ESC Newsletter – 15 January 2024

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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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

Multimodal 2026. UK Logistics Exhibition

Jun 30, 2026 12:00 am

Multimodal is the UK’s leading logistics event. It is the industry's meeting place where cargo owners and shippers network, find ways to improve their supply chains and discover innovative ideas ...

NECTAR Conference: Planning for Urban Mobility Transitions in Times of Uncertainty

Jul 13, 2026 12:00 am

In a world increasingly shaped by crises including climate emergency, energy scarcity, geopolitical instability, digital disruption, and public discontent. The role of urban mobility planning is under unprecedented pressure to ...

European Transport Conference 2026

Sep 09, 2026 12:00 am

Join Europe's leading annual transport conference and connect with more than 500 researchers, policymakers, consultants and transport professionals from over 30 countries.

Whether you're looking to explore the latest research, ...

Port of the Future Week

Sep 15, 2026 12:00 am

Port of the Future Week brings together three days of groundbreaking innovations in autonomous and sustainable technology in port environments, featuring live demos, showcases, expert insights, and international collaboration. From ...

InnoTrans 2026

Sep 22, 2026 12:00 am

International Trade Faire for Transport Technology will take place in Berlin on 22-25 September 2026.

Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and ...

Connecting Europe Days

Sep 28, 2026 12:00 am

Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a competitive, resilient, ...

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