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

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, ...

Connecting Europe Days 2024

Apr 02, 2024 12:00 am

Connecting Europe Days 2024 , Europe’s mobility flagship event, will take place on 2-5 April  at  the Square  in  Brussels, Belgium.

Connecting Europe Days  will bring together politicians, financial institutions, ...

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