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
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...
Upcoming events
Webinar. EU, UK, and EFTA road freight: market forces, performance and 2031 forecast
Join the IRU 45-minute webinar to explore the latest road freight performance from the EU, the UK and EFTA countries, IRU’s 2031 forecast, and the key insights needed to anticipate ...
ESPORG Webinar: Financing Opportunities in Safe and Secure Parking Areas
Join ESPORG for a practical public webinar exploring how to build financially sound safe and secure parking projects. Led by Frédéric Maas and featuring contributions from experienced professionals in the ...
ESPO Conference – Gdańsk
On 7 and 8 May, the European Sea Ports Organisation is holding its Annual Conference in Gdańsk. Under the central theme “Competitiveness as a driver of resilience”, the ESPO Conference ...
Transport Research Arena Conference
Transport Research Arena (TRA) is co-organised by the European Commission and is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility. It is the ...
SIL Barcelona 2026
SIL -the leading international trade fair for logistics, transport, intralogistics, and supply chain
The Salón Internacional de la Logística de Barcelona (SIL Barcelona), organized by the Consorci de la Zona ...
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