ESC Newsletter – 15 January 2025

Preface

Here is the next edition of our bi-weekly newsletter, containing a selection of the most relevant news and events in the field of transport & logistics from the shippers' perspective.

Latest news

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SURVEY on challenges facing rail and intermodal transport

Shippers are encouraged to respond to the ALICE survey regarding challenges facing rail and intermodal transport.

The survey is looking at challenges such as punctuality, transit time, and the importance...

The CJEU judgment and the ‘return of vehicles’ provision in the Mobility Package

On 4 October 2024 the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down its judgment in Joined Cases C-541/20 to C-555/20, Lithuania and Others v Parliament and Council, which...

Enhancing competitiveness in rail freight and intermodal solutions to support logistics decarbonisation and European competitiveness

In the dynamic world of logistics and transport, finding sustainable and efficient solutions is paramount. Transport capacity has been highlighted as a key challenge hampering competitiveness and growth in regions...

Joint pledge to prioritise professional drivers and their wellbeing

ESC together with ESPORG and other leading public and private partners - ECG, UETR, TVM, Dekra, Truckerslife, ESTA, EPDA, BTB ABVV, UICR, Spanish Shippers Council, TVM, Andamur, mowiz TRUCK, Prima...

Interim Agreement on trade between the EU and Chile enters into force on 1 February 2025

The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) will enter into force on 1 February 2025, replacing the previous EU-Chile Association Agreement.

The ITA introduces a simpler approach to establishing preferential origin....

Upcoming events

Smart Freight Week 2025

Mar 18, 2025 12:00 am

Smart Freight Week  is an annual flagship event dedicated to advancing global freight decarbonization through industry-wide collaboration. Following the success of previous editions, Smart Freight Week 2025 will take place ...

European Shipping Summit 2025

Mar 19, 2025 12:00 am

The European Shipping Summit 2025 will take place on the 19-20 March 2025 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels. This two-day event promises to be an exciting ...

EU Customs Reform: Industry Challenges and Solutions

Mar 26, 2025 04:00 pm

Members from across the European Parliament, Permanent Representatives, the European Commission and stakeholders will join to listen to testimonies and experiences from European businesses and logistics service providers on their ...

ALICE Brokerage Event

Apr 02, 2025 12:00 am

The ALICE Brokerage Event 2025 will take place on 2–3 April 2025 at the Tangla Hotel, Brussels. This annual in-person event is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing ...

RailFreight Summit 2025

Apr 08, 2025 12:00 am

RailFreight Summit ‘25 is coming back to Poland on 8-9 April 2025 for its 8th edition, this time in Gdańsk, with a spotlight on how ports and railways can work ...

Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?

Apr 10, 2025 06:00 pm

The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...

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