deadline of 30 January...
Commission proposes to modernise river information services in EU
29 January 2024, the European Commission adopted a new proposal to improve traffic management on the EU’s rivers and canals. The measure follows up on the action plan to shift...
European Research & Innovation Days 2025
The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European ...
Project Cargo Summit 2025: Beyond MPP!
The global project cargo industry is changing, volatility is increasing, causing a shift away from traditional multipurpose vessels (MPPs). Now the industry is turning to smart alternatives, from container carriers ...
Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the Danish NPPO are supporting the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the World Shipping Council (WSC) and Danish Shipping in ...
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025: Digital Cooperation and Collaborative Planning in Multimodal Supply Chain Operations Based on UN/CEFACT Standards will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 8th-10th of October 2025. ...
Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025
Discover the largest event in the transport and logistics industry, featuring 300 exhibitors, 75 speakers, and 3 days of seminars. Experience innovative pavilions, demo zones, and networking opportunities. Explore the ...
Military Mobility: Operational Challenges and Readiness
The European Logistics Platform (ELP) is delighted to invite you to a debate
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
08:00 - 09:30
at the Members’ Salon of the European Parliament
Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels ...