30 January: ESC webinar on Revision of Weights and Dimensions
In the wake of the revised Weights and Dimensions Directive released on 11 July 2023 as part of the Green Freight Package, European Shippers’ Council is hosting a webinar to...
ETS Maritime: serious risk of carbon leakage and business leakage at the expense of EU ports
The European Shippers' Council together with other associations representing EU terminal operators, tugowners, maritime pilots, agents, and freight forwarders (FEPORT, ETA, EMPA, ECASBA, and CLECAT) support the spirit of the...
Belgian Presidency Programme
The Belgian presidency programme sets out the priorities and main directions of the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU. The Belgian term takes place from the 1st of...
Proposed legislation regarding Weights and Dimensions, Combined Transport, and Rail Freight Transport
The European Commission has proposed amendments to the Weights and Dimensions legislation, including provisions that would allow cross-border operations with European Modular System (EMS) vehicles and the use of longer...
Ports as part of TEN-T network
On 18 December, Parliament and Council reached a deal on the review of the TEN-T Regulation, setting the requirements for all transport nodes and modes being part of the TEN-T...
Red Sea: attacks against international shipping
The European Shippers Council calls for an end to violence, namely in the Red Sea where Houthi militants have attacked and hijacked international crews and vessels. Such attacks have serious...
How can we protect our critical (port) infrastructure to enable safe logistics and trade?
Save the date for the second AUTOSUP project webinar "How can we protect our critical (port) infrastructure to enable safe logistics and trade?"
For the programme and registration, please see ...
Research & Innovation for a competitive green transition
Taking place as a satellite event of the European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days 2025, the conference "R&I for a Competitive Green Transition" will showcase tangible solutions for Europe’s green ...
Building a sustainable and competitive battery raw materials industry in Europe – How can it be achieved?
In its 2019 Green Deal, the EU emphasised the importance of domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production to achieve the energy transition while fostering a competitive and sustainable battery value ...
Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?
Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy.
The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption ...
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 ...