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

AUTOSUP webinar on EU policy fostering multimodal freight transport

Apr 28, 2025 01:00 pm

AUTOSUP  is a European-funded project defining the transition path for transforming SC nodes such as ports and intermodal hubs into seamlessly operating multimodal automatic freight transport platforms.

In AUTOSUP, the ...

Save-the-date: ESPO Conference 2025

May 08, 2025 12:00 am

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference, taking place on 8-9 May, hosted by the Port of Thessaloniki. ...

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

May 13, 2025 12:00 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 ...

The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and European manufacturers?

May 19, 2025 02:30 pm

In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU ...

ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks

May 21, 2025 12:00 am

The ITF 2025 Summit on  Transport Resilience to Global Shocks  will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the ITF Presidency of Chile.

The ITF Annual ...

European Maritime Day 2025

May 21, 2025 09:30 am

The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.

The ...

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